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| Quick & healthy Meal |
Cooking can be a refreshing exercise for some while, for others, it is still a part of daily chores that we feel like getting done as easily as possible. At the same time, we must consume nutritious food that benefits our health and helps us go on with our daily schedule. We have chosen ten meal options that can be prepared in 10 minutes and also satisfies your taste buds.
1. Oatmeal
Take half a cup of oats, milk, chia seeds and maple syrup in a jar and stir to combine. Cover it with a lid and place it in the refrigerator overnight. On the following morning, remove the jar from the refrigerator and stir to combine. You can add sliced strawberries and chopped mint to enhance the taste of the meal. Your healthy oatmeal is ready.
2. Poached Egg and Avocado Toast
Boil a cup of water and put two eggs in it. When the water is boiling, turn off the heat and carefully crack the eggs. Cover the pot and poach for 5 minutes. While the eggs are cooking, toast the bread and smash the avocado on each piece of toast. When the eggs are done, gently pull the rim off of the eggs and place the poached eggs on top of the toast. Sprinkle salt and pepper and serve with tomatoes.
3. Poha
Poha is a light and healthy food. To prepare it, simply clean 2 cups of medium flake poha with water, add strain to it in a bowl or a pot. Set it aside. Heat oil in a pan and fry the peanuts. In the same oil, add ¾ teaspoon of mustard seeds, ¾ teaspoon of cumin seeds, chopped onions, green chillies and curry leaves. Sauté till the onion turns pink. Add turmeric. Now add the softened poha. Add salt and give them a good mix. Sprinkle coriander leaves and roasted peanuts and serve it hot.
4. Muesli
Muesli is one of the healthiest options for breakfast. Boil a half cup of water and a half cup of milk, then add a half-cup of raw muesli to it. Lower the temperature and cook the muesli covered for 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally until the mix reaches the desired consistency. Eat it any time it looks good.
5. Vermicelli
Heat a kadhai and roast the vermicelli for 3 to 4 minutes until it turns slightly golden. Keep it aside. Heat oil in the same kadhai and add urad dal, mustard and cumin seeds. After a minute, add green chillies, curry leaves and onions. Mix well. Now add turmeric powder and salt and sauté for a few minutes. Add vegetables and stir well. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Add vermicelli and seasoning and mix well. Cook until the water is dried. Serve hot.
6. Moong dal Mangodi
Take cleaned and overnight-soaked moong dal. Grind the moong dal to a smooth paste without water. Add asafoetida, ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, ginger-green chilli paste and salt. Mix well. Keep the mangodis in the sun for two days, or until the mangodis dry out completely. Heat oil on medium heat in a pan. Deep-fry the mangodis until it turns golden brown. Serve the Moong dal mangodi with chutney.
7. Pasta
To prepare pasta, boil 2 to 3 cups of water in a pan, add ½ teaspoon of salt and a teaspoon of oil to it. Add pasta and bring it to a boil. Cook until they are 90% cooked. Now heat two tablespoons of oil in a pan. Once the oil is hot, add a pinch of asafoetida, ginger-garlic paste, chopped onions and sauté the mixture. Add chopped veggies, tomato ketchup, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, black pepper powder and stir for 2 minutes. Finally, add the pasta and mix well. Serve it hot.
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| Healthy Meals |
8. Aloo Chat
It is one of the easiest dishes to prepare. Just boil the potatoes. Heat a pan with oil for about 2 minutes. Add onion and fry it till it turns golden brown. Add garlic, boiled potato, chat masala, turmeric and a pinch of salt. Let the potatoes turn reddish-brown. Sprinkle some coriander and serve it with chapatis or rice.
9. Flax Seeds
Flax seeds are one of the healthiest foods available. It can be simply added to milk or grind as needed and added to yoghurt, oatmeal, cereal, smoothies, casseroles, and baked goods. Being a rich source of protein, fibre and omega-3 fats, this can be one of the healthiest meal options. Buy flax seeds online and avail its amazing benefits.
10. Bread Upma
One of the most popular easy to make recipes is bread upma. All you require is a few slices of bread broken into pieces. Fry veggies in oil and add the broken bread pieces, and salt to make it palatable. Serve hot.