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Flaxseed(Alsi)  Powder/Chutney: Flaxseed is the new wonder food.These small seeds are a powerhouse of some of the most healthy components like lignans,omega-3 fatty acids and fibre. Flaxseeds have the power to fight against certain cancers like breast,colon and prostrate. These seeds also protect us against diabetics and cardiovascular diseases.A diet rich in flaxseeds helps reduce inflammation and also control hot flashes in menopausal women. Today's recipe is a simple and quick flaxseed powder/chutney which you can store upto a week in an air tight glass container. You can have it with rice,idli,dosa or even chapati. Ingredients: Flaxseeds-1 small bowl Cumin seeds-1/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder-1 teaspoon Garlic-5-6 cloves Rock salt-as per taste Sugar-1/2 teaspoon(optional) Steps: -Heat a small heavy bottom pan on medium to low heat and dry roast the flaxseeds,stirring them constantly for 2-3 minutes. As soon as the seeds start to splutter,turn off the gas and allow the flaxseeds...

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...