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sprouted moong chaat
by Lavleen Kaur

Sprouted green moong chaat

We usually associate chaat with unhealthy fried foods or ones that have been cooked using loads of oil. Moong Sprouts chaat is a healthy variation which has all the flavour and none of the unhealthy calories. Sprouts provide plenty of protein, vitamin c and iron to your diet. Ingredients 1 cup - moong (whole) one - large Potato 1 - large Tomato one - large Onion 4 - Green chillies 1 - Lemon 1- Cucumber salt to taste 1/2 tsp - chilli powder half tsp - pepper 1/2 tsp - kala namak half tsp - Jeera pd. 1 bunch Dhania Chaat preparation Wash and soak the moong overnight. Remove water and put the soaked moong in a shallow container. Cover it and leave for 24 hrs in winter and 10-12 hours in summer. Boil and cut potatoes into small…...
World Breastfeeding Week
by Lavleen Kaur

World Breastfeeding Week Aug 1-7

On the World breastfeeding week 1 Aug- 7, I would like to wish all the lactating mother's a very happy breastfeeding week. Being a lactating mom of an 8 month old son, I would love to share that - When you choose to breastfeed, you make an investment in your baby’s future. Every woman’s journey to motherhood is different, but one of the first decisions a new mom makes is how to feed her child. Breastfeeding allows you to make the food that is perfect for your baby. Your milk gives your baby the healthy start that will last a lifetime. In addition to containing all the vitamins and nutrients your baby needs in the first six months of life, breast milk is packed with disease-fighting substances that protect your…...
Favorite lunch
by Lavleen Kaur

Sunday afternoon favorite lunch karhi chawal

So its Sunday afternoon. You are lying on the couch with your favorite tab and surfing the internet. As the clock hits 2pm, your hunger starts to develop and you need something different to change to satisfy your taste buds. Instead of getting up, you call your mum or whoever in the house is your lovable master-chef and place your order. "I am fed up of everyday Dals and Sabjis...how about a Punjabi Karhi?" Ummm...yes! Well we Punjabis are different and our special lunch does not go far from rajma chawal, karhi chawal or cholle chaawal :) Ok, so whats cooking? My lovable sis is preparing karhi chawal and the smell from the pressure cooker downstairs has already reached my lounge upstairs. Now lets bust some of the myths. Is…...
Jamun
by Lavleen Kaur

Jamun: Incredible health benefits

With the onset of rains, come the much loved jamuns. If it is around 10 a.m.in the morning and you hear the melodious voice of a street hawker chanting "jamunooyeeeeooooooo.......jaaamuuuuuun lelooooo.....go out and buy some even if he refuses to negotiate :) Trust me, Jamun (also called Blackberry/Black plum), the fruit with a sharp sweet and sour taste which turns our tongue purple is loaded with nutrients and has many health benefits which most of us are probably unaware of. 1. Good for diabetics Undoubtedly jamun is one of the best fruits for diabetic patients. Jamun seeds (dried and powdered) contain a glucose called jamboline, which has the ability to control the conversion of starch into sugar. It is also helps in reducing the quantity of sugar in urine. A…...
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