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Ghraybeh : Middle Eastern Shortbread cookies 🍪

Happy Eid ! Recipe : Ingredients: All purpose flour (Maida)-2 cups (260g) Powdered sugar -150g ( powder 3/4 cup granulated sugar) salt - 1 pinch ( forgot to show in the video) Ghee -150g ( can be replaced with butter, but ghee is the best). Method: 1. whisk the ghee for 1 minute. 2. Add the powdered sugar and whisk untill creamy. Add the salt. scrape in between for even mixing. 3. Add the flour in batches and knead until a dough is formed. 4. Cover and keep refrigerated for 1 hour. 5. After 1 hour take it out from refrigerator. 6. Take small portions and shape as shown in the video. place pistachio or almond on top. 7. Preheat the oven at 160°C for 10 minutes.Bake the cookies at 160°C for 15-18 minutes. Do not over bake. over cooking make cracks on the cookies. 8. Let it cool completely.

Spanish Rice 🍧

  Bring the taste of summer holidays to your kitchen with this delicious, flavour-packed, Spanish-inspired vegetable rice recipe. This dish combines rice with vegetables , tinned tomatoes , olives , saffron and fresh herbs , creating a vibrantly coloured savoury burst of Mediterranean flavour . Enjoy this Spanish-inspired rice as a filling main course for lunch or dinner. Ingredients: 1 onion , peeled and finely chopped 1 red pepper , washed, deseeded and finely chopped 150g mushrooms, washed and sliced 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 2 tsp olive or vegetable oil 200g long grain white rice 250ml reduced salt chicken stock 400g tinned chopped tomatoes ¼ tsp saffron 10 pitted black olives 1 tbsp chopped parsley or basil Allergens: vegetable stock ingredients will vary, may contain  celery . Method: Wash the pepper and mushrooms; deseed and finely chop the pepper and slice the mushrooms. Peel the onion and garlic, then finely chop the onion and crush the garlic. Place a...

Pitta Balancing Herbs to Include in Your Summer (Chopra) 🌿

Keeping our doshas balanced is an important part of maintaining a healthy body and mind throughout the entire year. Seasonal shifts are big news in the world of Ayurveda and can cause doshic imbalances if we aren’t honoring their cycles and living accordingly. While the summer season is a magical time of year, it is also Pitta season , and if we don’t adjust our diets and lifestyle to keep Pitta at bay, we risk accumulating excess heat in the body. A Pitta imbalance can show up as anger, irritation, loose stools, acid reflux, skin disorders, and more. Herbs play a powerful role in Ayurveda and are an amazing way to keep  doshas  balanced during seasonal transitions. Include some of the following herbs in your self-care regime to prevent Pitta imbalance and feel your best all summer long. Hibiscus The bright and beautiful tropical Hibiscus flower is a delicious and highly effective herb when it comes to balancing Pitta. There are over 300 species of hibiscus but  Hib...

World Brain Day 2022 : Simple lifestyle changes to boost brain health

Ignoring your brain health and leading an inactive lifestyle could make your susceptible to many brain disorders. Here are some important lifestyle changes to avoid neurological issues. Sitting all day, binge-watching till late night, indulging in processed and deep-fried treats apart from dealing with the daily stress our workplace brings to our life could be playing a havoc with our brain health. Our brain , one of the most crucial organs in our body, is hardly getting any breather in our fast-paced life and continuing to take it for granted could make one susceptible to many neurological and  mental health  disorders which could majorly affect our quality of life. (Also read:  Is there a link between Alzheimer's and gut health? Here's what a study says ) According to WHO, good brain health is a state in which every individual can realize their own abilities and optimize their cognitive, emotional, psychological and behavioural functioning to cope with life situations. ...

Top 10 Foods to Eat This Summer 🌞

The weather is getting warmer—and that means it's time to enjoy the summer sun and all the delicious foods that come with it! Fresh produce is one of the best parts of summer—juicy watermelon, plump strawberries, sweet peaches, and tomatoes picked fresh from the vine are just a few of the season’s gems you should be sure not to miss! When you’re craving something a bit heartier after an active day in the sun, grilled tofu kebabs or veggie burgers are the perfect way to round out a summer barbecue.  Many foods are perfect for summer eating, but I have narrowed it down to my top 10 favorite picks. These foods are not only nutritious, but they also taste great and are perfect for any summer occasion.  Specific Nutrients for Warmer Weather Months As the seasons change, so do your nutrient needs. In warmer months you likely spend more time outside playing sports, gardening, or doing other activities that make you sweat more. With sweat loss comes a need to replenish.  Likewise...

Mustard Oil Benefits 💛

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Cashew Nuts "Kaju" : Benefits & Precautions

Cashew nut  commonly known as “Kaju” is a popular and nutritious dry fruit. It is an excellent source of vitamins (E, K and B6), phosphorous, zinc , magnesium making it beneficial for health. Cashew nuts help to lower blood cholesterol levels and improves heart health. It also improves bone health as it is rich in magnesium. Adding Cashew nuts to your regular diet helps in weight management as it contains a good amount of healthy fat which gives a feeling of being full and satiated and prevents overeating. Applying Cashew nut oil to the skin helps in wound healing and improves skin health as it is rich in vitamin E and antioxidants. It also promotes hair growth and improves hair texture[2][5]. What are the synonyms of  Cashew  Nuts? Anacardium occidentale, Vrikulh, Pitphal, Kaju, Bhaliya, Lankabhaliya, Gera-bija, Godambe, Kalamawu, Mundhari, Jidiyanti, Jidimamidivittu, Hijali[1]. What is the source of  Cashew  Nuts? Plant Based         ...

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How can Ayurveda treat psoriasis?

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