Health Benefits of Flaxseeds

The most important health benefit of flaxseeds and flaxseeds oil is that they are considered as the good source of fiber. Flaxseed is also gluten- and nut-free, so it can be used safely by individuals with these allergies.

Good Source of Magnesium

Dietary intake of flaxseed can decrease the risk of hot flashes among postmenopausal women

The continuous use of flaxseeds oil helps in controlling the bad cholesterol level in the body.

Protect from Cancer :Flaxseed is thought to prevent the growth of cancerous cells because its omega-3 fatty acids

Flaxseed contains lignans, which are fiber like antioxidant compounds that prevent inflammation and may decrease the risk for cancer and diabetes. Flaxseed also contains mucilaginous fiber that slows digestion and improves absorption of nutrients, thus promoting digestive health.

Consuming flaxseed every day improves glycemic control in obese men and women with pre-diabetes

Add 2 tablespoons of flaxseed to oatmeal or to Greek yogurt and fresh fruit for breakfast. Flaxseed can also be added to a smoothie or sprinkled on top of cooked vegetables for a nutty flavor. To add a nutritional punch, you can even add flaxseed to bran muffins or other baked products.

Health Benefits of Ginger Tea

Ginger Tea protects from blood thickness and remains the blood as thin. This results in the improved blood flow in the body.

It is also considered helpful for the treatment of the nausea.

Ginger has a long history of use for relieving digestive problems such as nausea, loss of appetite, motion sickness and pain.

Ginger: Health Benefits,  Nutritional Information

Ginger does contain numerous other anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds beneficial to health such as gingerols, beta-carotene, capsaicin, caffeic acid, curcumin and salicylate.

Ginger provides a variety of vitamins and minerals:

Carbohydrate – 17.77 g
Dietary Fiber – 2 g
Protein – 1.82 g
Dietary Fiber – 2 g
Sugars – 1.7 g
Sodium – 13 mg
Vitamin B6 – 0.16 mg
Calcium – 16 mg
Iron – 0.6 mg
Vitamin C – 5 mg
Potassium – 415 mg
Magnesium – 43 mg
Phosphorus – 34 mg
Zinc – 0.34 mg
Folate – 11 mcg
Riboflavin – 0.034 mg
Niacin – 0.75 mg
Iron – 0.6 mg

inger pairs well with many different types of seafood, oranges, melon, pork, pumpkin and apples. When buying fresh ginger, look for a root with smooth, taut skin (no wrinkles) and a spicy aroma.

Pate Brisee (Pie Dough)

Pie Dough

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter chilled and cut into small pieces
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water

DIRECTIONS

1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Add butter, and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal, 8 to 10 seconds;add ice water in a slo

2. Divide dough into two equal balls. Flatten each ball into a disc and wrap in plastic.

chinese sesame seeds ball

• 2 cups oil for deep-frying
• 1/2 cup white sesame seeds
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups boiling water
• 3 cups  rice flour
• 1 cup red bean paste

pre-heat the oil for deep-frying to 350 degrees F.

Spread the sesame seeds over a piece of wax or parchment paper. Place a small bowl of water beside the sesame seeds.

Dissolve the brown sugar in 1 cup of the boiling water.

Place the rice flour in a large bow;add the dissolved sugar and water mixture.

Stir until you have a sticky, caramel-colored dough, adding as much of the remaining 1/3 cup of boiling water as needed

Pinch off a piece of dough roughly the size of a golf ball. Use your thumb to make a deep indentation in the dough and then the thumb and index fingers of both hands to form the dough into a cup. Roll 1 level teaspoon of sweet red bean paste into a ball. Place the red bean paste in the hole, and shape the dough over the top to seal. It is important to make sure the red bean paste is completely covered. Continue with the remainder of the dough.

Dip a ball into the small bowl of water

Roll the ball over the sesame seeds. Repeat the process with the remainder of the balls.

Deep-fry

sesame Seed Ball

Gato til

Mix 1 cup of flour with 1/2 cup of milk .Add 1/2 cup of sugar.Mix well

Make a round shape .Garnish with sesame .Fry it

jamun

• Paneer (cottage cheese) 1/2 cup
• Refined flour 4 tablespoons
• Cornflour 4 tablespoons
• Sugar 1 1/2 cups
• Milk 1 tablespoon
•  1 tablespoonGreen cardamom powder
• Ghee

  Method

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  Grate cottage cheese ;Add the refined flour and cornflour, and knead well till smooth

  Step 2

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  Take each portion in your palm, press and roll into a smooth ball.

  Step 3

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  Bring the sugar and one and one-fourth cups of water to a boil, stirring till the sugar dissolves. Add the milk.

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  Add the cardamom powder in the syrup turns a light golden.

  Step 5

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  Heat sufficient ghee

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  Fry the jamun on medium heat

Ginger tea

Feeling cold?The heat and the ginger warms you right up, the steam and the lemon and the ginger help clear those sinuses, and the ginger and the honey soothe that scratchy throat.

mix 1 Tablespoon freshly grated ginger,1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice,1 Tablespoon honey,citronella

farata

In a bowl take 1 cup whole wheat flour,1/2 teaspoon salt

Add oil and water.

knead into a smooth soft dough. add more water

First fold into a semi-circle, then fold the semi-circle into half again.

Roll it out gently into a larger triangle. Continue the same process of rolling with the remaining dough portions.

peanut butter

Ingredients
2 cups  peanuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons peanut oil or other oil
1-2 tablespoons honey or other sweetener (optional)

Heat the oven to 350°F and toast the peanuts on a baking sheet until lightly golden and glossy with oil, about 10 minutes.

Pulse the peanuts until ground: Transfer the peanuts to a food processor or blender.

Run the food processor or blender continuously for another minute, then stop and scrape down the sides.

 Use blender continuously for another minute, then stop and scrape down the sides. 

Add the salt, oil, sweetener over the top of the peanut butter.

chana ghaat

3 potatoes, peeled, diced into tiny pieces and then boiled until soft, and drained

1 onion, diced very finely

juice of 1 lemon and sweet tamarind sauce

1 tsp red chilli powder, cumin powder,red chilli flakes,chat masala

fresh coriander, chopped

salt to taste

Mix together all the channa chaat ingredients in a bowl.

Roasted in oil

 Taste and adjust flavours according to your preference.