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  • Tasty Refreshing Lemonade Recipe | Secret Ingredient ;)

    Tasty Refreshing Lemonade Recipe | Secret Ingredient 😉

     

    Hello Everyone , Summer is almost here on top of that my fellow muslims all around the world are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan so here is a quick and easy recipe of how I make lemonade in my home. The secret ingredient we will use is the black salt and it is what makes this lemonade so good.If you don’t have it you can use regular salt but this is what brings the taste so make sure to buy it later.

    Some great benefits of lemonade includes weight loss, detoxification , hydration , helps with indigestion and great source of  Vitaminc C.

    WHAT YOU NEED ( Serves 4-5 people )

    • Lemon Juice                1/2 Cup
    • Sugar                             1 Cup
    • Black Salt                     1 Teaspoon
    • Water                            6-7 Cups

    Instructions

    1. Add Water To A Jug
    2. Add Lemon Juice, Sugar and Black Salt
    3. Mix Well
    4. Serve Chilled

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  • Healthy Red Kidney Beans Gravy | Red Lobia Ka Salan | لوبیہ کا سالن | & Benefits

    Healthy Red Kidney Beans Gravy | Red Lobia Ka Salan | لوبیہ کا سالن | & Benefits

    Benefits of Red Kidney Beans

    Kidney beans carry a great source of manganese that acts as an antioxidant defense for your body as well as plenty of protein which makes them the best substitutes for meat & dairy products.

    According to WHFoods Cooked Red Kidney Beans have:
    • molybdenum  295%
    • folate                58%
    • fiber                 45%
    • copper             42%
    • manganese     38%
    • phosphorus    35%
    • protein            31%
    • vitamin B       123%
    • iron                 22%
    • potassium      20%
    • magnesium    19%

    Kidney beans are known to be a great defense against some cancers , combine that with the awesome powers (including cancer reducing ) of turmeric, mixed with the anti-inflammatory powers of ginger and garlic, Voila ! What a great way to keep your body healthy. So don’t forget to try this recipe !


     

    What you need

    • Red Kidney Beans              1 Cup
    • Water                                    5 Cup
    • Organic Tomato                  1 medium sized
    • Green Chillies (Serrano)   1
    • Onion                                    1 medium sized
    • Ginger/Garlic Paste           1 TBSP
    • Sunflower Oil                       1/2 Cup
    • Cilantro                                 For Garnish

    Spices

    • Red Pepper                         per taste or 1/2 Tbsp
    • Himalayan Salt                  per taste
    • Cumin Powder                   1/2 Tbsp
    • Coriander Powder             1/2 Tbsp
    • Turmeric                             1/2 TSP

     

    Instructions

    1. There are two sizes available for red kidney beans we are using the small size bought at the local south asian grocery store ( it is said that the small size tastes better )
    2. You can soak it overnight if you like you don’t have to but it ll make things easier.You can boil the beans before starting the recipe so its easier to cook  OR you can use a pressure cooker.
    3. Chop Onion
    4. Add Onions to the pot with 1/2 Cup Oil
    5. Fry for 4-5 minutes
    6. Add Ginger/Garlic Paste
    7. Add tomatoes and green chillies
    8. Stir , sprinkle some water if the onions start to stick to the pot.
    9. Add all the spices
    10. Stir and mix well
    11. Add beans and mix
    12. Add water
    13. Securely close your pressure cooker for and leave it for about 25-30 min
    14. If you choose not to use a pressure cooker at this point you can add another cup of water and leave it on stove for 40-50 min.
    15. Add Cilantro
    16. Serve hot with flat bread ( Roti ) and Enjoy!

     

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  • Anti-Inflammatory Ginger & Turmeric Tea | Natural Remedy To Fight Cold & Flu

    Anti-Inflammatory Ginger & Turmeric Tea | Natural Remedy To Fight Cold & Flu

    What you ‘ll need

    • 1.5 inch         Ginger
    • 1 inch            Fresh Turmeric
    • 2 Cups          Water
    • As needed    Organic Honey or Raw Honey

    Instructions

    1. Clean and cut ginger and turmeric in half
    2. Bring water to boil
    3. Add ginger and turmeric
    4. Once water starts boiling , boil it for 10 minutes.
    5. Pour it into a cup and add honey as much as you desire.
    6. Drink it while its warm.

    Benefits

    The spectacular turmeric ginger tea has a very lengthy list of benefits which includes helping you eliminate inflammation and strengthening your immune system. Help your body become naturally strong enough to fight off flu and cold related problems this season.  Collaboration of these powerful ingredients helps speed up relief for cough, colds, congestion and eradicates the masked infections. Turmeric is also a great known agent to clean acne, acne scars and improve skin quality overall.  Make it a part of your daily routine once a day is or once every two days is good enough to stay safe this flu season.


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  • Organic Chicken Broth Recipe | Desi Murgh Yakhni | Great For Patients , New Mothers & Winter Days!

    Organic Chicken Broth Recipe | Desi Murgh Yakhni | Great For Patients , New Mothers & Winter Days!

    You will need…

    • Whole Chicken –   1 Kg   (Preferably organic & pasture raised )
    • Water                  –  20 Cups
    • Onion                  –   1 Medium size ( Cut it up into large pieces )
    • Ginger                 –  1-2 cm thick
    • Garlic                  – 2 whole heads ( peeled or not doesn’t matter you’ll be draining it later. Cut it in half  if you don’t want to peel it )

    Spices

    • Turmeric                            1 TBSP
    • Black Pepper                     1 – 1/2 TBSP
    • Himalayan Salt                  According to your taste
    • Cumin Seeds                      2 TBSP
    • Dried Coriander Seeds     2 TBSP
    • ( Optional:  Cloves  1 TSP  )

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  • Delicious Karelay Gosht | کریلےگوشت | Bitter Gourd With Meat | Recipe & Benefits

    Delicious Karelay Gosht | کریلےگوشت | Bitter Gourd With Meat | Recipe & Benefits

     Benefits of Bitter Gourd

    • A great liver tonic
    • Helps to get rid of acne and blemishes.
    • Helps fight against infections
    • Helps fight against cancer
    • Helps reduce blood sugar levels

    For the recipe you will need..

    Please note that this is the amount I use for my recipe , you are always welcome to change it to your preference.
    1. Meat ( Lamb/Goat)                     – 1 Kg
    2. Bitter Gourd (Karela)                  – 1 Kg    ( use the same amount for both the meat and bitter gourd)
    3. Medium Organic Onions            –   2
    4. Organic Tomatoes                        –  3-4
    5. Ginger/Garlic Paste                     –  1 TBSP
    6. Turmeric (Haldi)                         – 1/2 TSP
    7. Red Pepper                                    – 1 1/2 TBSP or as you prefer.
    8. Himalayan Salt                             – 1 TBSP or as you prefer.
    9. Coriander Powder                        – 1 1/2 TSP
    10. Cumin Powder                              – 1 1/2 TSP
    11. Cumin Who                                 – 1/2 TSP
    12. Crushed Red Pepper ( Optional)
    13. Whole Spices ( Garam Masala)   1/4 tsp
    14. Oil ( I prefer sunflower oil )       – 1/2 half cup

    Method

    Note: I used already boiled meat for convenience.

    Prepare your Bitter Gourd before cooking : Cut your bitter gourd (karela) into slices rub it with salt. Leave it for 1 hour. Wash , squeeze and dry.

    1. Take one of your sliced onion , fry in 3-4 TBSP of oil till light brown and then place them separately.
    2. In the same pan , add 3-4 TBSP of oil again and add your sliced bitter gourd, fry for few min till lightly brown.
    3. Take your other sliced onion and fry till light brown then add ginger garlic paste then add meat and fry for few minutes approx. 5-10 min.
    4. You may sprinkle the pan with water if needed.
    5. Add all the spices .
    6. Add sliced tomatoes.
    7. Fry for few minutes
    8. Cover and let it sit on low heat for 5-10 min or until tomatoes turn into puree.
    9. Add green chillies give it a sprinkle of water if needed.
    10. Cover and cook on low flame for 10-15 min.
    11. Serve with roti.

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