Coffee Smoothie | Low Calorie Smoothie Series

Let me start this post by thanking all of the readers out there, because you kept reading this blog even when I wasn't posting anything.

But, I am extremely happy to announce that I am back! And this time, I will be bringing amazing recipes which are easy to make and delicious to eat! I really hope that you all will like it.

So, this recipe series is requested by a friend of mine, who I think, wants to remain anonymous.

This recipe request is the reason that I started blogging again. Once that I started it, I felt again, the joy of blogging, and decided to continue. If you want to request a recipe, write it in the comments or the recipe request page (You can post anonymously as well), or send me a message (or a tweet!), the links to my social media pages are given below!

So, this is a "Low Calorie Smoothie Series", I will be posting different kinds of smoothies which will include Vegetables and Fruits as well. But since it is really hot here, in India, I wanted to start with a rather cool, refreshing and energizing drink.

This recipe isn't just low calorie but it is also refreshing and energizing. So, if you want some energy after waking up in the morning, this is the recipe to go to.

If you don't drink coffee, DON'T WORRY. I have got your back! I will be posting a fruit and vegetable smoothie in the coming days.

So, let's take a look at the recipe!

Recipe:

Ingredients:

1.       Low fat milk, 1 cup (You can use normal milk, but there will be an increase in the calories).
2.       A small banana, 1 (It gives a smooth texture to the smoothie. Don't worry, it tastes delicious).
3.       Honey , 1 teaspoon (For the sweetness).
4.       Cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon (Gives it a really nice chocolaty flavour).
5.       Instant Coffee, 2 teaspoons.
6.       Vanilla essence or vanilla extract, as per taste.
7.       Crushed ice (You can also use small ice cubes).

 Procedure:

• Take the small banana and roughly break it into small pieces.
• Next, in a blending vessel (food processor/mixer/blender), take the milk and add the honey, cocoa powder, vanilla essence and the coffee.
• Blend until it is nicely mixed.
• Next, add the banana and blend till there are no more chunks of banana left.
• Next, add the crushed ice and blend.
• Your coffee smoothie is ready.

 Points to remember:

1.  Blend the ingredients in the specific order given.
2. This differs from a "Cold Coffee" because the banana, cocoa powder and vanilla essence make it a "Smoothie".

    

  

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Scrambled Eggs 2.0 | Healthier Version | Nutrition Series

Description:

So, today we take a look at Scrambled eggs version 2.0.

This recipe is healthier than the previous one but requires 3 more ingredients.

Check out our previous scrambled eggs recipe at:

Simple and Delicious Scrambled Eggs

Recipe:

Ingredients

• Butter or Oil -2 tbsp.
• 2 Eggs
• 1 Onion
• 1 Tomato
• Salted Peanuts (optional)
• Salt
• Pepper
• Rosemary (optional)
• Milk 1-2 tsp.

How to make 

1. First, crack two Eggs in a bowl. Add 1 or 2 tsp. of Milk in it.
2. Then, add salt, pepper and rosemary and beat (whisk) the eggs.
3. Next, finely chop an onion and dice a tomato into small cubes.
4. Take a pan, on a medium flame, add the oil or the butter.
5. When the oil gets hot enough (when it sizzles) add the finely chopped onion to it.
6. You will hear a sizzle (that's good).
7. Saute the onion for 3-4 minutes, then, take the onions to one side of the pan.
8. Use the other side of the pan (the other half) to saute the tomato for 3-4 minutes.
9. Then, add the eggs into the pan.
10. Keep stirring (do not stop stirring).
11. Be sure to mix everything (onions, tomatoes and eggs).
12. Once the egg get to the required consistency, take the pan off the heat. 
13. Put the scrambled eggs into a plate.
14. Crush some salted peanuts and sprinkle them on the top.
15. Voila! Your Healthy Scrambled Eggs are ready!

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Healthy Ham Sandwich | Tiffin Ideas | Nutrition Series

A great thanks to Cecilia for the request of this recipe, your requests grow us bigger!

Description:

Today, we take a look at 'Tiffin Ideas'.

This is a sub-series of our Nutrition Series.

The 'Tiffin Ideas' sub-series, will contain 4 recipes, one posted every Sunday.

When your kids start going to school, it puts you in a dilemma of making the best lunch.

We will show you the recipes that are under the regulations of the school.

These recipes are Easy, Healthy and the most important thing, they are delicious.

So, let's get started.

Recipe:

Ingredients

• 2 slices of whole wheat bread (the normal one is good but not as healthy).
• 1 Avocado.
• 2 tsp. Cream Cheese.
• 2 slices of ham.

How to make

1. Take a slice of bread and apply cream cheese to it. Check out this link for an Easy Cream Cheese Recipe : Homemade Cream Cheese | 2 Ingredients | Baking Basics
2. Next, cut an avocado in half and with a butter knife, apply the inner side (pulp?) and not the peel to the bread. This works as a substitute for butter.  :
   
   
   
3. Next, cut the two slices of ham in half and place them on the bread as shown below:
4. Next, place the other slice on top and your sandwich is ready!
5. You can also use a cookie cutter to cut the sandwich into different shapes, the kids will love this.

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Chicken Tandoori

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Description:-

Chicken Tandoori is a dish consisting of Chicken pieces that are marinated and then cooked in a traditional oven which is known as tandoor. Hence the name Chicken Tandoori.

History:-

According to Wikipedia,

Tandoori chicken as a dish originated in the Punjab before the independence of India and Pakistan.Although tandoor cooked chicken dates back to as early as the Mughal era, the dish is believed to be invented by Kundan Lal Gujral, a man who ran a restaurant called Moti Mahal in Peshawar. Gujral moved to Delhi, India after the Independence of India and Pakistan and the subsequent partition of the Punjab Province.
In India, tandoori cooking was traditionally associated with the Punjab and became popular in the mainstream after the 1947 partition when West Punjabis resettled in places such as Delhi^. In rural Punjab, it was common to have communal tandoors.Some villages still have a communal tandoor which was a common sight prior to 1947.

Recipe:-

 Ingredients:-

• 1 whole chicken, cut into 10-12 pieces
• 200 grams Yogurt/Curd/Dahi
• 1 tbsp Butter
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 2 tbsp Chili Powder 
• Salt
• 2 tbsp Oil
• 1 piece of Charcoal
• Ginger Garlic Paste

How to make:- 

1. Make a few cuts or incisions on each piece of Chicken
2. Take a Bowl, and add Yogurt, Red Chili Powder, Ginger Garlic Paste (can be bought from shops) and Salt.
3. Put the chicken pieces into the bowl and coat the Chicken with the mix that we just made (use of hands is recommended)
4.  Keep this Marinated Chicken aside for 30 minutes.
5. after 30 minutes, take a pan and add some Oil and Butter to it, let it heat on a medium flame.
6. After the oil is moderately hot, add the marinated chicken pieces to it.
7. Cook the Chicken for about 15-20 minutes till they get Golden Brown, make sure all the sides are cooked evenly.
8. To add a smoky flavor to this dish, place the Cooked Chicken in a clean bowl.
9. Take a piece of Charcoal and heat it directly on the flame until it gets red.
10. Take a small cup or aluminum foil and place it on the top of the chicken pieces in the bowl.
11. Place the hot Charcoal in the cup, and add a few drops of Oil to it.
12. You will see smoke coming out of the Charcoal, cover the bowl with the chicken and the coal with a lid.
13. Let it sit for about 1-2 minutes, and then plate.

Garnishing Suggestions:-

• Garnish this dish with Coriander leaves, onion and lemon. 

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