Watermelon Smoothie Recepie

Smoothies are one of the most popular summer drinks which is healthy, filling and tasty too. They are prepared using different ingredients especially seasonal fruits. Smoothies are served in breakfast and is a delicious treat to beat the summer heat.As seasonal summer fruits like watermelon, mangoes are available in the market, here is a simple smoothie recipe which is prepared using the red and juicy, watermelon. 

You can prepare lip smacking smoothies using the water-rich watermelon. Blend the red juicy fruit with yogurt and prepare a delicious summer drink. The smoothie is healthy as well. Watermelon is rich in water which keeps you hydrated and yogurt on the other side is rich in calcium and healthy bacteria which aids digestion. Moreover, this smoothie is perfect for summer weight loss. Take a look at the recipe.

Watermelon With Yogurt Smoothie Recipe:

Serves: 2 glasses Preparation time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1. Watermelon- 1 cup
2. Banana- 1 (optional)
3. Greek vanilla yogurt- ½ cup
4. Ice cubes- a few 5. Sugar- ½ tsp

Procedure

1. Cut the banana into pieces.
2. In a blender, blend the watermelon without the seeds. Add the bananas, vanilla yogurt and a little  water if required.
3. Blend again and then add sugar. Blend till the sugar dissolves.
4. Add ice cubes in a glass and then pour the watermelon smoothie.
Watermelon with yogurt smoothie is ready to drink. Serve it chilled.

                                                                          

5 Best Fruits To Have For Breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It should be eaten regularly and it should be healthy. A healthy breakfast can be anything from salads to vegetable sandwich to fruits. Fruits are healthy and a great option for breakfast especially if you are on a weight regime.

In this article we shall talk about fruits to have for breakfast. These fruits are good for health and improve the body stamina to keep up the energy all day.

BEST FOODS FOR CONSTIPATION RELIEF

The below are some of the best fruits for breakfast you can include in your diet. Having food for breakfast keeps the heart healthy, maintain body weight and improve skin texture.

If you have a problem in your bowel movements or if you are suffering from constipation you should eat banana in the morning. Banana is a fruit to have in breakfast. Banana helps in pushing down the waste enduring proper digestion of food along with smooth bowel movements. Banana also has energy which is enough to sustain the day without getting tired or experiencing fatigue. These are a few reasons why banana is one of the best fruits for breakfast. One should have a banana first thing in the morning if you want a good bowel movement without any constipation problems

These two fruits should be eaten especially in the summer season to re energize the body. Both the melons are good fruits to have for breakfast as they help in re hydrate the body. They have high content of water and nutrients which help in enhancing the energy level of the body and make you feel fresh throughout the day. Both these fruits can be eaten in combination for breakfast using salt and some pepper as garnish. These fruits are both delicious as well as the best fruits for breakfast.

Citric Acid which is generally found in lemon, lime and oranges are also good fruits to have for breakfast. These fruits contain acid which does help in body functioning and metabolism. Though having citric foods for breakfast is bad for people who have acidity related problems. But these fruits also have high water content which helps to re hydrate the body and improve body working. Though these fruits cannot be termed as the best fruits for breakfast and even if you have them you must eat other fruits along to balance the acid level.

Dry fruits like cashew, almonds and resins can be an option for breakfast. This is because these fruits contain high sugar and carbohydrates which can give you energy keeping up your stamina for the entire day. Dry fruits are rich in carbohydrates and therefore they provide a lot of energy. Though these aren't the best fruits for breakfast for people who are looking for weight odd diet. These fruits can be eaten by people who want to gain weight. These fruits are nevertheless a good option for breakfast.

Papaya is a detox fruit and should be eaten in the morning to clean the stomach and bowels. Papaya is a good fruit the have for breakfast because it cleanses the body and makes your skin look fresh as ever. Papaya has a lot of heat and so it should be avoided by people who have a problem of body heat. This fruit should also be voided by women who are pregnant as it may lead to natural miscarriage.

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Salsa with Oranges

Oranges are the best known citrus fruits and one of the most popular fruits across the world. They are low in calories, rich in dietary fibers and have no saturated fats or cholesterol. Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C, a natural antioxidant which helps in removing harmful pro-inflammatory free radicals from the blood. It also has pectin which helps in reducing blood cholesterol levels and acts as a bulk laxative as well. It helps to protect the mucous membrane of the colon. Orange contains a variety of phytochemicals which have a very positive effect on human health. It also has good amounts of Vitamin A, B-complex vitamins and minerals like potassium and calcium which helps control heart rate and blood pressure. Regular consumption of oranges help in reducing risk of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, kidney diseases, obesity, stomach ulcers, respiratory and coronary heart diseases.

Fresh orange and pine nut salsa

Ingredients

• 600 grams fresh oranges (cleaned, peeled and cut into small segments)
• 100 grams red bell peppers (chopped)
• 2 spring onion (finely chopped)
• 50 grams coriander leaves (cleaned and chopped)
• 25 grams jalapeno (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 teaspoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds (roasted and powdered)
• Salt to taste
• 5 grams crushed black pepper
• 80 grams pine nuts (toasted)

Method

1. Combine all the ingredients gently in a mixing bowl.
2. Refrigerate for 45 minutes and serve along with crisps, grilled or steamed seafood.

Credit: Executive Chef, Taj Coromandel

Bean there done that

This is an easy to prepare finger food for your weekend party.

Rajmah kabab

Ingredients

• 400 gm kidney beans
• 100 gm refined oil
• 10 gm turmeric
• 50 gm ginger paste
• 50 gm garlic paste
• 2 gm cinnamon powder
• 5 gm cardamom powder
• 1 gm saffron
• 30 gm red chilli powder
• Salt to taste
• 5gm sandalwood powder
• 5gm bay leaf

Method

Soak the kidney beans for about two hours. Add water in sufficient amount plus bay leaf, ginger and garlic paste, turmeric, saffron, red chilli powder and salt. Simmer until the beans become completely tender.

Drain the water and use a mixer for mincing, two-three times to get a fine paste of the beans.

Mix it with hand properly and put the powder of the rest of the spices like sandal powder, cinnamon powder and cardamom powder, etc. Prepare patties according to your choice and shallow fry them with very small amount of refined oil or pure ghee. Serve hot.

Ashis Rout has been the Executive Chef, Courtyard by Marriott, Gurgaon, since December 2012. He believes that culinary art is all about bringing freshness to every preparation. Earlier he served as an Executive Chef at Ananda in The Himalayas and as Senior Sous Chef for ISTA Hotel, Bangalore.

Credit:  By Ashis Rout, Executive Chef, Courtyard by Marriott, Gurgaon.