Low Calories Breckfast Indian Upma

Oats Upma

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 1 tsp oil
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp urad dal (split black gram)
• 1/2 tsp chana dal (split chickpeas)
• Salt to taste
• Coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Dry roast the oats in a pan for 2-3 minutes until they turn slightly brown. Keep aside.
2. Heat oil in the same pan and add mustard seeds. When they start to splutter, add cumin seeds, urad dal, and chana dal. Sauté for a minute.
3. Add onion and green chili and sauté until onion turns translucent.
4. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the veggies turn slightly soft.
5. Add the roasted oats and mix well. Add water and cover the pan. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes on medium-low heat.
6. Turn off the heat and let it sit for a minute.
7. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

This recipe makes 1 serving and has approximately 200-250 calories per serving. You can adjust the amount of oil and vegetables according to your preference.

Gram Flour Curry Recipe

 

Gram flour curry, also known as besan ki sabzi, is a popular Indian dish that is easy to make and tastes delicious. Here is a simple recipe for gram flour curry:

Ingredients:

     

•   1 cup gram flour (besan)
• · 2 tbsp oil
• · 1 tsp cumin seeds
• · 1 onion, chopped
• · 1 tomato, chopped
• · 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• · 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• · 1 tsp coriander powder
• · 1 tsp red chili powder
• · Salt to taste
• · 2 cups water
• · Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
• · If some gram flour plain dumplings are also put in this, then even better curry will be made.   

Instructions: 

1. In a bowl, mix gram flour with 1/2 cup water to make a smooth paste. Keep aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. When they start to splutter, add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft.
5. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for a minute.
6. Add the gram flour paste and stir continuously to avoid lumps. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. Now put gram flour dumplings too.
8. Add 2 cups of water and mix well. Bring it to a boil and cook for 5-7 minutes on low flame.
9. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice or chapati.

Your gram flour curry is ready to enjoy!

Delicious Dum Potatoes Recipe

                                                                 

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How To Make Delicious Dum Potatoes

Dum potatoes, also known as "dum aloo," is a popular Indian dish that features small potatoes cooked in a rich and flavorful sauce. Here's a recipe for making delicious dum potatoes:

Ingredients:

• 20-25 small baby potatoes, boiled and peeled
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
• 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1/2 cup curd (yogurt)
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves

Instructions:

1. In a pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
2. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies to the pan and sauté for a minute.
3. Add tomato puree to the pan and mix well. Cook the mixture for 5-6 minutes.
4. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and garam masala powder to the pan. Mix well.
5. Add boiled potatoes to the pan and mix them with the masala. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
6. Add curd to the pan and mix well. Add salt to taste and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
7. Add 1-2 cups of water to the pan, depending on how thick you want the gravy to be. Mix well and bring it to a boil.
8. Once the gravy starts boiling, cover the pan with a tight lid and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes. This process is known as "dum" cooking and helps to infuse the potatoes with the flavors of the masala.
9. After 10-15 minutes, remove the lid and check if the potatoes are cooked through and the gravy has thickened. If the gravy is too thick, add a little more water and cook for a few more minutes.
10. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or naan bread.

Enjoy your delicious dum potatoes!

Healthy Summer Lassi

  

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How to make cool and healthy lassi in summer

Lassi is a refreshing and healthy drink that is perfect for hot summer days. Here's a recipe for making a cool and healthy lassi:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh fruit (such as mango, strawberry, or peach)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
• Ice cubes (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine the yogurt, milk, chopped fruit, honey, and cardamom (if using).
2. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
3. If you want a thicker lassi, add a few ice cubes and blend again until smooth.
4. Pour the lassi into glasses and serve immediately.
5. You can also garnish with fresh fruit or a sprinkle of ground cardamom.

This lassi recipe is not only delicious, but it's also packed with nutrients from the fresh fruit and yogurt. Enjoy!

Matar Paneer Recipe.

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Matar Paneer is a popular vegetarian dish in Indian cuisine, which consists of green peas (matar) and paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked in a rich and creamy tomato-based sauce. Here is a recipe to make Matar Paneer:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
• 200 grams paneer, cubed
• 2-3 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1-2 green chilies, chopped
• 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 2-3 tablespoons oil or ghee
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing

Instructions:

1. Heat oil or ghee in a pan on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
2. Add chopped onions, green chilies, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes until the onions turn translucent.
3. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
4. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
5. Add green peas and paneer cubes. Mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes until the peas are cooked and the paneer cubes are lightly browned.
6. Add garam masala powder and mix well. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
7. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.

Your Matar Paneer is now ready to be enjoyed as a delicious vegetarian meal.

Nice Potato Peas Vegetable

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Simple Recipe For a Tasty Potato Peas Vegetable Dish:

Ingredients:

• 4-5 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 cup of green peas
• 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Allow them to splutter.
2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until onions turn translucent.
3. Add diced potatoes and stir well.
4. Add all the spices (coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt) and mix well.
5. Add green peas and 1/2 cup of water. Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat until potatoes are tender and the water has evaporated.
6. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves (optional).
7. Serve hot with chapati or rice.

Enjoy your delicious potato peas vegetable!