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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