Kaddu Halwa (Gourd Sweet)

Kaddu/Gourd is one of the major vegetable which is used in India. This vegetable can be prepared in a lot of different ways; one of the way is by making Halwa. It is very simple recipe and easy to prepare and this takes about 30-40 minutes in total. Do not forget to read the benefits.

Ingredients:

Ghee - 1/4 cup

Kaddu/Gourd (Grated) - 500 g

Milk - 250 ml

Sugar - 150 g

Khoya - 200 g

Cardamom Powder - 1 tsp

Chopped Dry Fruits (Almond, Cashew and Pistachio) -  10-12 pcs.

Pinch of Salt.

Method:

Step 1:

Heat Ghee in a heavy bottom pan.

Step 2:

Now add the grated Kaddu (Gourd) followed by all the other ingredients (except Cardamom Powder) all together and Cook on a medium flame until the Kaddu becomes light brown in color (Make sure all the ingredients are absorbed by Kaddu).

Step 3:

Finally add Cardamom powder when the Kaddu starts showing light brown color; Make sure to stir at regular intervals.

Step: 4

Serve hot with chopped dry fruits as toppings.

Benefits of Kaddu/Gourd:

Promotes weight loss

Helps digestion and treats constipation

Provides cooling effect

Treats urinary problems

Treats sleeping disorders

Replenishes loss of water content

Keeps the heart healthy

Reduces inflammation of liver.

Do share your experience how it tasted. Your valuable comments are appreciated.

Chef Hussain.

Bhindi Fry

Bhindi is considered as one of the healthiest food around the world. There are numerous benefits of Bhindi, but only some of them are mentioned below. The taste and health benefits go hand in hand unlike other healthy food which tastes odd with healthy functions. Do read the benefits and give it a try to this scrumptious recipe.

Ingredients:

Bhindi – 500gm

Onion – 1 medium sized (chopped)

Tomato – 1 medium sized (chopped)

Green Chilli – 1 medium sized (chopped)
Ginger Garlic Paste – 1 tbsp.
Turmeric – ½ tsp

Garam Masala powder – ½ tsp

Red chilli powder – 1 tsp

Coriander powder – 1 tsp

Lemon juice – 1 tbsp.

Chilli flakes – 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Fresh coriander leaves

Method:

Step 1:

Soak the Bhindi in water for around 5-10 minutes and then cut them as per your choice.

Step 2:

Take a pan and add 2 tbsp oil along with Bhindi and fry it for 5 minutes on medium flame, keep it aside when done for further use.

Step 3:

Now add 2 tbsp of oil into the pan along with Onion (chopped); fry the onion until sauté then add tomato and cook it for around 3 minutes on medium flame.

Step 4:

Finally, add the remaining ingredients along with salt into the pan and cook it for around 5 minutes and then add Bhindi and further cook it for 10 minutes on low flame.

Step 5:

Serve the Bhindi Fry with some coriander leaves and chilli flakes.

Benefits of Bhindi:

Alleviates Asthma

Lowers Cholesterol

Manages Diabetes

Boosts Immune System

Prevents Kidney Disease

Promotes Healthy Pregnancy.

Do share your experience how it tasted. Your valuable comments are appreciated.

Chef Hussain.