Sago curd upma | Saggubiyyam perugu upma | Yogurt Sago | Easy healthy low calorie Break fast recipes | Step by step pictures

Yesterday posted sago lemon upma.Now,It`s another recipe of sago..This time iam sharing sago curd upma which is very easy and tasty dish for break fast times...The process is little bit different when you compare with regular curd rice and except soaking sago part,remaining recipe takes less than 20 minutes It`s a perfect recipe for dinner times to those who prefers low calorie meals..Try this next time and share your comments.

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CATEGORY- BREAK FAST RECIPES/TIFFINS
PREPARATION TIME- 30 MINUTES
COOKING TIME- 15 MINUTES

WHAT YOU NEED

Sago/saggubiyyam/tapioca pearls- 1 cup
salt-to taste
green chilli-4-5
curd-1/2 cup
water-1/2 cup
lemon juice -1 tsp (optional)
Oil-1 -2 tbsp
mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
red chili-2
hing-2 pinches (optional)
curry leaves-5-6

HOW TO COOK

Wash and soak sago for 1 hour..Soaking time quantity is depended on sago variety..Here,I soaked almost 2 hours..

Turn on heat under a non stick pan..Add oil and fry the ingredients which mentioned under oil...

Saute green chillis for half minute.Add water and let it boil.throw in salt and mix well.

While boiling add in sago and mix well..Then add curd and mix it..Cook for 5 minutes in medium flame and turn off.We are adding soaked sago,so it does n`t need much time, or cook until sago turns transparent.

Squeeze lemon juice if you like and mix once again..You can add cilantro leaves If you have.Serve hot with any pickle..

Spinach roti/Palak roti/Easy spinach paratha with frozen spinach/Spinach health benefits/Masala palak chapathi/Easy indian roti recipes for dinner/frozen spinach recipes

Spinach paratha or spinach roti is a very popular recipe in north india which goes in break fast/dinner mostly.A very long time back I posted a recipe with name spinach roti where I used fresh spinach for the recipe.Iam reposting the same old recipe today again..But this time I used frozen spinach cubes instead of fresh leaves,,It`s difficult to get spinach in foz,but in paraguay can find easily in chinese super markets.
Coming to the recipe,palak roti is very healthy and nutritious flat bread for..Those who avoids spinach can enjoy this without any fuss..This palak roti tastes best when served hot along with some thick yoghurt and pickle.There are 2-3 types of methods are there to prepare this rotis and it depends on the person who is trying it..In my case,first time I combined fresh chopped spinach with flour and other spices..And this time I pureed palak into paste and then used with flour..Also,this is wheat flour version recipe.so,it`s a guilt free recipe to have number of rotis.Except the grinding part of spinach it`s very simple and easy one..try it and let me know..

SPINACH HEALTH BENEFITS:

Diet 
One cup of spinach has nearly 20% of the RDA of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion, prevents constipation, maintains low blood sugar, and curbs overeating.

Cancer 
Flavonoids -- a phytonutrient with anti-cancer properties abundant in spinach -- have been shown to slow down cell division in human stomach and skin cancer cells. Furthermore, spinach has shown significant protection against the occurrence of aggressive prostate cancer.

Anti-Inflammatory
Neoxanthin and violaxanthin are two anti-inflammatory epoxyxanthophylls that play an important role in regulation of inflammation and are present in unusual amounts in spinach.

Antioxidants
The vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, manganese, zinc and selenium present in spinach all serve as powerful antioxidants that combat the onset of osteoporosis, atherosclerosis and high blood pressure.

Blood Pressure 
By inhibiting the angiotensin I-converting enzyme, peptides within spinach have been shown to effectively lower blood pressure.

Vision
Both antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin are especially plentiful in spinach and protect the eye from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.

Immunity 
One cup of spinach contains over 337% of the RDA of vitamin A that not only protects and strengthens "entry points" into the human body, such as mucous membranes, respiratory, urinary and intestinal tracts, but is also a key component of lymphocytes (or white blood cells) that fight infection.

Skin
The high amount of vitamin A in spinach also promotes healthy skin by allowing for proper moisture retention in the epidermis, thus fighting psoriasis, keratinization, acne and even wrinkles.

Bones 
One cup of boiled spinach provides over 1000% of the RDA of vitamin K that can prevent excess activation of osteoclasts (the cells that break down bones), as well as promote the synthesis of osteocalcin, the protein that is essential for maintaining the strength and density of our bones.

Calcification
Vitamin K is a crucial component of the process called carboxylation, which produces the matrix Gla protein that directly prevents calcium from forming in tissue. Eating one cup of spinach contributes to this process that fights atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Brain and Nervous Function
The abundance of vitamin K in spinach contributes greatly to a healthy nervous system and brain function by providing an essential part for the synthesis of sphingolipids, the crucial fat that makes up the Myelin sheath around our nerves.

CATEGORY- HOME MADE/BASICS/FREEZING FRUITS
PREPARATION TIME- 15 MINUTES

WHAT YOU NEED

maida/all purpose flour-1 cup

wheat flour-1 cup

fresh cilantro leaves-1 fist ful

frozen spinach cubes-4

ginger garlic paste/GGP-1 or 2 tsp

green chili -4-5

salt-to taste

cumin seeds-1/2 tsp

oil-for pan frying

HOW TO PREPARE

Take frozen spinach,chopped cilantro leaves,salt,green chili,GGP,cumin in a jar and blend into fine paste using a 2-3 tbsp of water if needed.

Mix this in a bowl with two flours and make into a soft dough.you no need any water this time.keep it aside for 15 min.

Now divide the dough into equal size balls.and roll like chapathi.

Heat a pan and fry  palak roti on both sides with oil..Serve hot with pickle and curd.

EASY TO WITH STEP WISE PICTURES

MAHAS NOTES

Can use finely chopped spinach 1 cup and skip cilantro leaves.

I added cilantro for flavor and it does n`t dominates the spinach taste.

replace green chili with red chili powder and use 1/2 tsp garam masala for spicy flavor.

While grinding use milk or curd for rich taste,instead of water.

Also,can use 2 cups of wheat flour and skip maida.

Replace cumin seeds with cumin powder.But more than the raw cumin powder,roasted cumin powder gives more flavor..

***Because of using frozen spinach roti may results little bit rubbery..****

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Tomato coriander leaves masala roti/Tomato cilantro spiced paratha/Easy indian dinner recipes/South indian easy and healthy recipes/indian flat bread recipes/Step by step pictures/Tomato health benefits

Hi every one.How are you all doing..I have few recipes to post in draft which also have step wise pictures.But,due to the busy schedule,Iam not able to spend much time with blog.Also,low strength net connection is not encouraging me to work on it..Up to 1 pm kids keeping me busy and after they went to school,clock is running so fast.Within few hours it showing 6 pm and kids are standing in front of me.Again Iam engaged with them and finally bed time is calling along with kids.Not only me,It happens in every home and it is the natural life of women who sacrifices the life for family.Hats off to all those great ladies.

Coming to the recipe,It is a simple recipe which was suddenly created by me in my little kitchen.I have one chopped tomato in a bowl in fridge.Also,I chopped some cilantro leaves to use in rasam and curry.But Few was remained and by using those two I prepared this roti along with common spices..Instead of plain roti/pulka/paratha you can try this for a variation.Those kids who avoids tomatoes or cilantro leaves will enjoy this version.But You should serve this rotis immediately after cooking other wise tastes poor/low.You can serve this rotis with gravies,chutneys,pickles and raitas.Most of the time I prefer thick yogurt and mango pickle.It`s really a wonderful combination.Iam sure you all wil love this if you tried and tasted. Go ahead with recipe by following method and let me know about your result.

CATEGORY-ROTIS/SIMPLE BREAK FAST/HEALTHY DINNER IDEAS
PREPARATION TIME- 10 MINUTES
COOKING TIME-20 MINUTES

WHAT YOU NEED

 Wheat flour-1 1/2 cups

salt

ripen tomato-1 big

cilantro leaves fresh/chopped-1/2 cup loosely packed

red chili powder-(to taste)

garam masala-1 tsp

cumin-1 tsp

hing-2-3 pinches

ginger garlic paste(GGP)-1/2 tbsp

coriander powder-1 tsp

oil-for pan fry

HOW TO COOK

Take chopped cilantro,tomato and all other ingredients in mixy jar except oil.

Blend into puree.Take flour in a bowl/besan. add above ground mix and oil(I use sunflower oil)-1 tbsp to this flour.

Mix well with fingers and knead it like dough.You no need any extra water to knead,but if necessary add 1-2 tablespoons.But be careful while adding.Other wise it turns mushy and then you may need some more extra flour.

Now keep aside this for 10 minutes and then start rolling.

Divide dough into equal size balls and using extra flour roll well.

Heat a wide pan and put this rolled roti on it.Using some oil pan fry both sides well.

Do the same process with all the remaining rotis and serve hot with raita and pickle.

MAHAS NOTES

You can use green chili instead of red chili powder.

You can replace cumin seeds with  cumin powder.

Can skip garam masala and hing if you don`t like.But they gives taste and flavor.

You can also avoid GGP.It`s a common ingredient which I use often in my cooking.

If you are creative try this with mint leaves instead of adding cilantro and let me know.

I gave flour measurement approximately.If you feel it is too less after adding ground tomato mix add 1/2 more cup of flour and start kneading.

TOMATO HEALTH BENEFITS:

Improves vision: Vitamin A, present in tomatoes, helps to improve your eyesight as well as prevent night-blindness and macular degeneration.

Helps fight cancer: According to studies, tomatoes contain large amounts of the antioxidant lycopene, that is effective in lowering the risk of cancer, especially lung, stomach and prostrate cancers.

Maintaining blood health: Research suggests that a single tomato can provide about 40% of the daily vitamin C requirement and also contains vitamin A, potassium, and iron that is essential for maintaining normal blood health. Vitamin K, which is controls bleeding and blood clotting, tomatoes help in blood circulation.

Reduces risk of heart disease: The lycopene in tomatoes can protect you against cardiovascular diseases. Consuming tomatoes regularly helps decrease the levels of cholesterol and triglyceride in the blood, reducing the deposition of fats in the blood vessels.

Good for digestion: Eating tomatoes daily can keep your digestive system healthy as it prevents both, constipation and diarrhoea. It also prevents jaundice and effectively removes toxins from the body.