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Crispy Masala French Fries – 3 Flavor Twists Kids Will Love! Potato snacks are an all-time favorite for both kids and adults! French fries are my tween’s go-to lunchbox treat — and over the years, I’ve created my own healthier, crispier version with a special twist. These fries are tossed in a homemade masala (spice mix) that adds a burst of flavor — and the secret healthy ingredient I use gives them an irresistible crunch! 🌟 What’s Special? A healthy secret ingredient: rice flour adds crispness without deep batter. Customizable spice blends: choose from 3 unique masala mixes based on your mood or craving. 🥔 Ingredients: 8 large potatoes Oil for frying 4 teaspoons rice flour Magic Spice Mixes (Choose One or Try All!) Spice Mix 1: Kala namak (rock salt) Red chilli powder Amchur (dry mango) powder Spice Mix 2: Peri-peri spice powder Spice Mix 3: Oregano Chilli flakes A pinch of salt 👩‍🍳 Method: Prep the potatoes: Was...

Quick Cucumber and Cheese Sandwich This easy sandwich is perfect for a lazy Sunday  and it's simple and doesn't require many ingredients. Just a few pieces of sandwich bread or any whole wheat/multigrain bread ,grated cheese and cucumber and you're good to go. You can also involve kids while making this or this can be their Sunday chore to help mommy :). Ingredients : Whole wheat /multigrain/plain sandwich  bread -8 pieces. Cucumber- 2 medium( grated) Processed Cheese cubes- 5 cubes (grated) Black pepper powder- 1 tablespoon(freshly ground) Butter- for spreading on the bread Knife Steps to make the sandwich: - Take 2 slices of the bread and cut the edges with the help of a knife. - With the help of a butter knife spread butter evenly on one side of each slice. -Take a teaspoon of the grated cucumber and place it on one slice and again another teaspoon of grated cheese. -Spread the  grated cheese and cucumber mixture evenly and sprinkle a pinch of freshly grounded black pe...

Ghee the Indian Superfood :  What is ghee?  Ghee is a type of clarified butter. It's more concentrated in fat than butter, as its water and milk solids have been removed. Ghee is made from the milk of a buffalo or cow. Pure desi ghee, is ghee made of cow's milk. It contains plenty of omega-3 fatty acids along with Vitamin A. It is one of the best oils for cooking. According to Ayurveda,Ghee stimulates digestive fire. It has a very high smoke point (~485 degrees F) and its chemical structure does not change at high heat.  why should you have ghee?  Benefits of ghee  Ghee has several health benefits including increasing metabolism, decreasing inflammation, and improving heart health.    This Indian superfood also improves the memory and strengthens the brain and nervous system, promotes longevity and helps restore balance to your mind.  ghee is known to stimulate the digestive process and is likely to aid in we...

Immunity Boosting recipes :1 Home made immunity boosting (Kadha/Kashayam )Powder: As most states begin to re-open, we are seeing a surge in new cases everyday. I want to make sure that every parent is armed with what they need to support their kids. In this pandemic-ridden world, we need all the right information we can get to protect ourselves and our loved ones. The much awaited monsoon season is also here and monsoon brings along numerous diseases too. Our immunity takes a dip during this season making us more susceptible to common cold, flu, other viral infections,and digestive issues. A good immune system, therefore, is required during this season, which can be built by consuming good seasonal food. We all know that the market is flooded with many immunity boosting capsules and powders that are expensive and most of them contain preservatives to retain the shelf-life of these products. Anything that is home made is always easy on the pocket and we are sure about the ingredien...

  A Classic Indian Veg Recipe Everyone Loves Stuffed Bhindi, or Bharwa Bhindi, is a much-loved Indian dish that transforms simple okra into a flavorful, nutritious sabzi. With a handful of pantry spices and 15–20 minutes of cooking, this dry sabzi fits right into everyday lunches, tiffin boxes, or festive thalis. 🥄 Ingredients   250g fresh bhindi (okra) 2 tbsp besan (gram flour) 1 tsp coriander powder ½ tsp cumin powder ½ tsp red chilli powder ½ tsp turmeric Salt to taste 1–2 tbsp oil Optional: A pinch of amchur (dry mango powder) or chaat masala 👩‍🍳 Instructions   1. Wash & dry the bhindi completely. Slit each one lengthwise without cutting through. 2. In a bowl, mix all the dry spices and besan to create the stuffing. 3. Stuff each bhindi with the mixture carefully. 4. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Place bhindi in a single layer. 5. Cook on low heat, gently flipping every few minutes until tender and golden. 6. Serve hot with roti, dal, or plain curd rice. ...

My next holi special recipe is the boondi and sev bhel.This is also a quick to make recipe and tastes great. I have used pudina sev but you can also use plain sev.This is a sweet and tangy bhel and is a good holi snack recipe.You can also add sprouts or boiled chickpeas to make is more healthy. Ingredients: Boondi-100 grams Pudina sev-100 grams Tomato-1 small,deseeded and finely chopped Onion-1 small,finely chopped Green chilles-1 finely chopped Green mango/Keiri-small piece,peeled and finely chopped Pudina and coriander leaves-3 teaspoons,finely chopped Green chutney- 3 teaspoons,See RECIPE here http://mamasview.blogspot.in/2012/04/healthy-green-dhania-chutneycoriander.html Tamarind Chutney-2 teaspoons Curd-1 tablespoon Chaat masala-2 teaspoons Fresh lime juice-2 teaspoons Method: -Take a mixing bowl and add all the above ingredients one by one and gently mix with a spoon and serve immediately.