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5 Yummy Winter Pitha Recipes for Diabetics
Pitha is not only a traditional food item in Bangladesh; but also a part of the life and culture of Bengalis. Especially, the rural people of Bangladesh maintain the tradition of baking various kinds of pithas. Most pithas are seasonal and usually prepared in the winter months as the required ingredients are widely available this part of the year. However, those who are suffering from diabetes cannot eat pithas prepared with sugar or molasses (gur). We are here with 5 winter pitha recipes for diabetics.
Recipes of 5 Winter Pithas for Diabetic People
Kheer Patishapta
Patishapta is a thin crepe-type pitha that is very special to the Bengalis. This pitha is always heated but it is more special in the winter because of its ingredients.
Ingredients
For the batter
1 cup rice flour, 1/4 all-purpose flour, 1 cup liquid milk
For the stuffing
2-liter milk, 2 tbsp rice flour, Chopped dried nuts, pista, almonds, walnut, and raisins
Method
First, prepare a thin batter with the batter ingredients. Make sure the batter won't be too runny or too thin. The batter needs to be free-flowing. When the batter preparation is done, cover and keep it aside for at least 1 and a half hours.
Now prepare the stuffing. Heat the milk and keep stirring until it is reduced to half. Then add the milk mixed with the rice flour. Keep stirring until the milk thickens. Now mix nuts and raisins. Remove from heat and let it cool. Now take a non-stick pan and sprinkle a little oil on the surface. Take a small amount of batter with a spoon and spread it on its hot surface in round shapes. Put two spoonfuls of stuffing on the side of the pitha and roll it into a cylindrical shape. Serve hot.
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Bhapa Puli
Ingredients
1 cup rice flour, 3/4 cup water, Salt to taste
For the filling
2 cups grated coconut, ½ cup of liquid milk
Method
First, prepare the filling by cooking the coconut and milk together. You can add very little sugar or gur to make the filling sticky. Now, make the dough. To prepare the dough just boil 3/4th cup of water with salt and add the rice flour when the water boils well. Mix the flour well. When it is almost done, remove it from the heat and let it cool.
Squeeze the dough well and then prepare a big medium thick roti. Cut the roti into small rotis using any round-shaped object. Place filling in the center of each small rotis and seal the edge with your fingertip. When all pithas are ready, steam them for 3-4 minutes on a steamer. You can put a little oil in the water.
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Dudh Chitoi Pitha
Ingredients
1 cup rice flour, 1/2 cup white rice flour,1 and 1/2 cups warm Water, Salt to taste, 2-3 cardamoms, 2 cinnamon sticks, 3 liters milk
Method
First, make the batter with rice flour, warm water, and a pinch of salt. Don’t make the batter too thick or too thin. Remember, you need to make sure of the perfect consistency of the batter to make perfect ChitoiPitha.
Now heat the clay pot. You can use an iron wok also. Make sure the pot or wok is very hot. Lubricate the wok with little oil. Then pour some batter, wait a half minute, and cover the wok.
Cook the pitha at low flame for 3 to 4 minutes. Cook one side and after 3 minutes uncover it. If the pitha is okay, loosen the edges around the pitha from the wok with a knife and take it out. Prepare all pithas following the same process.
Meanwhile, heat milk in a large pan. Add cardamom and cinnamon. Reduce the milk to half and turn off the stove. Now instantly add the warm pitha into the warm milk. Cover the pan and let the pithas be soaked the whole night or at least for 5 to 6 hours.
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Chita Pitha
Ingredients
1 cup rice flour, 1/4 cup plain flour, 2 cup water, Salt to taste, Oil for brush the pen
Method
First, take rice flour, water, and salt to a bowl and mix them well. Prepare a smooth batter with them. Keep the batter aside to rest on. Now, take a pan, heat it to medium flame, and brush oil in the pan. Spray batter on the pan with your hand and wait for a few seconds. When the pitha seems to be okay, remove it from the pan carefully. Enjoy the heat.
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Sugar-free Sandesh
Ingredients
Paneer: 2050g, Warm Milk: ½ cup, SugarFree liquid:10-12 drops or any other sugar, Cardamom powder: ¼ tsp, Ghee: 2 tsp
Method
First, clean store-bought paneer under running water and cut it into small pieces. Dive the paneer cubes into warm milk for 10 mins to make them soften. They make a smooth puree with the paneer and milk using a blender.
Put the puree in a nonstick pan and keep stirring for 4 to 5 mins on the lowest possible flame. Increase the flame and keep stirring the mixture until the mixture leaves the pan without leaving any trail of liquid. Add sugar-free liquid and cardamom powder.
Cover the pan and allow it to come to room temperature. Take the mixture on a plate and knead the mixture well. Add 1-2 tbsp ghee to form smooth balls. You can give your preferred shape. Now your sugar-free Sandesh is ready.
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Bottom Line
In Bangladesh, winter is cozy to enjoy any food item, especially pithas. As pitha is closely associated with Bengali culture, everyone loves to prepare various types of pithas and likes to enjoy them with family, friends, and relatives. But, if you suffer from diabetes, you have huge restrictions on taking foods. So, our above-described 5 diabetic-friendly pitha recipes will help you enjoy winter pitha without hurting your health condition.
Top 10 Most Expensive Foods in the World
Food is one of the basic necessities of human survival. For food connoisseurs, food is the love of life. If you are a foodie, are you ready to pay for a meal that cost over 1000 dollars or Tk1 lac? Here is a list of the world's most expensive food items that only multi-millionaire foodies can try out.
Top 10 Costliest Foods for Humans on Earth
Wagyu Beef
If you watch MasterChef Australia, you would be familiar with wagyu beef. This simply translates to “Japanese Beef” which comes from four different breeds of Japanese cow. Wagyu beef is famous for its intensely mottled fat that renders down during the cooking process. You will really love it as it is moist, tender, and melts in the mouth.
The rearing process of wagyu cows is very tough as the cows are required to be reared and fed according to strict guidelines. So, the price point amounts to around ₹40,000 (Tk50143) per kg.
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Saffron
Saffron is a type of seasoning, that almost all Indians use during special occasions. But Indians use it very carefully as to collect just 1kg of saffron, one has to collect over 3,00,000 flowers. The whole process of collecting saffron is not easy at all as it grows only for a week throughout the year during autumn.
Iranian saffron is the most expensive variety on earth. The price of Saffron ranges from $400 (Tk41092) to $1000 (TK102730) per kilogram. Asia and the Mediterranean are the main origins of Saffron.
Kopi Luwak
Kopi Luwak is the most popular and highly costly coffee in the world. It is made from golden coffee beans that are collected from the feces of the civet, a small cat that lives in some parts of Asia.
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The cat eats the coffee berries and exudes the whole beans as they can’t digest the beans. Then the farmers collect their precious droppings and then washed, pound, dry, and roast them. It will cost you around $600 (Tk61638) per pound.
Moose Cheese
Cheese is always the most expensive milk product. But Moose is the costliest cheese in the world as it is produced with Moose milk. Only Sweden is the place where Moose cheese is processed and found. You exactly can’t get it anywhere else in the world. You will buy it for about US$ 1,000 (TK102730) per kilogram.
Moose cheese is so expensive as Milking Moose isn’t an easy task. Two sisters run a farm namely The Elk House (Älgens Hus) farm at Bjurholm in Sweden is considered to be the largest and the main producer of this cheese.
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White Truffles
White truffles are underground fungi that grow in Europe. The climate of Europe is suitable for the growth of white truffles as they require very specific environments and climatic conditions to grow.
White Truffles are very expensive than the other varieties of mushrooms as they are available and cannot grow any place. You cost up to $1,000 a pound to buy white truffles. It is usually served with an omelet, butter, Parmesan, or risotto. White truffle is available in Italy, France, and the Pacific Northwest.
Matsutake Mushrooms
Matsutake mushrooms grow in Japan's Tamba region and it is considered one of the most expensive mushrooms. These mushrooms are famous because it has a special sweet and spicy taste.
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These mushrooms are harvested only once a year during autumn and are thought a delicacy in Japanese cuisine. Especially difficult to find and fragile, it is roughly priced between $1,000 (Tk1,02,730) to $2,000 (Tk2,05,460) for a pound.
Ayam Cemani Black Chicken
Ayam Cemani Black chicken or Goth chicken is bred in Indonesia. Everything from feathers to the flesh is absolutely black including its tongue and organs. Just its blood is red.
As it is extremely rare, this breed of poultry costs a pretty sum of $5000 (TK5,13,650) per pair. In Indonesia, this breed is somehow cheap but outside the country, it is sold for thousands of dollars. This breed is also known and famous as a sports chicken.
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Black Watermelon
Densuke Melon is another name for black watermelon. It originates from Japan and is so expensive that these are not sold openly but rather auctioned every year. Traditionally, black melon is considered to be a priceless wedding gift for the Japanese.
It requires large space to grow and grows only 1,00,000 Densuke watermelons each year. So, each melon costs up to $6,000 (Tk6,16,380).
Swallow's Nest Soup
Swallow's nest soup or Chinese bird’s nest soup is loved by foodies around the globe. This soup is made from the saliva of Swiftlet birds. It is served in 3 different colors namely Red, Yellow, and White.
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Among them, the red bird nest soup is the most expensive. You will be wondered to know that a bowl of this red bird’s nest soup costs $10,000 (Tk10,27,300) as it is the most delicious among the three varieties.
Countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Myanmar consider this soup a national cuisine.
Albino Caviar
If you think of fancy expensive food, you can think of caviar. These are fish eggs known to be one of the world’s most famous menus.
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The priciest caviar in the world is Almas, which is harvested from endangered Iranian Albino Beluga sturgeons. So, White Pearl Albino Caviar is the most expensive variety of Caviar on earth.
The Caspian Sea is the origin of this fish that produced this rare caviar. However, they are now almost extinct in their native environment. If you want to buy it, you have to pay around $34,500 (Tk35,44,185) per kg to buy it. Not to mention, its price tag makes it clear why it is called a "Almas," the Russian term for diamond.
Bottom Line
So far we have listed the top 10 most expensive edible foods in the world. Here the approximate price of each food has been calculated according to the conversion rate of $1 equivalent to Tk102.73 and 1Rs to Tk1.25.
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Each of these foods is rare, and difficult to breed or cultivate. Not to mention, every food on this list has some unique features. However, the exorbitant prices can’t assure the extraordinary taste or nutritional value of these foods. Still, foodies around the world are curious about these costliest foods. If you can afford these foods, will you try any of them?
5 Bonfire Night Recipes to Try this Winter
What makes the winter season more amazing is the evening parties, especially Bonfires. Besides fun games, music, dance, and chats, exciting foods can make a party joyous. To arrange a cozy and fun bonfire night you can make a comforting food menu. Let’s take a look at some yummy meals for bonfire nights.
Top 5 Recipes for Winter Bonfire Nights
Grilled Mutton Chop Recipe
Ingredients:
Mutton Chops 1/2 Kg, Yogurt 1/2 Cup, Lemon Juice 2 tbsp, Ginger Garlic Paste 1 tbsp, Salt 1/2 tsp, Black Pepper Powder 1/2 tsp, Coriander Powder 1 tsp, Kashmiri Chilli Powder 1 tsp, Chilli Flakes 1 tsp
Method:
Take a bowl and add Yogurt, Lemon Juice, Ginger Garlic Paste, Salt, Black Pepper Powder, Coriander Powder, Kashmiri Chilli Powder, and Chilli Flakes and mix it well. Now put Mutton Chops and marinate them for 3 hours.
After 3 hours take a grill pan and grease it with oil and preheat it and then place mutton chops and grill them from both sides. Serve with sauce.
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Honey-mustard Hot Dog Recipe
You and all the members of your family will like this amazing recipe. These honey mustard hot dogs are tasty, fluffy on the inside, and crunchy on the outside.
Ingredients:
2 large potatoes, 1 tbsp oil, 1 tsp paprika, 1 onion (thickly sliced), 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp grainy mustard, 2 frankfurter sausages, 2 hot dog rolls
For the apple slaw
1 cucumber (deseeded and cut into matchsticks), 1/2 green apple (cored and cut into matchsticks), 100g white cabbage (shredded), 2 tbsp yogurt, 2 tbsp salad cream
Method:
First, prepare the oven fan at 180°C. Season and toss the potatoes, half the oil, and the paprika, and roast them well. Roast for 35-40 minutes or as long as they become crisp. Take a baking dish and mix the onion with the honey, remaining oil, and mustard.
Transfer the dish to the oven as soon as the wedges have 20 minutes left to cook or until the onions become soft and golden. Meanwhile, to prepare the apple slaw, mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl and set them aside.
After the potatoes and onions are almost done, cook the sausages. To cook sausages follow the instructions given on the packet. Finally, put a sausage and some onions into each bun and serve with the wedges and apple slaw.
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Chocolate apples
To prepare this recipe you can use your favorite chocolate; dark milk or white. This is perfect to make with children close to bonfire night or anytime. Besides, this dark chocolate recipe with apples is great to suppress allergies reduce the risk of heart attacks. Reduces the risk of particular cancers and minimizes the risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. It betters lung function also.
Ingredients:
10 small apples, ½ cup roasted peanuts ( chopped ), ½ cup candy-coated milk (chocolate candies), 2 pounds semisweet chocolate (chopped)
Method:
First, insert wooden craft sticks into the cores of the apples at the stem. Then, take the roasted peanuts and candies on separate plates and set them aside. Put the chocolate into a glass bowl and set over a pan of barely simmering water. Stir all the time as long as melted the chocolate.
Next, quickly dip apples into the melted chocolate and turn to coat completely. After that sink in candy or nuts and then place them on a sheet of waxed paper. Repeat the process with the remaining apples. Keep the apples at room temperature so that the chocolate is firm, for about 20 minutes. Now, Serve.
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Shammi Kebab Recipe
If you love succulent and spicy kebabs, you have to try this easy Shami Kabab recipe. This mutton Shami kabab recipe will become your and your family’s favorite.
Ingredients:
500 gm chopped into cubes mutton, 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/4 teaspoon powdered green cardamom, 1/2 tablespoon sliced garlic, 10 cardamom- green, salt as required, 1 boiled egg, 4 tablespoons chana dal, 1/4 teaspoon spice black pepper, 2 tablespoons red chili powder, 1/2 tablespoon sliced ginger, 1/2 tablespoon clove, 1 tablespoon garam masala powder, water as required
For Filling
2 medium finely chopped onion, 2 small finely chopped green chili, 1 handful finely chopped coriander leaves
Method:
First, to boil the mutton and other ingredients take a pan and add the mutton, water, red chili powder, cumin seeds, black pepper, green cardamom powder, chana dal, garlic, ginger, cardamom pods, clove, and salt.
Make sure you cover the lid. Boil the mixture. Then minimize the heat and continue to cook as long as the meat turns tender.
Now, prepare the mutton mixture & kebab stuffing and when it is ready remove the pan from heat and keep aside to cool.
Then grind this mixture to a paste and add a tablespoon of garam masala and mashed egg to the paste. Next, prepare the stuffing of chopped onion, coriander leaves, and green chilies, and adjust the salt.
It is time to shape kebabs. Shape the kebabs with the mutton mixture and stuff the kebabs with onion and coriander mixture. Once the shape is done fry them in a pan over a high flame. Fry them till they turn brown and serve hot with green chutney and vinegar onion rings.
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Toffee apple bread & butter pudding
Ingredients:
3 apples, juice 1/2 lemon, 4 tbsp sugar, 397g can caramel, 6 finger rolls, 3 eggs, 400ml full-fat milk, 200ml double cream, 1 tsp vanilla extract ice cream (to serve)
Method:
First, slice the apples into rings about as thick as a 50p piece. Then season and toss the apple slices with the lemon juice and 2 tbsp sugar. Next, sprinkle about 2 /3 of the caramel over the base of a large baking dish. Now, layer the rolls and apple rings in the dish in overlapping lines.
Spread leftover caramel here and there on the mixture. Meanwhile, take a jug and whisk the eggs, milk, cream, vanilla extract, and 1 tbsp sugar. Flow the mixture over the rolls and apples then wrap in cling film. Let them set for 30 mins or keep them in the fridge for the whole night.
Prepare the oven to 170C and bake for 45-50 mins as long as the top is golden and the custard has set. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
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Bottom Line
Many of us enjoy winter Bonfire parties with friends and families. So far, we have discussed the 5 best warm meal recipes for Bonfire nights. These comforting foods can entertain guests outdoors.
5 Delicious Winter Picnic Recipes
Who doesn’t love spending a day in nature away from the din and bustle of the city? Picnic is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the outdoors along with friends and family. Winter is the best season to go for a picnic as the temperature drops this time. Yummy foods and drinks can make a picnic much more enjoyable. Let’s take a look at some delectable winter picnic menu ideas for an amazing outdoor feast.
5 Recipes for a Cozy Winter Picnic
Beef burger
An easy homemade beef burger can be the perfect, healthy breakfast item for your winter picnic.
Ingredients:
½ tbsp olive oil, 1 onion (peeled and finely chopped), 500g pack Beef Steak Mince, 1 tsp mixed dried herbs, 1 egg, beaten, 4 slices Cheddar, 4 white rolls, few lettuce leaves, torn, 1 tomato (sliced), ketchup
Directions:
First, heat the olive oil and add the onion and fry until softened and starting to turn golden. Set the onions aside. Take a large bowl and mix the beef mince with the herbs and the egg. Add the onions to the mixture and mix well. Then divide the mixture into 4 parts and give them patties shape.
Griddle the burgers for 5-6 minutes on each side. Make sure you lay a slice of cheese on top to melt slightly while the second side is cooking. Then lightly toast the cut-sides of the buns and fill with the lettuce, burgers, and tomato slices. Serve warm with sauce.
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Beef Biriyani
Enjoy your winter picnic lunch with healthy and tasty beef biryani.
Ingredients:
Beef: 250 g, Basmati Rice: 56 g, Crispy Shallots: 7 g, Cilantro: 1 tbsp, Garlic Puree: 28 g, Raisins: 2 tbsp, Curry Paste: 1 tbsp, Yogurt: 113 g, Green Peas: 56 g, Baby Spinach:1 piece
Instructions:
First, boil 1 ¼ cups water and then add washed rice, raisins, and 1/8 tsp salt to the boiling water. Reduce the heat to low. You need to cover the pot. Cook as long as the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, approximately for 12-14 mins. Then, remove the pot from the oven and set it aside. However, you do cover the pot.
Take another non-stick pan and cook the beef over medium-high heat for3-4 mins. Now add the garlic puree and stirring often, until fragrant, 30 sec. Now add mild curry paste, peas, and 1/3 cup water.
Reduce heat to medium-low, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly, 5-6 min. Now, add cilantro, yogurt, and 1/4 tsp sugar. Finally, add rice, spinach, and half the crispy shallots to the pan with beef and cook for 1-2 min.
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Pineapple & Vanilla Yogurt Smoothie
Who doesn’t love drinks, smoothies, cocktails, etc? The best pineapple smoothie is made with delicious yogurt and milk. You can also prepare it at home easily with handy ingredients and can blend your way to a bright picnic afternoon.
Ingredients:
2 cups pineapple chunks, 1 cup vanilla yogurt, One cup fresh raspberries, 1/2 cup chopped dates or raisins, 1 cup sliced ripe banana, 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Instructions:
First, peel off the pineapple and cut it into small pieces. Wash raspberries and dates or raisins and cut them into pieces. Soak almonds for 20 minutes and then make their pieces. Peel off the bananas and slice them. Then take glasses or serving dishes, and layer the pineapple, yogurt, raspberries, dates, and banana. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.
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Egg Pakora
Egg pakora is an amazingly delicious snack recipe that you can make for your loved ones on occasions like picnics. It is an easy-to-make dish that can prepare with simple ingredients. It is for you and your family if you are egg lovers. Eggs are rich in protein and so you can choose this delectable dish for breakfasts and snacks.
Ingredients:
2 eggs ( boiled), 2 cups Potato (boiled and mashed), 1 tsp Coriander powder, 1/2 tsp Red chili powder, half tsp Garlic chopped, 1/2 tsp Ginger (chopped), 3 tbsp Onion (chopped), 1tbsp coriander leaves, Oil for frying, 1 cup Bread crumbs, One cup Gram flour (Besan), 1 pinch Sugar
Instructions:
First, heat the oil and add chopped garlic, ginger, and green chili. Fry as long as fragrant. Then, add chopped onions and cook till glassy. Next, add the potato and other ingredients. Cook for 3-4 minutes and then add coriander leaves.
Mix well and now your cover is ready. Now cut the boiled eggs into halves and cover them with potato. Now dip each ball first in the batter and then coat it with bread crumbs. Finally, deep fry and serve hot with ketchup, and mustard sauce.
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Chicken (Morag) Polao
Almost everyone enjoys Morag polao. So, Morag polao can be your perfect choice for a picnic dinner.
Ingredients:
½ cup cooking oil, 1 medium onion, 2 bay leaves, 3 cardamoms, 5 cloves, ½ tsp pepper, 2 small cinnamons, 1 ½ tbsp garlic paste, one and a half tbsp ginger paste, 5-6 green chilies, 1 tbsp raisins, ¾ cup milk (powder milk), total 6 cups hot water, ½ tsp saffron, 8 chicken pieces, 1 ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp red chili, 2 tsp kewra water, ½ tsp cardamom powder, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar, 1 ½ tbsp ghee, 4 cups-soaked rice, ½ tsp saffron,
Instructions:
First, fry the onions to make them golden brown in color. Set aside and add bay leaves, cardamoms, cloves, pepper, cinnamons, garlic paste, ginger paste, and cashew paste, and fry them for 1 ½ min.
Add a splash of water as needed. Then add green chilies, raisins, milk, and saffron water, chicken pieces, salt, red chili, and cook for 20 minutes. Mix in kewra water and cardamom powder.
Now put aside the chicken pieces and add hot water, salt, sugar, ghee, and soaked rice. Cook for 5-6 mins and then add the chicken pieces back into the pot. Cover with a lid and cook for 25 minutes on low heat. Finally, garnish with fried onions.
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Bottom Line
Picnic is always fun for people of all ages. A picnic day can become more joyous when the participants are served mouth-watering foods and drinks throughout the day. Try our 5 delightful cozy winter picnic recipes to treat the participants from breakfast to dinner.
5 Winter Vegetable Curry Recipes for Children
During the winter season, various colourful and nutritious vegetables become abundant in Bangladesh. These vegetables are amazingly healthy and beneficial for children’s health. Usually, children are reluctant to eat vegetables. However, you can prepare mouth-watering dishes for your lovely child with winter vegetables. We are here with 5 kid-special yummy winter vegetable curry recipes that you can try at home.
5 Delicious Winter Vegetable Curries for Children
Winter Vegetable Fruity Curry
This winter vegetable fruity curry is easy to cook at home and it tastes absolutely delicious and healthy. You can prepare it with different vegetables that your children love. Therefore, you need to choose nutritious vegetables.
Ingredients:
750g of mixed winter vegetables including carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, kale, Brussel sprouts, potatoes, squash, pumpkin, cabbage, 1 medium or small onion, 1 large apple (cooking apple), 2 large bananas, 2 tomatoes, 2 tsp vegetable oil, 50g plain flour, 2 tsp curry powder, and 500ml reduced-salt vegetable stock.
Method:
First, wash and clean all vegetables well and cut them all into medium size pieces. Cook the mixed winter vegetables. Meanwhile, chop the onion, apple, and tomato nicely. Slice the bananas into small pieces also. Take a large non-stick saucepan, put oil and add the fruits into the pan.
Fry all vegetables and fruits on low heat for 5 to 6 minutes. Now add the flour and curry powder and stir well and stir in the stock. Cover the pan on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the previously cooked mixed vegetables and stir well. Serve warm with rice or roti.
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Chicken & sweet potato curry
This is an aromatic and dairy-free curry. It contains chicken which provides not only protein but fibre also to keep your children feeling full longer.
Ingredients
1 tbsp sunflower oil or usual oil, 1 onion (chopped), 450g chicken thigh (boneless, skinless), 165g korma paste, 2 garlic cloves (crushed), 500g sweet potato, 400g chopped tomato, 100g baby spinach.
Method
First, clean the chicken and cut it into bite-size pieces. Then peel the sweet potatoes and clean them. Cut them into small pieces.
Heat the oil in a pan and then add the onion to the pan. Fry the onion over low heat for about 5 mins. Then add the chicken pieces, increase the heat and fry them until they become brown.
Add curry paste and garlic and cook for 2 mins. Now add 100ml water, the sweet potato pieces, and chopped tomatoes. Cover and cook for 20-25 mins or as long as the chicken is cooked through and the sweet potato is tender.
Now add a splash of more water if necessary. Add the spinach and stir well. Remove the pan from the heat and continue stirring until the spinach has become softened. Serve with rice.
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Pumpkin curry with chickpeas
This recipe is easy and simple to prepare. It is a delectable and nutritious food for your kids in the cold season. A fragrant veggie curry made featuring warming spices, fresh veggies, and chickpeas.
Ingredients
1 tbsp oil, 3 tbsp curry paste, 2 onions (finely chopped), 1 tbsp mustard seed, 1 piece pumpkin (about 1kg), 250ml vegetable stock, 400ml can reduced-fat coconut milk, 400g can chickpea (drained and rinsed), large handful mint leaves.
Method
First, peel off the pumpkin and wash well. Then cut the pumpkin into pieces. Heat the oil in the pan and fry the curry paste with the onions and mustard seed for 2-3 mins as long as it spread fragrant. Add the pumpkin to the pan.
Then add the stock and coconut milk. Bring everything to a boil and then the chickpeas. Cook for about 10 mins or until the pumpkin becomes tender. Serve with plain rice or roti.
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Cauliflower, squash, coconut & lentil curry
Do your kid like coconut? When you have nutritious winter vegetables like cauliflower, squash and lentil, you can make a delightful curry with these veggies along with coconut.
Ingredients
1 tbsp oil, 1 onion (chopped), 1 tbsp garam masala, 1 tbsp turmeric, 200g red lentils, 400ml can coconut milk, small bunch coriander (chopped), cooked wholegrain rice (to serve), and coconut yogurt (dairy free).
For the roast cauliflower & squash base
1 cauliflower, ½ large squash (cut into cubes), 1 tbsp oil
Method
First, for the base prepare the oven to 180C/160C fan. Then, season the cauliflower and squash with oil and then spread them on an oven tray. Roast them for about 25 mins or as long as they become tender. You can also prepare the base earlier and store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a month.
Now, heat oil in a pan add the onion, and cook until the onions become soft and brown. Now add the spices and cook for 2 to 3 mins. Then add the lentils, coconut milk, and 200ml water and bring to a boil.
Cook the mixture for about 20 mins. After that add the roast veg and cook for a further 10 mins. Add a little water if necessary. Add the coriander. Mix well and remove from the simmer. Serve with rice and yogurt.
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Mixed Vegetable Curry Recipe
During the winter season various colourful and nutritious veggies are available in the market. Using several types of vegetables you can prepare a mixed vegetable curry. Your child will also like it.
Ingredients
1.2 kilos mixed cold weather vegetables including carrots, potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, etc., 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 medium onion (finely sliced), 1 teaspoon salt, a "thumb" of fresh ginger, 4 cloves, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 400 ml coconut milk, freshly ground black pepper, basmati rice.
Instructions
First, wash and cut the vegetables into small cubes. Heat the oil and add the onions and salt, and cook for 3 minutes. Make sure you stir frequently. Cook the onions as long as it becomes softened. Then add the ginger, cloves, and cinnamon, and cook for another 1 minute.
Now, add the vegetables, two-thirds of the coconut milk, and 120 ml water. Cover the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil. Minimize the heat and cook for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add the remaining coconut milk, cook for another 2 minutes and sprinkle with black pepper. Now it is ready. Serve with basmati rice and chutney.
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Bottom Line
So far, we have shared 5 recipes for winter vegetable curries for children. The adult family members will enjoy these recipes too. The taste, colour, and flavour of the food may change depending on cooking style and skills. You can customize the ingredients depending on the precise choice of your children.
12 foods that shouldn’t be given to babies and children
It is exciting to introduce new foods to your baby. However, not all kinds of foods are suitable for babies. Some foods may cause a choking hazard to young eaters, while others may pose health risks. Let’s take a look at which foods to avoid feeding babies and young children.
12 Harmful Foods for babies and young kids
Salted foods
Babies aged between 7-12 months need 0.37grams of sodium each day. Experts say that naturally healthy and full-term infants can get this requirement from breast milk or formula. So, you don’t need to add salt to your baby’s food. Remember, if a baby consumes extra salt, it exposes them to excess sodium, which is not good at all for their immature kidneys.
Make sure you don’t add salt to your baby's food or cooking water and avoid stock cubes or gravy because they are most often high in salt.
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Besides these, parents should refrain from feeding readymade, highly processed, high-sodium foods, such as chips, crisps, fries, bacon, and sausages. Accessive amounts of sodium or salt can create hyperosmolarity in the baby which the kidneys of the baby may not handle .
Refined sugar/ Sugary foods
Research has shown that it is not wise to add sugar to the food of babies under 24 months. Experts also say that babies shouldn’t eat only sugar or as a part of the food. Because sugar adds additional calories to the diet of babies which can cause tooth decay over time.
Many parents tend to add refined sugar to their baby’s milk. Babies who take sugar during the months of infancy and early childhood may develop a preference for sweet foods.
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Babies who prefer sugary foods are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and obesity later in life.
Honey
Honey is a great natural sweetener; rich in minerals and antioxidants. It is considered a healthy alternative to sugar.
However, babies under 12 months shouldn’t consume honey due to the infant botulism risk created by the spores of the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Infant botulism in babies under 1 is a serious and rarely fatal illness that can cause constipation, weakened sucking, poor appetite, lethargy, and even potentially pneumonia and dehydration.
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Adding to these, honey contains significant amounts of sugar, which poses the same health risks as refined sugar does upon overconsumption.
Therefore, parents shouldn’t feed honey to their babies under 12 months.
Cow’s milk
Cow’s milk is great for adults. Whole cow milk provides several nutrients, However, it is not suitable for babies under 1 year.
Babies should not consume cow's milk as it can be hard for them to digest.
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Besides, cow's milk doesn't have all the required nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin E that a baby needs to grow and develop during his or her first year.
The baby usually develops allergic reactions and as cow’s milk is allergic, you should avoid it for your baby.
Moreover, cow’s milk has heavy proteins and minerals that put undue stress on a baby’s immature kidneys. These proteins can irritate the baby’s digestive system lining, causing occult bleeding, and increasing the risk of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) over time.
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Cheese
You can feed your babies some types of cheese as it is a good source of calcium, protein, and vitamins.
But babies should not be fed mold-ripened soft cheeses including brie, goat cheese, or blue cheese; because these types of cheeses have a higher risk of carrying listeria (bacteria).
Cheeses that are made from unpasteurized milk carry the extra risk of listeria, and babies and young children should not consume these foods.
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Fruit juice
Fruit juice contains calories but none of the fat, protein, calcium, zinc, vitamin D, or fiber that babies need. Taking too much juice can cause tooth decay, diarrhea, and other chronic tummy troubles.
Whole nuts and peanuts
Parents shouldn’t give whole nuts and peanuts to children under 5 years old. These foods are not suitable for the digestion system of young children.
However, you can give crushed, ground, or smooth nut or peanut butter to your baby from around 6 months old.
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But if your baby has food allergies or other allergies in your family, talk to doctor before introducing nuts and peanuts to your baby’s food menu.
Raw and lightly cooked eggs
You can give eggs to your baby from around 6 months. Hen’s egg is suitable for babies and young children. But don’t feed them raw and lightly cooked eggs. Cook the egg as long as both the white and yolk become solid.
Refined grains
Nutritionist says that all carbs are not equally nutritious.
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Complex carbs provide naturally-occurring nutrients that are stripped during the refining process and ultimately they turn into whole grains white.
Whole grains are also rich in fiber to keep blood sugar steady. So avoid refined grains and opt for 100 percent whole-grain pasta, bread, cereal, rice, and crackers.
Raw vegetables and fruits
You should avoid giving babies raw vegetables and fruits to eat.
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For example, baby carrots, celery, corn, and green peas may create choking hazards for babies. However, babies can eat these vegetables when they are thoroughly cooked and properly softened.
Babies can eat raw fruits like Berries when they are cut into small pieces.
Sticky foods
Babies should avoid sticky foods like raw jelly cubes, chewy fruits, snacks, marshmallows, and a dollop of peanut butter. These foods stick to the mouth, so it is difficult for babies to swallow them. Experts recommend avoiding these foods for young children until they are four years old.
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Rice drinks
Rice is a common grain that is used as a supportive food for babies. But when it comes to rice drinks like rice milk, experts recommend children under five years of age shouldn’t have rice milk as a substitute for breast milk or infant formula. You need to avoid rice drinks as they may have high amounts of inorganic arsenic, which can affect the cognitive development of babies over time.
Bottom Line
Breast milk or formula is the mainstay of a baby's diet in the first year of life. Babies who are older than six months need to be exposed to foods from different food groups.
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However, as the digestive systems of babies under one year are still developing, parents need to consult a pediatrician to get a list of safe foods for babies. So far, we have discussed 12 types of foods to avoid giving infants, babies, and young children. Hope it helps!
British Curry Festival at InterContinental Dhaka with Michelin Star Chef Dominic Chapman
The British Curry Festival, which showcases the UK’s favourite curry dishes alongside the best of British regional cuisine, is returning to Dhaka after a decade. The announcement was made at a press conference on October 19, 2022 at InterContinental Dhaka.
Organized jointly by InterContinental Dhaka and Curry Life Magazine UK, the globe-trotting festival was held for the first time in Dhaka in 2001, with the last instalment in Dhaka being in 2011. Now, the festival is returning more than a decade later. The festival will begin tomorrow (October 21, 2022) at the InterContinental Dhaka’s ‘Elements – All Day Dining’ restaurant for buffet dinner, which will continue until October 26.
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Curry is Britain’s favourite dish. There are an estimated 12,000 curry houses in Britain. Of these, 90% of restaurants are operated by chefs of Bangladeshi origin.
Over the last two decades, the British Curry Festival has taken the best British curry experience across Europe to Asia. This year, the festival features Michelin Star Chef Dominic Chapman, who is the storied Head Chef and Patron of The Beehive restaurant in Berkshire (the Michelin Star is awarded to restaurants for outstanding food and service, based on quality and consistency). Having travelled the world and worked with several Michelin Starred chefs, Chapman is well acquainted with the rich and complex flavours of international cuisines. Alongside The Beehive, where he has been since 2014, Chapman recently acquired the Michelin-star gastropub The Crown at Burchetts Green, Berkshire. Chapman’s arrival in Dhaka marks the first time a Michelin Star Chef has visited Bangladesh.
Alongside Chapman is an impressive cohort of 5 more award-winning curry chefs: Chef Jamal Uddin Ahmed, owner of the Shozna, Kent; Jafor Solim Uddin of the Maidenhead's The Fat Buddha; Syed Zohurul Islam, Executive Chef at The Capital, Durham; Chef Utpal Kumar Mondal, former Executive Chef of Hotel Hindustan International; and Chef Moloy Halder, Executive Chef of Specialty Groups.
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Among those present at yesterday’s press conference were Lord Karan Bilimoria, former president of the British Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a life peer of the UK House of Lords; Atiqur Rahaman, Managing Director, Bangladesh Services Limited; Sheikh Mohammad Maroof, Additional Managing Director, City Bank; Frances Jacks, Director of Communications, British High Commission; Syed Belal Ahmed, Editor, Curry Life Magazine; Syed Nahas Pasha, Chief Editor, Curry Life Magazine; and Ashwani Nayar, General Manager, InterContinental Dhaka.
Lord Bilimoria said, “Curry is an essential part of the British way of life. Whether they live in rural or urban areas, government housing or mansions, everyone eats curry, and everyone loves curry. The growth of the industry has been spectacular, emerging from a handful of restaurants in the 1980s to over 12,000 today. Why this curry revolution? The answer is simple: because of the Bangladeshi community, and pioneering Bangladeshi chefs and restaurateurs, in the UK. That’s why it is very important and pertinent that we are here today. Among the doom and gloom that is plaguing us today, be it due to the Ukraine-Russia war, and the numerous crises in energy, labour, and more, this festival is a ray of sunshine amongst all that.”
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He added, “I have felt completely at home since I landed in Bangladesh. It is a pleasure to be here at the InterContinental Dhaka; not only does it have a great history, it is today a phenomenal facility with world-class service comparable to anywhere else in the world.”
Speaking about the British Curry Festival, Robert Chatterton Dickson, British High Commissioner said, “I’m delighted that traditional British curries are being showcased and celebrated in Bangladesh through the week-long British Curry Festival. Curry houses have been a feature of life in the UK for over 200 years, and curry is now a firm British favourite. The UK curry industry was led from the start by enterprising Bengalis, and its continued strength is a great symbol of BritBanglaBondhon.”
During the British Curry Festival at InterContinental Dhaka, Chef Dominic Chapman said, “I’m greatly looking forward to learning about the culture of Bangladesh. I can’t wait to work with the team and have unique culinary experiences. While I will definitely be creating dishes inspired by British recipes, I’m excited to make the best use of the local produce as well. I have learned much from having attended previous editions of the festival, not least how very different ‘British Curry’ is compared to the palates of the subcontinent.”
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5 Simple One-Skillet Dinner Recipes for Busy Bachelors
Single life is enjoyable as it has freedom but when it comes to cooking food the scenario seems different. Food is one of the basic necessities for human survival. Consumption of nutritious food is very important to stay healthy and fit. To avoid the hassle of cooking, many bachelors end up ordering food from restaurant food, which can create diverse health issues. Let’s take a look at 5 simple but easy-made one-skillet recipes for people who live alone.
5 Yummy One-Skillet Dinner Recipes for Bachelors
One Pot Khichuri
Ingredients:
4 tbsp oil, 1 ½ cups onion, 3 bay leaves, 2 cinnamon sticks, 5 cardamoms, two black cardamoms, ½ tsp pepper, 10 cloves, 1 ½ tbsp ginger paste, 1 ½ tbsp garlic paste, 1 kg beef, 1 tsp red chili, ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp coriander, 1 ½ tsp cumin, 1 ½ tsp salt, 6 cups water, 1 cup moon dal, 1 tsp garam masala, 6-8 green chilies, 2 cups fine rice, 1 ½ tsp salt, 1 tbsp ghee.
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Instructions:
First, fry the sliced onions until light brown in color. Then add bay leaves, small cinnamon sticks, cardamoms, black cardamoms, pepper, and cloves. Add other masala paste, water, and beef. Now mix red chili, turmeric, coriander, and cumin, salt, and cook for ten minutes.
Add two cups of hot water and cover with a lid for 30 to 40 minutes. Stir from time to time. Add roast and soak moong dal and fine rice. Finally, add 3 1/2 cups of hot water and cook for another 20 minutes on low heat. Spread ghee before serving.
Pan Roasted Chicken Breast
Ingredients
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 500 g Chicken Breast, Salt, 1 Tbsp Fresh Cracked Pepper, 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, 4 Cloves Garlic, peeled.
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Instructions:
First, prepare the oven to 425 degrees F. Then preheat the skillet until the oil shimmers in the pan. Add chicken breast, skin side down, and fry for 3 minutes. Turn over the chicken breast, and add cherry tomatoes and garlic cloves to the pan.
Season the entire dish with salt, and fresh cracked pepper. Add the skillet to the oven and roast for 18 – 22 minutes. Then add beans to the skillet with the tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the oven and transfer the dish to a plate and serve.
Skillet Eggs and Potato
Ingredients
1 large potato, 4 large eggs, 10 - 15 grape tomatoes, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 pepper, thinly sliced, 3 tablespoons olive oil, Coarse salt and fresh ground black pepper, Fresh parsley, minced for garnish.
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Instructions:
First, prepare the oven to 200˚F. Then put the tomatoes slice in an oven-safe skillet. Sprinkle them with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper, and roast in the oven for 1 hour. Now, fry the potatoes with the remaining olive oil, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper for 15 minutes till the potatoes are crispy.
Next, add garlic and fry until fragrant. Make 4 holes in the mixture and put one cracked egg at a time into each hole. Cook for about 10 minutes or as long as the eggs are white. Remove from the pan and serve.
One-Skillet Pasta
Ingredients
500 g meat, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 sweet red pepper, finely chopped, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, 1 can reduced-sodium beef broth, 1 can sliced mushrooms, 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 8 ounces pasta.
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Instructions:
First, take a heavy skillet and cook the meat, onion, and pepper until the meat is no longer pink. Then add tomatoes, broth, mushrooms, brown sugar, and chili powder. Let them boil, Reduce heat, and uncovered for 30 minutes. Now add pasta and boil again. Minimize heat; cover until pasta is tender about for 30-35 minutes. Enjoy warm.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Cake
Ingredients
1 tsp water, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup shortening, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, 2 eggs, 2 1/4 cups flour, 1 tsp salt, 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 1/2 quart vanilla ice cream, 1/4 cup chocolate syrup.
Instructions:
First, mix baking soda with 1 teaspoon of water and set aside. Then add granulated sugar, vanilla, and eggs with the baking soda-water mix. Now add flour and salt slowly. Next, mix chocolate chips. After then, dissect the mixture between 3 greased 9-inch cake pans and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
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Let the cookies cool, release the cookie, and put it on a platter. Spread vanilla ice cream over it. Make sure you do the same with the middle layer and top part. Splash with chocolate letting some drip down the sides put the cake into the freezer as long as it is ready to serve.
Bottom Line
On the hectic weekly days, bachelors can hardly make time for cooking. However, ordering or dining at restaurants on a regular basis will not only cost you a huge budget at month-end but also put your health at risk.
So far, we have discussed 5 one-skillet recipes for dinner that bachelors can try at home. If you are a professional or student who lives alone, can try any of these easy-to-prepare recipes in less time. These homemade delicious and healthy foods can save both your money and health. Happy cooking!
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5 Durga Puja Bhog Recipes to try this festive season
Durga puja is the biggest religious festival of the Bengali Hindu community. In Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsava, worshippers celebrate the victory of Goddess Durga in the battle over evil-powered Mahishasura. Bhog has always been a major part of Durga puja festival. The bhog represents a one-pot dish made with seasonal produce. Here are the top 5 Bhog recipes for Durga Puja. You can try these easy-to-prepare recipes at home to make your Durga Puja festival more special and enjoyable.
5 Easy Bhog Recipes for Durga Puja
Bhoger khichuri
Bhoger khichuri is an exemplary and inimitable moong dal khichdi that is prepared in puja and offered to the goddesses as Prasad.
Ingredients:
1 cup chal, 1 cup moong dal, 2 potatoes, 10 large Cauliflower florets, 2 Tomatoes, ½ cup green Peas, 3 green Chillies, 1/3 cup grated Coconut, 2 tablespoons Cashew nuts, 2 tablespoons Raisins, 1 ½ teaspoon Garam Masala powder, 1 tablespoon Ghee, 1 tablespoon Sugar, ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder, Salt to taste, Mustard oil for cooking, 7-8 cups of hot Water
For the Khichuri masala paste
3-inch Ginger, 1 green Chilli, ¾ tablespoon Cumin seeds, 1-inch Cinnamon stick, 2 Cardamoms, 3 tablespoons Water, 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon Chilli powder
Instructions:
First, soak the fried dal for an hour. Then wash dal and chaal and strain the excess water. Put oil and cashew nuts into the pan and fry them till golden. Now add other ingredients except tomato chunks, masala paste, chal, and soaked moong dal. Then add the rest of the items with 4 cups of hot water and cook it on low flame for another 10 minutes. Switch off the flame and serve.
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Bhoger Labra
It is an excellent mixed vegetable curry that is prepared in puja festivals and offered to the Goddesses as Prasad.
Ingredients:
2 Potatoes, 1 large sweet Potato, 3 Taro roots,300 grams Pumpkin, 1 large Radish,2 Medium Carrots, 1 unripe Banana, 1 large Ridge Gourd, 10 large florets of Cauliflower, 1 small Cabbage, 1½ cup Spinach, 100 grams broad Beans, 3-4 green Chillies, c¾ up Coconut, grated or paste
For tempering
½ tablespoon Panch Phoran, 2-3 Bay leaves, 3 dry red Chillies
For masala paste
1½ tablespoons Ginger paste, 3 teaspoons Turmeric powder, 2-3 teaspoons red Chilli powder, 1½ teaspoons Cumin powder, 3 tablespoons Water
Instructions:
First, peel the vegetables, wash them, and cut them into pieces. Now prepare the masala paste. Then heat ¼ cup mustard oil into the pan and add vegetable pieces and cook in medium flame for 5-6 minutes. Add other ingredients and cook on low flame for 10-15 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon bhaji masala, 1 tablespoon ghee into the pan, and the salt if required. Put the flame on high and cook it for a minute. Finally, labra are ready to serve.
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Bhoger Rosogolla
Rosogolla is one of the most famous and fabulous desserts in Bengal. Durga puja's bogh is incomplete without Rosogolla.
Ingredients:
1 liter full-fat Milk, 1 Lemon, 1 teaspoon fine Rawa,2 Cardamoms, 2 cups Sugar, 4 cups of Water
Instructions:
First, prepare the chenna and hang the chenna for 30 minutes on a soft cloth. Then prepare the sugar syrup with water and sugar into a large pan. Make sure you add cardamoms and stir the syrup occasionally. Now, make the chenna balls. Cook the balls in sugar syrup by falling the balls into the boiling sugar syrup one by one immediately. Let them cook for 10 minutes and make cover the pan then. Let the Rasgullas cool down for an hour and serve.
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Bhoger Mishti Doi
Mishti Doi is great when served with delicious Rasgulla. The Mishti Doi recipe is a perfect combination of yogurt and sugar in balanced proportions.
Ingredients
3 cup milk, 2 cup yogurt (curd), 6 tablespoon sugar, 1 green cardamom
Instructions:
First, take a saucepan and heat the milk. Keep the in a medium-high flame. Now add 2 tablespoons of sugar and keep stirring. You need to stir continuously so that the milk doesn't stick to the saucepan. Reduce the top half by heating and keep it aside.
Then to caramelize the sugar, take another pan and add 4 tablespoons of sugar and some water. When caramelizing is done, add in the warm milk and mix nicely. Next, turn off the oven and let it be at normal room temperature. Finally, add curd and mix well. Let the mixture be in a hot place for about 12 hours or more to freeze the misty doi.
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Bhoger Aloo posto
This is an easy-to-prepare vegetarian recipe. The ingredients are usually available in every Bengali kitchen.
Ingredients:
60g mustard oil, ¼ teaspoon nigella seeds, 2 pcs dried red chilies, 25g onions, 500g potatoes, 4 pcs green chilies, 12g salt, 8g sugar
Instructions:
First, peel the potatoes and the onions and cut them into pieces. Then put the onions slices into the heated mustard oil in a pan and fry them until to make they are pale in color. Drain the oil and set it aside for the onion.
Next, temper the oil with dried red chilies & nigella seeds. Add the potatoes. Fry for about 5 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Finally, garnish with a hint of mustard oil, green chilies, and fried onions. Then serve.
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Bottom Line
The Durga Puja festival lasts ten days and the last five days are celebrated remarkably. From the day of Mahalaya, every Hindu starts feeling exuberant and cheerful with lots of nostalgia. Submission of Bhog to Goddess Durga can make the celebration joyous and memorable. So far, we have discussed 5 popular Durga Puja Bhog recipes. These preparations can make the festival more ecstatic.
Top brain foods for studying and exams
The days and nights of exam preparation are stressful. Students can hardly manage time for food preparation. During lengthy exams students feel hungry and tired if they are not fed well. When trying to remember and comprehend diverse concepts and theories, keeping the body in top condition is essential. Healthy diet is the most crucial factor to make the mind, brain and other organs of your body ready for challenging tasks. Diverse research initiatives have shown that certain food items are linked to better cognitive health. Here are some healthy foods to add to your diet while studying for an exam.
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Bananas - memory booster
Nutrients:
1 serving of a medium-ripe banana contains:110 calories, 0 grams of fat, 1 gram of protein, 28 grams of carbohydrates, 15 grams of sugar (naturally present), 3 grams of fiber, and the potassium content is 450 mg.Health Benefits of Bananas
-Improve blood sugar levels.-Support digestive health.-May aid in weight loss.-Support heart health.-High in antioxidants.-This can make you feel more full.-Improve insulin sensitivity if not ripe.
Required amount per day:
Two to three bananas each day is considered an adequate amount for healthy individuals. Make sure you eat this fruit with an energizing diet that contains all the nutrients your body requires.It also has three-quarters of the daily intake of Vitamin B6, an essential nutrient linked to cognition, memory, and long-term mental well-being.
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Beans are thought to fuel
Nutrients:
Folate, protein, fiber, iron, potassium, magnesium, sodium, cholesterol, or trans-fats. It is a rich source of Antioxidants.Health Benefits of beans:
-Protein is crucial nutrition in maintaining and repairing the body. -Improve heart health-A lower risk of getting cancer.-Preventing the development of the fatty liver.-Control of appetite.
Besides, beans are a fantastic food source for slow-release amino acids and glucose, ensuring you are productive and focused without the sugar crash.Required amount per day:
You can consume around 1/2 cup of beans daily to meet the dietary guidelines for beans.
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Brown Rice - the focus food
Nutrients:
Calories: 216, Carbs: 44 grams, Fiber: 3.5 grams, Fat: 1.8 grams, Protein: 5 grams, Thiamin (B1): 12% of the RDI, Niacin (B3): 15% of the RDI, Pyridoxine (B6): 14% of the RDI.
Health Benefits:
Not to mention, exams create tension and pressure. A lot of the nutrients in brown rice can help maintain your heart health. Brown rice also has large amounts of Magne, making you less prone to heart stroke and heart disease.
Moreover, its higher fiber content and more nuttiness which can keep you feeling fuller (and focused) for a longer time.
Required amount per day:
Healthy adults need around 3 to 6 ounces of whole grains per day.
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Oats: a great source of energy
Nutrients:
51 grams of carbohydrates, 13 grams of protein, five grams of fat, and 8 grams of fiber per cup. A single serving of oats contains 300 calories. Health Benefits:
-Lowers blood sugar levels-Offers antioxidants-Helps to promote healthy bacteria within your gut-It aids you to feel full and satisfied, helping you manage your weight.-Reduces itching and irritation on the skin.-Reduces the risk of developing colon cancer.It's very low GI can keep you energetic. Eating this food before an exam or long hours of study, you can avoid the risks of irritability or crash in energy. You can combine oats with other healthy foods like bananas or blueberries to give you a feeling of epicness.Required amount per day:
A single serving of oatmeal has 40-50 grams. If you're on an oatmeal diet, you should consume about five daily portions.
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Nutrients:
Vitamin C, Potassium, K1, and Folate (vitamin B9).
Health Benefits:
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, an antioxidant beneficial for the brain and preventing disease.Required amount per day:
There isn't much research into the best amount of tomatoes you can consume daily. Scientists suggest that a portion of tomatoes is one ordinary tomato or six cherries.
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A single ounce serving of chocolate dark, ranging from 70% and the 85% cacao solids, includes:Calories: 170, Protein: 2 grams, Fat: 12 grams, Carbohydrates: 13 grams, Fiber: 3 grams, Sugar: 7 grams.
Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
-Very healthy.-An antioxidant-rich source.-It could increase blood flow and lower blood pressure.-It increases HDL and shields LDL from the oxidation process.-Could reduce the risk of heart disease.-It could improve the brain's function.Research suggests that cocoa and dark chocolate products could be able to have positive impacts on brain functioning.
Required amount per day:
To prevent the risk of weight gain, Dr. Amidor suggests eating not more than 1 inch (oz) of chocolate dark each day.
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Berries: Cleansing agents
Nutrients:
Vitamin C, fiber iron, B vitamins, and iron.
Health Benefits:
- It is filled with antioxidants.-Improve the response of insulin and blood sugar levels.-Fiber-rich and high in content.-Help fight inflammation.-It may aid in lowering cholesterol levels.-Beneficial to your skin.-Fight cancer.-Keep your arteries healthy.Besides, berries are the best to boost memory and brain power. Berries are rich in flavonoid chemicals called anthocyanins. They help to regulate the flow of blood to the brain.Required amount per day:
2 cups of fruits daily for general health, around nine servings daily.
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Nutrients:
A single egg contains 75 calories, 7 grams of high-quality protein, five grams of fat,1.6 pounds of saturated fat, iron, vitamins, carotenoids, and minerals. Eggs are full of anti-inflammatory nutrients such as lutein and zeaxanthin.Health Benefits of Eggs
Eggs are what they're made to be in terms of brain health. They're a great source of vitamin B1, choline, vitamin B12, and selenium -all of which are essential for memory, brain health, and performance. Required amount per day:
For healthful adults, eating 1 or 2 eggs every day is okay, depending on the amount of other cholesterol you have in your diet. If you have already been diagnosed with high cholesterol or any other risk factor for developing heart diseases, limiting your consumption to no more than 4-5 eggs a week might be best.
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Nutrients:
omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins like D, B2 (riboflavin), calcium and Phosphorus, zinc, iron, and magnesium. It also contains iodine and potassium. It is recommended that the American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least twice each week as part of an overall healthy diet.
Health Benefits:
Omega-3 fats are crucial to providing long-term benefits to the brain. Consuming a diet high in omega-3s is associated with better cognitive performance and slowing down mental health decline.
Required amount per day:
Minimum 2 ounces of fish each day.
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Nuts: Nature's vitamin
Nutrients:
Calories: 173, Protein: 5 grams, Fat 16 grams, which includes 9 grams monounsaturated fat, Carbs 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Vitamin E: 12% of the RDI, Magnesium: 16% of the RDI, Phosphorus: 13% of the RDI, Copper: 23% of the RDI, Manganese: 26% of the RDI, Selenium: 56% of the RDI.
Health Benefits:
-Nuts are antioxidant powerhouses.- Aid Weight Loss.- Lower Cholesterol and Triglycerides.Take a handful of nuts to snack on or make a healthy mix for your trail to help support your brain's health by boosting blood flow and brain waves.
Required amount per day:
One serving equals around 30 grams or 1/3 of 1 cup (or one handful). It's about 30 almonds.
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Leafy greens: energy and clarity
Nutrients:
Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Vitamin E and vitamin C, beta-carotene folate Vitamin B1, B2, B2, and B6, iron, magnesium, zinc, potassium and calcium, Phosphorus, sodium.
Health Benefits:
Leafy greens are beneficial to the health of your heart in several ways. They are rich in potassium, which helps lower high blood pressure; fiber, which helps to keep cholesterol in control; and folate, which helps protect against heart diseases and stroke.
Required amount per day:
Two to three cups of vegetables daily for adults.
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Broccoli
Nutrients:
Fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, potassium, and vitamin K. It has more protein than many other vegetables.
Health Benefits:
Broccoli protects your brain with antioxidants. According to a study from 2013, Vitamin K could be beneficial to memory and brain function during aging.
Required amount per day:
One serving of broccoli is approximately the width of your fist. You need to eat at least five servings of fruit and vegetables per day to have a good result.
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Beet
Nutrition:
Calories, Fat, Sodium, Carbohydrates, Fiber, Sugars, Protein, Potassium.
Health Benefits of Beets:
The best drink to concentrate on exam preparation and studying. The lack of blood circulation to your brain can have negative consequences when doing your research, and beets could aid in preventing that. Studies from 2011 indicate that beets can increase circulation to the brain, specifically, the frontal lobe. It is involved in memory and decision-making.
Required amount per day:
The ideal concentration is between 6.4 to 12.8 mg/kg of beets. To put it into simple terms, one cup (136 grams) of beets is enough every day.
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Nutrients:
Riboflavin (vitamin B2), niacin (vitamin B3), Magnesium, Potassium, phenolic compounds, or antioxidants.
Health Benefits:
-You can live longer.-There is a lower chance of developing heart failure.-There is a little chance to develop Parkinson's disease.-Your liver will be grateful.-Your DNA will become more powerful.
Required amount per day:
Studies show that moderate doses (from 75 to 250 milligrams) of caffeine may improve alertness and concentration, even if you're tired.
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Green tea: boost productivity
Nutrients:
The nutrients contained in 8 fluid ounces, which is roughly the equivalent of one cup of green tea, comprise:Calories, Protein, Fat, Carbohydrates, Fiber, Sugar.
Health Benefits:
Green tea contains two elements that can help improve the brain's performance. Along with caffeine, green tea also contains L-theanine. The amino acid has been proven to assist in stress management and improve brain performance.
Required amount per day:
Drinking between three and five cups of tea with green every day seems to be the ideal way for the most significant health benefits.
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Bottom Line
A healthy lifestyle can improve your academic performance and aid you to attain your goals in exams. A healthy, and balanced diet is mandatory for maintaining your brain and body health. If you do not eat well you can hardly make good preparations for exams and do good performances in the exam hall. So far, we have discussed 15 healthy and nutritious foods to eat during exam preparation as well as on the exam days. You can also add these foods to your regular diet.