Sweet corn chaat

Sweet corn chaat is a tasty and delicious snack that can be prepared in a jiffy. It is easy to make, requires very less ingredients and is nutritious too.

Ingredients :

1. Sweet corn - 2 cups
2. Salt  - to taste
3. Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
4. Turmeric powder  - 1/2 tsp
5. Chaat masala powder  - 1 tsp
6. Amchur powder - 1/2 tsp
7. Onions - 1 medium chopped
8. Coriander - 1 bunch finely chopped
9. Cucumber - 1 sliced
10. Fresh lemon juice  - as desired
11. Oil -  1/2 tbsp

Method :

1. Wash and pressure cook corn with a little salt till soft and tender.
2. Heat oil in a wok and add the cooked corns, cook for about 2-3 minutes.
3. Then add salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, chaat masala powder, amchur powder and saute for a few seconds.
4. Remove from heat and squeeze in some lemon juice.
5. Transfer into serving bowls and garnish with chopped coriander, onions and sliced cucumber.
6. Corn chaat is ready to be served.
7. Enjoy hot.

                          

                 

                                    Enjoy and Good luck :)

 

Luv, 

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What is with my cuppa and Nupur's page
Winter Food - 30 Min Challenge @ - Sizzling Tastebuds 

Coconut cake with simple cream frosting

 

                           Before                                                                   After

 

Ingredients :

1. All-purpose flour/maida - 1 cup
2. Coconut  - 1 cup grated
3. Butter - 1/2 cup
4. Baking powder - 1 tsp
5. Eggs - 2      {egg substitute : 1/4 cup condensed milk}
6. Sugar - 3/4 cup
7. Milk - 1 tbsp
8. Vanilla extract - 1/2 tsp
9. Salt - a pinch 
10. Raisins - 1/4 cup
11. Yellow food color

Method :

1. Pre-heat the oven to 350F/180C.
2. Cream the butter and sugar together until soft and the sugar has blended well. 
3. Add the eggs, one at a time and beat until well combined.
4. Add the grated coconut and raisins,  mix well.
5. Now add the vanilla extract , pinch of salt and mix .
6. Then carefully fold in the flour along with baking powder into the coconut mixture.
7. Pour the mixture into a greased tin.
8. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 
9. Cool the cake in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn the cake out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Simple cream frosting:

1. In a large bowl, whip cream until light and fluffy. 
2. Beat in vanilla essence, icing sugar and yellow food color until peaks form. 
3. Keep the frosting in the freezer for about an hour before using.
4. Spread the cream over the cake from the center and cover the sides.
5. Decorate it with sliced apples and bananas.
6. Sprinkle some crushed pistachios and Ta da! Your cake is ready.  

           

                      Enjoy and Good luck : )

Luv,

 

 

Pumpkin Smoothie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Pumpkin Health benefits :

Pumpkins are a storehouse of vitamins, mineral and other healthy nutrients. Whether it is the pulp or the seeds, pumpkins are great for your health and can offer some incredible benefits.

1. Pumpkins Aid Weight Loss.
2. Pumpkin Seeds Can Help Your Heart.
3. Pumpkins May Reduce Cancer Risk.
4. Pumpkins are great for your Skin, the high amount of Vitamin A, C and E as well as Zinc present in pumpkin, make it a great choice for those who want a healthy and glowing skin
5. Pumpkin Seeds Can Boost Your Mood.
6. Pumpkins Can Boost Your Immune System .
7. Pumpkins have been known to provide relief from inflammation quickly, without the harmful side-effects of anti-inflammatory medicines.
8. Pumpkin seeds stimulates the kidneys and prevents the formation of calcium oxalate stones.
9. Pumpkins are natural diuretics. These help in flushing out the toxins and unwanted waste material from the body, leaving you refreshed and healthy.

 Pumpkin Smoothie :

Enjoy this healthy and delicious drink which is super quick and easy to make.

 
 

 Ingredients :

1. Pumpkin - 1 small, chopped up into chunks
2. Sugar - as needed
3. Milk -  2 cups
4. Salt - a pinch

Method :

1. Take a  pumpkin, cut it into half and scoop out the seeds.
2. Peel it off and cut into small chunks.
3. Put the pumpkin chunks into a juicer, add sugar, pinch of salt, milk and blend.
4. Pour the juice into glasses and add some ice cubes and enjoy.

                    Enjoy and Good luck :) 

Luv,

 

Linking to : Veena's Healthy diet-Filling smoothies and shakes & Priya's Page.

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