Rice Kheer Recipe - M.M.Mithaiwala

A rich and creamy dessert - Rice Kheer

Ingredients:

Basmati rice 50 grams 

Ghee - 2 tablespoon

Sugar 3-4 tablespoon
Milk - 1 litre 
Cardamom 
Almond and cashew nut

Method:

1. Wash and soak rice for 1/2 hour.
2. Drain it and keep the rice aside for sometime till it is completely dried.
3. Heat ghee in a pan. Add the rice and fry till light brown.
4. Add milk to the rice and keep stirring till the mixture thickens or reduces to 1/3rd of the orginal quantity.
5. Add sugar and mix well by partially crushing the rice.
6. Basmati kheer is very creamy and has a delightful aroma, especially when seasoned with grounded cardamom, thinly sliced almond and cashew nut. 
8. Keep in the fridge and serve chilled. It can also be served hot.

Sweet Treat

Basundi Recipe - M.M.Mithaiwala

          

 Rich, creamy, thickened milk, flavored with saffron & nuts. A gem among Indian sweets.

Ingredients

·       500 ml full cream milk

·       Sugar as much you require

·       few strands of saffron

·       1 tbsp milk powder

·       ¼ t/s cardamom powder

·       8 - 10 pistachios chopped finely

·       15 - 16 almond flakes Or chopped finely

·       few raisins (optional)

·       a pinch of salt

   Method

1.   Boil milk on a wide bottomed saucepan. Once milk reaches it's boiling point add sugar.

2.   Stir nicely and place on low heat add milk powder. Simmer until milk reduces to half and thickens.

3.   Scrape the sides properly as this will make your basundi more creamy.

4.   Add chopped nuts, cardamom powder and salt.

5.   Check the taste add sugar if required. Finally add raisins. Switch off the gas pour over  the serving vessel.

6.   Once it gets chilled it will thicken further.

HAPPY SUMMER!!

10 Amazing Benefits Of Mangoes For Health - MM Mithaiwala

 

Summers are here and so are mangoes , fresh and juicy. Apart from being tasty, do you know that Mango also offers a number of health benefits?

Have a look at these 10 amazing health benefits of mangoes.

1. Fights And Prevents Cancer:

Mangoes are full of anti-oxidants which prevent breast cancer, prostate cancer and colon cancer. It also helps prevent leukemia.

2. Improves Eye Sight:

It contains high dosage of Vitamin A or Retinol which helps protect eye sight.

3. High amount of Fibre and Vit C:

It contains high amount of fibre and Vitamin C which helps to eliminate the Low Dencity Lipoprotein thereby bringing cholesterol levels down.

4. Maintaining the Alkaline Balance of the Body:

This is an amazing fruit which helps to maintain the alkaline balance of the human body because it contains elements like malic acid, tartaric acid and also a very good amount of citric acid.

5. Increases Metabolic Rate:

Like papayas, mangoes also help in improving digestion because it is very rich in fibres. Fibres help in good bowel movement and this inturn helps increase metabolic rate. Increased metabolic rate helps in cutting down excess stomach flab. So this is a good fruit for people on diet.

6. Boosts Immunity:

Mangoes contain 25 varieties of carotenoids and and they are enriched with a high amount of Vit C as well which helps maintain a healthy immune system.

7. Enriched with Anti-oxidants:

Mangoes are enriched with antioxidants and this helps in cell rejuvenation and cell repair.It helps detoxify skin from inside and also prevents occurrence of acne.

8. Increases Fertility:

Mangoes are rich in folate or folic acid which helps in improving fertility. It is a form of Vitamin B and folic acid deficiency that can cause miscarriage in women.

9. Trace Minerals:

Mangoes contain trace elements like copper, selenium, zinc and potassium which are essential for human well being. Absence of these trace minerals can cause a lot of health problems. So start including mangoes in your regular diet.

10. Vitamin E:

Mangoes are rich in Vitamin E, which helps increase and improve the sex drive in humans.
Mango fruit benefits also include reducing cholesterol and preventing diabetes. Mangoes contain natural sugar, and each has nearly 31gms of sugar, but at the same time it is low on glycemic load, this means that it the blood sugar is not affected.

Have a Happy & Mango Wala weekend !! 

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Best Foods To Beat The Heat This Summer - M.M.Mithaiwala

The summer season is almost here and it is time to change food. Eating very heavy meals can make you feel uneasy, tired, sluggish and lead to problems like indigestion as well. Eating seasonal food is important to keep us in good health. Though all food have their own set of benefits, there are some which you shouldn’t miss out especially during summers.
 
Cucumber - Cucumbers are your best bet in summers as they are 96 percent water and eaten in raw green state. They contain vitamin C and silica which are known for tissue growth and skin cleansing properties. Their high water content makes them ideal for summers. It is important to eat cucumbers with the skin because their outer skin is rich in potassium, magnesium and fibre which has tremendous health benefits for the body. 

Brinjal - Brinjal is a common purple vegetable containing lots of dietary fibre and antioxidants. It is an excellent source of molybdenum, potassium, vitamin K, magnesium, copper, vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate, and niacin. It is known to have a dominant antioxidant which can also lower bad cholesterol. But if you already have kidney problems or gall bladder issues, you should avoid eating brinjal. 

Bitter Gourd - Bitter gourds or karela are beneficial in lowering sugar levels, fighting cancer and a number of infections. It provides relief from constipation and helps in improving blood circulation along with being blood purifier too. In summers, when you face various eye and skin infections consuming bitter gourd will help. 

Pumpkin - Pumpkin or kaddu possesses great cooling and diuretic properties. It is also good for digestion and eliminating intestinal worms from the digestive system as it is full of fibre. It contains potassium and also controls blood pressure and sugar as well as stimulates the pancreas. It is excellent in curing skin diseases. Extremely high in fibre and low in calories, pumpkin has disease-fighting nutrients like pantothenic acid, magnesium, and vitamins C and E. 

Bottle gourd - Bottle gourd or lauki is good for dealing with the summer heat. It keeps flatulence, constipation and acidity under control. Provides more nutrients and very less calories and fat. 96 % of this gourd is water. It provides vitamin C and some B vitamins, trace elements and minerals like iron, sodium and potassium. Bottle gourd has cooling and calming ability due to its good water content. It is absolutely helpful during summers and has the ability to prevent heat strokes and recover the water lost due to perspiration. 

Green Beans - Green beans are an excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin A, as well as bone-building vitamin K which is important for blood clotting too. They also have antioxidant vitamins that protect cells against oxidative damage and keep the immune system healthy. Vitamin A not only preserves night vision but also keeps skin and the cornea of the eye moist. Green beans are a good source of heart-healthy fibre that helps lower cholesterol levels. They also contain respectable amounts of potassium and magnesium, which help to normalize blood pressure. Green beans make for an excellent dish in the summers as they are light on the stomach. You can even include them in your salad. 

Tomatoes - Listed both in the category of fruits as well as vegetables, the health benefits of tomatoes are splendid in summers. Tomatoes are considered to be helpful in reducing prostate cancer risk and are good for diabetics and heart patients. They are a wonderful source of vitamin C, A and K. Other important nutrients in tomatoes include lycopene, potassium, vitamin B6, folate, dietary fibre, manganese, magnesium, niacin, and vitamin E. They are great as coolers. 

Celery - Celery acts as diuretics which helps in losing excess water weight without causing dehydration. It stimulates kidneys, easing them to flush waste and extra fluid from your body, which results in beating bloating. 

Watermelon - Nothing screams summer-time like a big wedge of watermelon. A long-time child favorite, it’s time to bring this summer staple back into your diet. Watermelon is made up of 90 percent water, which assists in keeping you well-hydrated in the heat. In addition, watermelon contains loads of vitamins A and C, has no fat and is packed with lycopene, an antioxidant which may aid in the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease. 

Mangoes - mangoes are high in fiber, vitamin C and E, beta carotene, calcium, flavonoids, and amino acids. The health benefits of mangos include everything from cancer prevention, to improved digestion, eye health and mangoes are also a rich source of pectin and when steamed and juiced with cumin (jeera) and salt, they provide an excellent remedy for heat strokes and exhaustion in summers. 

Sweet Limes - helps fight dehydration, the most common health problem that surfaces in summer. 

Curd - Curd is a great summer food as it has cooling properties. Curd can be had in various forms like raita, lassi, shrikhand, chass etc. South Indians have curd and rice, while north Indians prefer chilled lassi to beat the heat in summer.

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