Turmeric — a vital input in Indian cuisine – has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties which boost the body’s immunity. It is also an antidote for arthritis, depression and cancer. Here are four recipes to harness the healing power of turmeric, writes Parvathy Menon
This summer, try out these fresh and cool salad recipes made of healthy, immunity-boosting fruits and vegetables.
Parvathy Menon
AVOCADO AND STRAWBERRY SALAD (4 servings)
INGREDIENTS
1 bunch of fresh spinach
1 box of strawberries
2 large avocados, sliced into cubes
⅓ cup of raw walnuts or slivered almonds
⅓ cup of crumbled feta cheese For the dressing
½ cup of good […]
-Monojit Ghosh Physical exercise builds inherent immunity in a number of ways
As the country is in the grip of a deadly second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, millions of Indians are realising that high body immunity is one of the most effective ways to fight the Coronavirus. Medical experts are unanimous that high immunity levels enable […]
1 cup oil
1.5 kg mutton
1 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger
1 tsp finely chopped fresh garlic
3 medium sized onions (finely sliced)
2 cinnamon sticks
½ tsp cloves
½ tsp black peppercorns
2 black cardamoms
14 green cardamoms, split
4 bay leaves
2 tbsp kewra water
2 to 3 tbsp almonds
Salt to taste
2 tsp red chilly powder
1 ½ tsp coriander […]
1 ¼ boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp coriander powder
½ tsp chilly powder
2 tsp garam masala
½ tsp salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
For the korma
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
¾ cup water, divided into ¼ cup and ½ cup
2 onions, peeled and cut into […]
A traditional Indian delicacy, korma is a dish of meat or vegetables braised with curd, cream, coconut milk, water or stock, and mellowed in spices such as coriander and cumin to produce a thick sauce or gravy. Korma is usually served with naan/roti or rice. Try out these immunity-boosting healthy korma recipes – Parvathy Menon
– Monojit Ghosh is a former gymnast and fitness trainer and gymnastics coach at Art Corner Gymnastics, Bangalore
Do you remember the good old days before the tech invasion of laptops, computer tabs and smartphones when summers were filled with free play and children skipping a rope solo, in twos and threes? Remember children enjoying […]
½ cup plus 2 tbsp sugar
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
4 cups vegetable oil
1 cup plain oats
½ cup rice flour
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp baking powder
¾ tsp salt
1 large egg
½ cup (or more) soda
2 large crisp apples, peeled, cored and sliced into thin rings
Preparation guide
Whisk ½ cup sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon in a shallow bowl; […]
4 cups shredded zucchini
2/3 cup maida
2 large eggs, beaten lightly
1/3 cup sliced spring onions
2 tbsp olive oil
Sour cream, for serving (optional)
Preparation guide
Place the shredded zucchini in a colander and sprinkle lightly with salt. Allow the zucchini to stand for 10 minutes. Using your hands, squeeze out as much liquid from the zucchini as possible. […]
500 gm cauliflower florets
100 gm crumbled feta cheese
1 tsp thyme
¾ cup fresh breadcrumbs
cup maida
1 egg yolk
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Salad, to serve
Lemon wedges, to serve
Preparation guide
Preheat oven to 150°C. Place the cauliflower florets in a metal steamer over a saucepan of simmering water. Steam for 5-7 minutes until tender.
Mince the cauliflower. Add feta, […]
From the French beignets to the Indian pakora, fritters make it to the shortlist of favourite snack foods in all cuisines. Vegetable, cheese, meats, sweet or savoury fritters can be given with a healthy touch by adding nutritious ingredients. Here are my favourite fritter recipes – Parvathy Menon
Stretching exercises benefit everyone but especially children. Children have natural muscle flexibility, and by nurturing it through regular exercise, they can reap lifelong health benefits. Moreover children experience major physical growth spurts, during which muscles get stiff. Stretching […]
Steam the bananas in a large saucepan. Be careful they don’t become too soft.
Drain and roll the bananas in melted butter and subsequently roll each banana separately in the chopped groundnuts/peanuts.
Arrange them in a baking dish and bake for 15 minutes at 190°C.
Serve with ice […]
Ingredients for Kenyan vermicelli bread (12 servings)
1 kg vermicelli
4 cups unsweetened coconut milk
½ cup sugar
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 egg
½ cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour
Preparation guide for Kenyan vermicelli bread
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Coat a baking dish with butter.
Boil the vermicelli until cooked, then drain.
Boil the coconut milk and sugar in a large saucepan, […]
Sukuma Wiki is Swahili for ‘push the week’ and refers to a meal on a budget. It is usually made from leftovers and can include meat.
Ingredients
1 kg spinach, chopped into large pieces
2 tbsp flour
Juice of one lemon
Oil for frying
One chopped onion
Two-three chopped tomatoes
One chilly
Leftover cooked chicken
Salt, chilly powder and pepper to taste
While Chinese and Italian food is popular in India, African soul food is less known. Here are some delectable easy-to-rustle-up recipes from the African continent – Parvathy Menon
Githeri
(4 servings)
Githeri is a corn and beans stew, a staple of the Kikuyu tribe of Kenya.
Ingredients
1 cup dried whole kernel corn
1 cup dried kidney beans; soaked in cold […]
Monojit Ghosh is a former gymnast and fitness trainer and gymnastics coach at Art Corner Gymnastics, Bangalore
Planks are integral to exercise routines. They strengthen muscles and improve body balance. Here are some benefits of including planks in workout routines:
Provides relief from back pain
Increases core and back muscle strength
Builds deep inner core muscles
Improves body posture and […]
Pindi chole is made without onion, garlic and tomatoes.
Ingredients
1 tsp dry mango powder
2 green chillies, slit in half
½ tsp red chilli powder
2 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
½ tsp garam masala
1 tsp black salt
¼ tsp asafoetida
1 tsp kasoori methi
2 inch ginger, julienned
Salt to taste
¼ cup ghee
¼ cup oil
Lemon wedges
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
The Lohri festival is celebrated in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu in mid-January every year to mark the culmination of winter. People gather with friends and families, dance to the beats of the dhol and rustle up a feast. Here are some special Lohri recipes. – Parvathy Menon
The outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic has caused diagnostic delays and made it challenging for medical practitioners to deliver timely cancer treatment to children
– Dr. Stalin Ramprakash is a paediatric haematology, oncology and BMT consultant at Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru
Childhood cancer comprises almost 3-5 percent of the total cancer cases in India. If diagnosed […]
Bring India with this platter of Christmas fare from Kerala and Goa to your dining table. Try out these homemade delights, without preservatives and artificial flavouring – Parvathy Menon
Stair climbing is a great cardio exercise that burns calories, develops muscle strength and stamina. If you transform this routine activity into a workout — at least 15 minutes every day — you will develop strong glutes, thighs, hips and abdominals and also lose weight
– Monojit Ghosh is a former gymnast and fitness trainer […]
1 tbsp olive oil
8 large sliced garlic cloves
4 cups peeled, chopped, and seeded tomatoes
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped carrot
1 ½ tbsp sugar
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
250 ml milk and two tsp milk powder
2 cups fresh sweet corn
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (you can use coriander leaves as well)
1 loaf ciabatta or French loaf, halved lengthwise
½ cup softened butter
2 chopped garlic cloves
1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1 ½ cup shredded mozzarella
2 large tomatoes, sliced
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
2 tbsp thinly sliced fresh basil, for garnishing
Tomatoes are the perfect immunity booster in these pandemic times – Parvathy Menon
In ancient times, humans were afraid to eat tomato assuming it was poisonous because of its relation to belladonna or the deadly nightshade plant. Now, of course we know better and no meal is complete without the tangy sweet taste of tomato.
– Monojit Ghosh is a former gymnast and fitness trainer and gymnastics coach at Art Corner Gymnastics, Bangalore
An excellent home-based physical workout activity is push-ups. Push-ups work the triceps, pectoral muscles, lats, and shoulders as well as strengthen the lower back and core muscles – Monojit Ghosh
Boil water in a large pan. Add and cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions.
Heat a little oil in a pan, tip in the mushrooms, and fry until cooked.
Drain the pasta and tip into […]
Working out at home without supervision and proper equipment has its perils. And one of the most common complaints of people of all age groups exercising at home is knee pain – Monojit Ghosh
– Monojit Ghosh is a former national level gymnast and fitness trainer/coach at Art Corner Gymnastics, Bengaluru
Heat oven to 150°C.
Mix the butter and sugar in a bowl.
Add condensed milk, and beat well. Now add oats and apricots, and mix well. Finally, add the flour and mix well.
Bring the dough together into one big […]
Grind almonds roughly.
Add flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt to the almonds and grind for another 20-30 seconds.
Add butter and grind again. Tip the dough out onto a work surface and […]
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