9 amazing health benefits of watermelon or tarbuj 1# Keeps your heart healthy: Watermelons contain several bioactive compounds like citrulline, an amino acid that is metabolised to arginine. Arginine is used for the production nitric oxide, a compound that has a critical role to play in heart function. Studies suggest that watermelon reduces blood cholesterol levels and prevents development and progression of atherosclerosis that causes heart disease [1,2]. High potassium content in watermelon helps regulate hypertension, which is also linked to increased risk of heart disease. 2# Improves immunity: Watermelon is called an immune boosting food because it contains a host of vitamins — vitamin B6,B1 and C and is also rich in minerals like manganese that are required in several cycles involved in immune system. Consumption of watermelon has shown to improve inflammatory responses by stabilising homeostasis of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines like interferons and interle
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Masala CHAnna INGREDIENTS 4 medium cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 (1-inch) knob ginger, peeled, roughly chopped 1 to 6 green Thai chilies (to taste), roughly chopped 2 tablespoons (30ml) juice from 1 lemon, divided Kosher salt 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil or ghee 2 teaspoons (8g) black mustard seed 1 teaspoon (4g) whole cumin seed 1 large onion, finely diced (about 1 1/2 cups; 300g) 1/4 teaspoon (1g) baking soda 2 teaspoons (8g) ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon (2g) freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon (2g) ground turmeric 1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) store-bought or homemade garam masala, divided 1 (14-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes 2 (14-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped (1 ounce; 25g) DIRECTIONS 1. Combine garlic, ginger, chilies, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a mortar and pestle or in the small work bowl of a food processor and pound or process until a fine paste
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How To Make lemon Pickel Ingredients: 2 Kgs - Lemon 3/4 Kg/750gms/2 Cups - Salt 1/4 Kg/1 Cup - Red Chili Powder 50 gms/1/4 Cup - Turmeric Powder Method: Wash well pat dry lemons and cut them in 4 pieces/wedges, place then in a large bowl or and add salt. 2. Add red chili powder and turmeric powder. 3. Now mix well with hands to mix all the spices with lemon and all lemon wedges is coated with spices. 4. Transfer prepared pickle in a large jar/ glass bottle or pickle jar, you should fill 3/4 of jar and not full as lemon and salt will release water later so don't fill jar until full 5. Keep the jar under direct Sun light for 8-10 days ie everyone morning keep jar under Sun light and evening keep jar in shape inside house. Our easy no-oil, no-cook lemon pickle is ready to eat now. Notes You can do the same with lime. To preserve pickle for longer time add 1/4kg or 250ml of oil, heat oil well and allow to cool completely then
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Benefits Of Grapes Skin Benefits Provides Protection Against Sunburns Reverses Aging Makes Skin Supple Combats Uneven Skin Tone Helps Lighten Scars Hair Benefits Treatment For Hair Loss Imparts Shine To Limp, Dead Hair Provides Volume To Hair Fights Stubborn Dandruff Health Benefits Relieves Migraine Treats Alzheimer’s Disease Prevents Indigestion Fights Breast Cancer Prevents Eye Degeneration Treats Diabetes Lowers Cholesterol In Blood Heals Kidney Disorders Relieves Asthma Helps Fighting Viral Infections Relieves Constipation
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COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 50 mins Total Time 1 hrs 10 mins Course: Main Course Servings : 6 servings Calories : 412 kcal Ingredients 2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch chunks Salt and pepper or to taste 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons curry powder 1/2 onion thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 can (14 ounce) coconut milk 1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomato 1 can (8 ounce) tomato sauce 3 tablespoons sugar Instructions Season the chicken chunks with salt and pepper. Mix curry powder and oil. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the curry oil mixture. Heat curry oil for 1 minute. Add garlic and onions and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken chunks and toss lightly to coat with the curry oil mixture. Reduce heat to medium, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is no longer
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Mangoes Mangos taste so good that people forget they are also healthy! Discover how the “king of fruits” can help you, plus why monkeys eat mango seeds and a few mango cautions and concerns. Health Benefits 1. Prevents Cancer: Research has shown antioxidant compounds in mango fruit have been found to protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers. These compounds include quercetin, isoquercitrin, astragalin, fisetin, gallic acid and methylgallat, as well as the abundant enzymes. 2. Lowers Cholesterol: The high levels of fiber, pectin and vitamin C help to lower serum cholesterol levels , specifically Low-Density Lipoprotein (the bad stuff). 3. Clears the Skin: Can be used both internally and externally for the skin . Mangos help clear clogged pores and eliminate pimples. 4. Improves Eye Health: One cup of sliced mangoes supplies 25 percent of the needed daily value
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COTTON CANDY ICE CREAM ingredients 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup milk whole 2 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup cotton candy syrup (I used Jelly Belly Cotton Candy Syrup) 1 tsp vanilla extract food coloring (optional) instructions In a medium sized bowl, whisk together milk and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Pour vanilla, heavy whipping cream, and cotton candy syrup into the bowl and whisk until combined. If using food coloring: Depending on the brand of cotton candy syrup you used, the mixture might already have a pink hue. If you'd like the ice cream to be pink, keep this in mind - you won't need to add much more pink food coloring to get your desired color. If you'd like the ice cream to be another color than pink, don't worry - as pictured, I used blue food coloring, and only had to add a few drops to achieve a nice light blue color. No matter what color you're using, add the food coloring slowl
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Kung Pao Chickpeas INGREDIENTS Marinade: 2 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 lime zested and juiced 1 Tbsp agave or honey 1 Tbsp coconut oil melted (or vegetable oil) 1 Tbsp cornstarch 1 ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed well, 14.5 Stir-Fry: 2 Tbsp coconut oil or vegetable 3 cloves garlic minced 1 inch section of fresh ginger grated, 1 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper 1/2 cup peanuts 1 cup bottled kung pao sauce Garnish: Green onions thinly sliced Thai chili peppers sliced Peanuts Cilantro Red cabbage Sesame seeds INSTRUCTIONS Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl. Add the chickpeas to the marinade, and stir. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes. In a large skillet or wok over medium heat, add the coconut oil, the marinated chickpeas and the remaining stir fry ingredients. Sauté for about 6 to 10 minutes, until the chickpeas
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CHICKEN PARMESAN SLIDERS Chicken Parmesan Sliders Prep time 15 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 35 mins Fried chicken tenders, tomato sauce, and lots of mozzarella cheese make this slider recipe a sure win. Author: Kat Jeter & Melinda Caldwell Recipe type: Appetizer Serves: 15 Ingredients 15 Slider Buns 1 lb Breaded Chicken Tenders * *These should be cooked already** (weight is approx.) 2 c Pasta Sauce 2 c Mozzarella Cheese, shredded ½ c Parmesan Cheese, shredded 3 Tbsp butter, melted 1 tsp Garlic powder (more to taste) 1 tsp Italian seasoning Instruction: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the bottom half of the slider buns in a greased casserole dish. Place cooked chicken tenders on the bottom buns and then cover them in sauce. Combine the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and sprinkle it over the sauce. Place the top buns on the sliders. Melt the butter and mix the garlic powder until it is thoroughly c