The Food Theory

The health benefits of sprouts make up quite an impressive list, and they include the ability to improve the digestive process, boost the metabolism, increase enzymatic activity throughout the body, prevent anemia, help with weight loss, lower cholesterol, reduce blood pressure, prevent neural tube defects in infants, protect against cancer, boost skin health, improve vision, support the immune system, and increase usable energy reserves. All of the nutritional and medicinal benefits of sprouts are derived from their impressive vitamin, mineral, and organic compounds content. Sprouts contain a significant amount of protein and dietary fiber, as well as vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, and riboflavin. In terms of minerals, sprouts contain manganese, copper, zinc, magnesium, iron, and calcium. Many of these component nutrients increase dramatically as the sprout continues to develop. Along with all of those components, sprouts are also a rich source of enzymes that are essential for h

Mirchi Vada (chili cutlet) also known as Mirchi Bhaje, Mirchi Bhajia is a spicy Indian snack consisting of chili (Mirchi) and potato stuffing, served hot with tomato sauce or occasionally with mint and tamarind chutney. Ingredients for stuffing Boiled potatoes (mashed) chopped onions chaat masala green chilies cumin seed turmeric powder saunf red chili powder dried mango powder salt oil/butter for vada 5-8 large green peppers/ badi hari mirch 1 cup besan red chili powder cumin seeds ajwain / celery salt Directions Take oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, green chilies and onions(finely chopped). fry till golden pink. Add saunf , turmeric powder, red chili powder and mashed potatoes. Mix well. Later add salt and dried mango powder. Wash and wipe the peppers, slit lenghtwise and de-seed it. Fill the potato stuffing. Mix the besan with salt and enough amount of water and all the spices (listed below vada) . Heat the oil and check

Kachori is a spicy snack from the Indian subcontinent; popular in India.. Ingredients Required : Urad dal 2 cup Green chilies ginger garlic paste heeng / asafoetida saunf cumin seeds red chili powder chaat masala wheat flour oil Directions Wash and soak the urad dal for overnight . Drain and Grind coarsely. Take a pan and add 3 tbsp oil. Add heeng, cuminseeds, green chilies (chopped), saunf and urad dal mixture. Stir well (the mixture will be sticky ) Add salt to taste and mix again. When the mixture starts to become pink, take off the heat. knead the floor (wheat) with 3 tbsp of oil and water to make a stiff dough. Keep aside for 10 minutes. Make a small ball of the dough, flatten slightly and add the stuffing(1 tbsp). Shape into a ball and roll it. Heat oil and fry the kachori till crisp and golden. Serve hot with aaloo sabji / pickle / chutney !!

The chaat variants are all based on fried dough, with various other ingredients. The original chaat is a mixture of potato pieces, crisp fried bread dahi vada or dahi bhalla, gram or chickpeas and tangy-salty spices, with sour home-made Indian chilly, fresh green coriander leaves and yogurt for garnish, but other popular variants included aloo tikkis or samosa (garnished with onion, coriander, hot spices and a dash of curd), bhel puri, dahi puri, panipuri, dahi vada, papri chaat, and sev puri. There are common elements among these variants including dahi, or yogurt; chopped onions and coriander; Sev (thin dried yellow salty noodles); and chaat masala, typically consisting of amchoor (dried mango powder), cumin, Kala Namak (rock salt), coriander, dried ginger, salt, black pepper, and red pepper. A simple and healthy snack ideal for school lunch box or after school snack is English chaat or commonly known as dry fruit chaat. Ingredients Required Cashew Nuts almonds raisins

Semolina or ‘suji’ is a coarsely ground grain often used while making pastas, porridge or upma. Semolina is also known for its great taste and lovely texture. It is light and one of the best dishes you could consume during the night. Semolina is also known for boosting energy. It is ideal for all those living an active lifestyle. It keeps your body charged throughout the day, helps you perform better and prevents the general sense of lethargy felt during afternoons mostly.  Ingredients Required : 1 Cup Rava 1/2 cup Dahi/ yogurt Eno (1 packet) Salt Oil Directions  Mix rava and curd along with salt. Add water as required to make the batter which is neither thick nor thin. Keep aside for 10-15 minutes. Heat water in a Steamer or Idli cooker or Microwave. Just before pouring batter in in idli moulds, add eno or baking soda. Grease oil on idli moulds and add batter. Place the idli moulds in cooker or Microwave and heat. (12 minutes in cooker and 5 minutes in micr

An Indian household cannot do without methi or fenugreek seeds and leaves. It is used in almost every Indian preparation be it dal , paratha or curry. From adding flavor to dishes and controlling diabetes to inducing labor, fenugreek seeds have had diverse benefits for your skin, hair, and health. Both methi seeds and leaves are generally available and broadly used in the Indian kitchens because of its amazing health benefits. It has minerals, fibre, iron, protein, vitamins (C and B), potassium, alkaloids and etc. It helps in treating the common digestive problems like loss of appetite, stomach upset, stomach inflammation or gastritis and etc. Its good for Kids and can be served with paratha, roti/naan and rice. Ingredients Required 200 gm paneer 2 onions (finely chopped) Tomato puree Methi leaves/ Fenugreek Boiled peas Ginger garlic paste Hari mirch / green chili (chopped) Tej Patta / Casia Malayi/ Cream Milk cashew nuts 2-3 cloves spices and salt Direction