Brown Rice Halwa Recipe

Brown Rice is one of the nutritious grains. Brown Rice is healthier than White Rice as per nutritional fact. Brown Rice is a rich source of dietary fiber, helps weight loss, helps digestion, low in fat, control cholesterol levels, control blood sugar level. Brown Rice is low in calories and it is gluten free. Brown Rice contains some essential nutrients such as Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Proteins, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium and some essential fatty acids. 

Brown Rice is used to prepare many dishes such as, Biryani, Fried Rice, Plain Rice, Chapati, Laddu and Halwa etc.,. Here, in this recipe I'm going to show you how to cook Brown Rice Halwa. Do try once, you will fall in love with this recipe. So, let's see step by step this recipe.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: Indian
Course: Dessert 
Serves: 5-6
Author: Ayesha Md

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups of brown rice
1 1/2 cups of sugar
4 green cardamoms
2 cups of water (as required)
1/2 cup ghee
3 tbsp sesame seeds 
6 cashew nuts, finely chopped
6 almonds, thinly sliced
6 pistachios, thinly sliced 

Steps:

1) Wash Brown Rice 2-3 times and drain the excess water and spread the brown rice on a wet clean cloth or plate, for about 2-3 hours.
2) Check the moisture. If it is completely dry while handling, it is ready to use.
3) Heat thick bottom vessel, add dried rice and roast it, until rice change their colour and white patches appear on them, it will pop up and little puffy and brittle in texture. Turn off the flame.
4) Let it cool for some time, take a mixer jar and add roasted brown rice, sugar and green cardamoms, grind them to make a fine powder.
5) Take a kadhai and dry roasted sesame seeds. Set aside. Now, add almonds and pistachios dry roast them and set aside. 
6) Take a kadhai and heat ghee and add powdered rice mixture into the kadhai and saute for a few minutes.
7) Now add water, mix them well, and cover the lid, cook for 5-10 minutes on medium flame, till whole mixture becomes a mass and leaves the side of the pan. 
8) It will thicken. Add roasted sesame seeds, almonds and pistachios. Cook till ghee separates. Turn off the flame.
9)Transfer it into serving bowl and garnish with almonds and pistachios.
10) Yours Brown Rice Halwa is ready. Serve hot or warm. 

Sabudana/Sago Halwa

Sabudana is also known as Tapioca pearl or Sago. Sabudana/Sago contains a high amount of Carbohydrates and high calories. Sabudana/Sago is gluten free and improves digestion. It can provide an energy boost and increases weight gain. Sabudana/Sago is a rich source of calcium and promotes strong bones. Sabudana/Sago reduces blood pressure. In India, people eat Sabudana/Sago during a fast and it is mostly consumed during Navratri. A lot of recipes are made using Sabudana/Sago. The most famous among them is a Khichdi. So, I tried to prepare something different and I made Sabudana/Sago Halwa. The main Ingredients of this recipe are Sabudana/Sago, Sugar, Water, Milk powder, Ghee and Nuts. So, don't forget to try this recipe because it is a healthy option of Sabudana/Sago. We all love Halwa whether it is a Suji Halwa, Gajar Halwa, Atta Halwa, Bottle gourd Halwa (lauki) or Ragi Halwa etc., This recipe is a simple version of regular and healthy Halwa. Let's see the step by step method.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 2
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Author: Ayesha Md

Ingredients: 

1/2 cup Nylon Sabudana/Sago 
1 1/2 cup water
1/2 Sugar
2 Green Cardamoms
a pinch of food colour
2 tbsp milk powder
3-4 tbsp Ghee
4-6 Almonds
4-6 Cashew Nuts 

Method:

1) Wash Sabudana/Sago 2 -3 times, then take a vessel pot, add Sabudana/Sago and water, bring it to boil. 
2) Lower the flame and cook for 5 minutes or till Sabudana/Sago double in size. 
3) Now, add sugar, milk powder and a pinch of food colour, then again cook on high flame for 5-10 minutes.
4) Take a pan, and heat ghee, add green cardamom, almonds and cashew nuts and fry till they turn golden brown. 
5) Now, add these nuts along with ghee into Sabudana/Sago syrup mixture, mix well and allow to cook further for 5 minutes.
6) Keep stirring continuously and cook till the whole mixture becomes a mass and leaves the side of the pan.
7) It will thicken, cook till ghee separates.
8) Serve Sabudana/Sago Halwa hot or warm.  

Whole Wheat/Gehoon Salad

Whole Wheat/Gehoon is the most common cereal grain. Whole Wheat/Gehoon Salad is a vegetarian recipe and it is full of nutrients. 

The powerful health benefits of Whole Wheat/Gehoon are so many such as It helps boost energy, high in fiber, reduce the risk of your obesity, lower the risk of heart disease and support healthy digestion. 

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Serves: 5-6
Cuisine: Indian
Course: Sides
Author: Ayesha Md

Ingredients:

1 cup Whole Wheat
salt as per taste
1/2 tsp black pepper powder
2 tbsp olive oil  
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 medium size tomato, finely chopped
1 medium size onion,  finely chopped
2 green chillies, finely chopped
1/2 cup capsicum, finely chopped
1 cup coriander leaves, finely chopped
1 cup pomegranate seeds for garnishing
1 cucumber, finely chopped

Methods: 

1) Wash 2-3 times Whole Wheat and soak in enough water for at least 6-8 hours or overnight. As shown in the picture.

2) Now, take a pressure cooker and add soaked Whole Wheat and salt, bring it to a boil and cover the lid and pressure cooked it for 5-10 minutes or till tender.
3) After 10 minutes, remove the lid of the pressure cooker and drain the excess water. Set aside. As shown in the picture.

4) Take a large bowl, add cooked Whole Wheat, salt, oil, green chillies, black pepper powder, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, green chiilies, lemon juice, coriander leaves and capsicum. As shown in the picture.

5) Mix everything well for a few minutes, transfer it into a serving and garnish with pomegranate. As shown in the picture.

6) Yours delicious Whole Wheat/Gehoon Salad is ready. Serve warm or chilled. As shown in the picture.

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Sabudana/Sago Raita

Sabudana is also known as Tapioca pearl or Sago. Sabudana/Sago contains a high amount of Carbohydrates and high calories. Sabudana/Sago is gluten free and improves digestion. It can provide an energy boost and increases weight gain. Sabudana/Sago is a rich source of calcium and promotes strong bones. Sabudana/Sago reduces blood pressure. 

Sabudana/Sago, as we all know about Sabudana/Sago benefits. Sabudana/Sago is a pearl on the earth that gives us a lot of nutrients and Sabudana/Sago Raita is one of the most delicious and healthy recipes for Vrat (fast), one can't resist to have this on his/her plate. This Sabudana/Sago Raita is very easy to prepare and at the same time it is very healthy. All you need is Sabudana/Sago, Curd, Salt, Sugar and Spices. So, let's see step by step Sabudana/Sago Raita recipe. I'm sure you, your friends and your family will love to eat. 

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: Indian
Course: Side Dish
 Serves: 4-5
Author: Ayesha Md

Ingredients: 

1 cup Sabudana/Sago
1 cup fresh yogurt (beaten)
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt or as per taste
1/4 tsp black pepper powder
1 tsp roasted cumin powder 
1-2 tbsp Pomegranate seeds for garnishing 
1/4 tsp red chilli powder for garnishing

Methods:

1) Wash Sabudana/Sago 2-3 times and soak for at least 2-4 hours or overnight, strain the excess water and then blanch it for 2 minutes. As shown in the picture.

2) Take a large bowl, add beaten yogurt, sabudana/sago, sugar, salt, cumin powder and black pepper powder and mix them well. As shown in the picture.

3) Transfer this Sabudana/Sago Raita into a serving bowl and garnish with pomegranate and red chilli powder. As shown in the picture.

4) Yours delicious Sabudana/Sago Raita is ready. As shown in the picture.

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Whole Wheat Tawa Naan Without Yeast

Naan is a flatbread that is very popular in India. However, Naan is often prepared using all purpose flour, but in this recipe I have added whole wheat flour and all purpose flour in proportion of 1:2, adding whole wheat flour is a healthy option here, but you can skip this and can make your Naan by using all purpose flour.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hr
Cuisine: Indian
Course: Main
Serves: 3-4
Author: Ayesha Md

Ingredients: 

1 cup whole wheat flour
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder, double action
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tbsp salt (as per taste)
1 cup fresh yogurt 
2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp of ghee + 1 tbsp for greasing
3/4 cup of lukewarm water + water for greasing the Naan

Instructions:

1) Take an empty bowl, then add whole wheat flour, salt, all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, yogurt and ghee, mix them well.
2) Take an another bowl, dissolve sugar in lukewarm water. Let it sugar dissolve completely.
3) Now, mix this mixture and mix well and knead it for 2-3 minutes or till it becomes a soft dough. Cover it with cling drape and let it rise 4-6 hours.
4) Now your dough has risen, knead for a few minutes. Divide it into 6-8 small size balls.
5) With the help of rolling pin, flatten each ball into round Chapati, but keep in mind that the size of the naan should not be too thin nor thick. 
6) Now, with a help of brush, grease your naan over water, make sure your naan is well coated with water and this helps naan to stick on tawa.
7) Now, heat your tawa and make sure that your tawa is not a non sticky one, and then place your water greased side naan down to tawa and gently press it. 
8) On low heat, cook for 3-5 minutes or until it starts bubbling on top, then flip the tawa upside down and cook naan directly on the flame for a few minutes, till they turn golden brown and well cook from all sides.
9) Gently, scrape the naan from the bottom and remove. Set side. Repeat this process for the rest of the naan.
10) Yours delicious Whole Wheat Tawa Naan Without Yeast is ready. Serve with Chicken Korma, Kofta or any type of gravy. As shown in the picture.

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Sabudana/Sago Chivda

Sabudana is also known as Tapioca pearl or Sago. Sabudana/Sago contains a high amount of Carbohydrates and high calories. Sabudana/Sago is gluten free and improves digestion. It can provide an energy boost and increases weight gain. Sabudana/Sago is a rich source of calcium and promotes strong bones. Sabudana/Sago reduces blood pressure. 

Chivda (Namkeen) is an Indian snack which consists of a variable mixture of spicy dried ingredients such as fried lentils, peanuts, cashew nuts, almonds, flaked rice, chickpea flour (sev), curry leaves, fried onion, corn flakes, peas, and vegetable oil mix with a blend of spices and salt that is widely consumed as a snacks in India. In India, people eat Sabudana/Sago during a fast and it is mostly consumed during Navratri. A lot of recipes are made using Sabudana/Sago. The most famous among them is a Khichdi. So, I tried to prepare something different and I made Sabudana/Sago Chivda. The main ingredients of this recipe are Nylon Sabudana/Sago, Poha (Flattened rice), Puffed rice, Cashew nuts, Curry leaves, Oil, Salt and Spices. However, Sabudana/Sago Chivda is not a healthy recipe. But, friends try once and you will fall in love with this yummy, delicious and amazing taste of Sabudana/Sago Chivda. 

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 6-8
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Indian
Author: Ayesha Md

Ingredients: 

1 cup Nylon Sabudana/Sago
1 cup Poha (Flattened Rice)
1 cup Murmura (Puffed Rice)
8-10 Cashew nuts
2-3 tbsp cooking oil
Salt as per taste
1-2 tbsp red chilli powder (As per taste)
10 Curry leaves
1 tsp black pepper powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp chat masala
Oil for frying
1-2 tsp sugar 

Methods:

1) Take a large Kadhai/Vessel pot, heat enough oil, add 2 tbsp of Sabudana/Sago at a time into the oil and wait till they start puffing up. With the help of slotted spoon, keep stirring, so that they are fried evenly. As shown in the picture.

2) Even they look crispy outside but it will be hard from inside. To check that they are completely done from inside, you have to bite a few pearls. If you feel that they are not cooked from inside, then continue to fry a few more minutes. Once done, remove from the oil and drain the fried Sabudana/Sago pearls on a kitchen towel. Repeat it in the same way for the rest of the Sabudana/Sago pearls. As shown in the picture.

3) In the same oil, add 3-4 tbsp of Poha (Flattened Rice) into the oil, once they puff up remove them from the oil with the help of a slotted spoon. Repeat it for the rest of the Poha (Flattened Rice). As shown in the picture.

4) Now, In the same oil, add cashew nuts and fry till they turn golden brown. Set aside. As shown in the picture.

5) Now, take a large vessel pot, heat 2 tbsp of oil, add curry leaves and saute for 15 seconds, then add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt, chat masala and black pepper powder cook for 2 second. As shown in the picture.

6) Then, add fried Sabudana/Sago pearls, fried Poha (Flattened Rice) and Murmura (Puffed Rice) and Cashew nuts mix them well so that salt and other spices are evenly mixed. Cook for about 5-8 minutes on a very low flame. As shown in the picture. 

7) Add 2 tsp of sugar into the mixture and mix them well. Allow  the mixture to cool down at room temperature. 
8) Once cool down, store it in an airtight container. And use when required.
9) Yours delicious homemade Sabudana/Sago Chivda is ready. Serve as a snack with a cup of tea. As shown in the picture.

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Pani Puri or Golgappa

Pani Puri or Golgappa is one of the most common street foods in Indian subcontinent. Pani Puri consists of a round or ball shaped, hollow puri (a deep-fried crisp flatbread), filled with a mixture of flavored water (known as imli pani), tamarind chutney, chili powder, chat masala, potato mash, onion or chickpeas. Some source may be taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panipuri.

Prep Time: 1 hr
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Serves: 2-3
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Indian
Author: Ayesha Md

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup Semolina/Suji 
3 tbsp all purpose flour/maida
salt as per taste
3 tsp cooking oil 
a pinch of baking soda
Oil for frying
water as required for kneading the dough

Methods:

1) Take a large bowl, add Semolina, all purpose flour, salt, baking soda and oil, crumble and mix well then add water slowly as required and knead into a stiff dough. Cover the dough and rest for at least 15 minutes.
2) Now, divide the dough into 3 equal size and sprinkle some flour on rolling pin and roll it with the help of rolling pin to make 1 inch thick Chapati. With the help of round cookie cutter, cut out into a round or ball shape puri. Set aside.
3) Repeat this process to the rest of the dough.
4) Now, take a non-stick pan and heat enough oil. Now place them one by one into the oil. And fry them on low flame for 2 minutes, then on medium flame for another 5 minutes. 
5) You will see that the puris are puffed up. Turning occasionally till they turn light golden. Remove them from the oil and drain in a kitchen paper. 
6) Once it gets cool down. Store it in an airtight container. 
7) Yours Pani Puri or Golgappa is ready to serve.
8) For assembling, take one Puri or Golgappa at a time, pop the top of the Puri or Golgappa with the help of your thumb, now add chickpeas, potatoes, Imli chutney (tamarind chutney), yogurt and some theekha pani and serve. As shown in the picture.

Note:

1) Oil should be enough hot while frying Puri or Golgappa, otherwise it will not crisp. 
2) Only a small batch of Puri or Golgappa should be fried at a time. 

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Eggless Semolina Chocolate Cake Without Oven

We all love Chocolate Cake and this Eggless Semolina Chocolate Cake is a super soft and super fluffy dessert or snack that is fit for any occasion and you don't have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen because it is cooked in no time with minimal ingredients. All you need is Semolina, Cocoa powder, Sugar, Oil, Milk, Baking powder and Curd. I have been a great fan of Chocolate Cake and this Eggless Semolina Chocolate Cake is one of my favourite cakes. This is a pure vegetarian recipe. 

Semolina is a good source of iron and magnesium. Semolina is high in protein and fiber and it is also high in B Vitamins like thiamine and folate. Semolina helps in weight loss and may support heart health and digestion. Let's try this simple and healthy Eggless Semolina Chocolate Cake Without Oven. You will surely fall in love with this recipe. 

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Serves: 5-6 
Cuisine: Indian
Course: Snack
Author: Ayesha Md

Ingredients: 

1 cup Semolina 
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cooking oil
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup yogurt 
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp butter for greasing the pan
1 tbsp all purpose flour for dusting

Methods:

1) Take a pan, grease all over the pan with 1 tbsp of butter and add 1 tbsp of all purpose flour or maida into the cake pan and spread the flour all over the pan by rotating the pan. Remove the excess flour from the pan.

2) Take a blender, add semolina and sugar and grind them to make a fine powder. As shown in the picture.

3) Then, add yogurt, 1/4 cup of milk, oil and cocoa powder blend them to make a lump free batter. As shown in the picture.

4) Pour this batter into a bowl. And rest this batter for at least 20-30 minutes. Let semolina be completely soaked. As shown in the picture.

5) After 30 minutes you can see the cake batter becomes thick, add 1/4 cup of milk and mix well. As shown in the picture.

6) Add baking powder and baking soda and mix the batter well with the help of a hand whisk. The batter should be of pouring consistency. As shown in the picture.

7) Pour this mixture into a greased cake pan, tap well to remove bubbles. As shown in the picture.

8) Take a heavy bottom pan, put a steel stand set in the middle, cover the lid and preheat for 5-10 minutes, on medium heat, put the cake pan on stand, cover with the lid. As shown in the picture.

9) Cook 5 minutes on medium flame, then after 5 minutes, turn the flame on low heat, cook on low heat for about 50-60 minutes. 
10) Once the cake is cooked. Insert a toothpick, if it comes out clean. It is done perfectly. As shown in the picture.

11) Take it out the cake from the pan. And demold it. Place the demolded cake on a wired rack and let it cool completely.
12) Yours Eggless Semolina Chocolate Cake Without oven is ready to serve. Serve hot or chilled. As shown in the picture.

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