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Easy French Toast Breakfast

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French Toast makes for a delicious breakfast, which is super easy to make and requires just a few ingredients.

If you’ve run out of ideas for what to make for breakfast, then try out this simple French Toast recipe.

Why will you like this French Toast recipe?

It is easy to make: This recipe is super simple and easy to make and doesn’t require a lot of ingredients that need to be gathered together.

It needs just 2 main ingredients: Eggs and milk (in addition to sugar and of course, bread!), this recipe requires just two main ingredients, along with a few side ingredients.

Can be made in 10 minutes: If you’re in a rush to get to work or send you children to school in the morning, this recipe can do you good as it can be made within just 10 minutes!

Main Ingredients You Require for this Recipe

Eggs:

Eggs are a very versatile ingredient and adding it to the French Toast gives it a very good base and structure. It can give the bread a richness and flavourful taste. Eggs are protein and nutrient-rich and are healthy! They are rich in vitamins and minerals as well. They contain antioxidants that can protect the body and promote healthy ageing.

Milk:

Milk is added into the French Toast mix to help soften the bread, balance out the flavour and promote better browning of the surface. Additionally, milk is another nutrient-rich beverage that has a variety of benefits for health. It is a good source of calcium.Also, milk is rich in protein and vitamin D as well, which are all good for health.

French Toast Breakfast

  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tbsp milk
  • 4 slices bread
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • A pinch of salt
  • A dash of cinnamon powder
  • unsalted butter
  • raw honey

  1. Into a mixing bowl, add in the eggs and beat them well with a fork or a whisk. Then, add in the milk, the salt, cinnamon powder and sugar and mix well until the sugar is properly dissolved.

  2. Next, heat up a frying pan and smear some butter over it and let it get heated.

  3. Then, place a slice of bread into the mixture and coat each side evenly, by flipping it. Thereafter, place it on the heated pan and wait for a few minutes until it browns and turns golden brown in color before flipping the side and repeat.

  4. Repeat this process for all the slices of bread.

  5. Remove from pan and serve hot. You could drizzle some honey over the bread and enjoy it!

Notes

Topping Suggestions

For the topping, besides drizzling the French Toast with some hone, you could also use other toppings like maple syrup, date syrup, jaggery liquid, agave nectar, whipped cream, Nutella etc.

You could also top up your French Toast with some chopped fruits like strawberries, blueberries etc. Additionally, you can sprinkle some of your favourite nuts, chopped into pieces.

Alternative Ingredients

Sweetener: As a substitute for sugar, you can add in cane sugar or jaggery power.

Flavouring Agents: If you do not like the flavour of cinnamon, you can substitute it with nutmeg powder or half a teaspoon of vanilla essence.

White Bread: In case you do not wish to have white bread, you could always substitute it with brown bread or any other bread of your choice.

Storage Instructions

In case the French Toast isn’t consumed, you could place it in a container and refrigerate it. You could reheat it in the microwave or over a frying pan the next day and it is ready to eat.

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Healthy Morning Masala Chai

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What’s better than sipping on a hot cup of chai in the morning or early evening, right? It is simply refreshing! But you know what’s even better? This masala chai recipe! Masala chai is made with a blend of spices that gives it its unique, distinct and enhanced flavor. If you’re a tea lover, make sure to try out my all-time favourite masala chai recipe!

Why will you like this Healthy Morning Masala Chai recipe?

It requires few ingredients: The essence of this tea is in its spices. All you need are some common spices, along with the basic tea ingredients and you’re good to go.

It is simple to make: Making this tea is very simple and easy and will hardly take you 10 minutes. You will need to make your tea as usual, but of course, adding in the mixture of spices is its essence.

It is refreshing to sip on: Well, this one goes without saying, doesn’t it? Sipping on a hot cup of tea early morning or in the evening after your day’s work, is always refreshing and soothing. The spices add the distinctive taste to this masala chai, making it unique.

Main Ingredients in this Recipe

The main ingredients of this recipe are its spices. The blend of spices is what makes masala tea different from regular tea. Spices like cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, fennel seeds, coriander seeds and ginger are crushed to bring out its flavour and aroma and then boiled in water along with tea leaves to give it its unique and distinct taste.

Drinking masala chai is not just refreshing, but it is also good for the immunity, as the spices are rich in antioxidants and also have anti-inflammatory properties.

Healthy Morning Masala Chai

  • 2 tsp tea leaves
  • 2-3 cardamom pods
  • 2-3 cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick (6 inches)
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 200 ml water
  • 100 ml milk
  • Honey to taste (optional)

  1. Into a bowl, add in all the spices – the cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and star anise, along with the coriander seeds and fennel seeds.

  2. Transfer the spice mixture into a mortar and pestle and crush until coarse.

  3. Into a sauce pan, add in 200 ml water and to it, add in the crushed spice mixture, along with the grated ginger.

  4. Heat on high heat, until the mixture comes to a boil.

  5. Add in 2 teaspoons of tea leaves and let it simmer for4 to 5 minutes, covered.

  6. If you wish to have this masala chai with milk, then at this stage, add in 100 ml of milk and give it a mix. Let it simmer for another 2 minutes before turning off the heat.

    If you do not wish to have this masala chai with milk, skip this step and move to step 7.

  7. Strain into a cup and add in some honey to taste (optional) and give it a stir.

  8. It is ready to consume, enjoy it hot.

Alternative Ingredient Substitutes:

Milk:

In this recipe, I have used regular cow’s milk. In case you wish to make this masala chai vegan or in case you are lactose intolerant, then you can substitute the milk with any other plant-based milk of your choice, like almond milk, cashew milk, oat milk, rice milk, soy milk etc.

Sweetener:

In this recipe, I haven’t added any sweetener. But in case you wish to, you can add in any sweetener of your choice like honey, maple syrup, date syrup, jaggery powder etc.

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3 Ingredients Vegan Christmas Pudding

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This Christmas Pudding requires only 3 ingredients and is super easy to make! It is a Christmas delicacy and can be served as a dessert at your family Christmas lunch this year!

It is one of my favourite recipes and I’m sure you all will love it too. Do try it out!

Why will you like this 3 Ingredient Christmas Pudding recipe?

It requires just 3 ingredients:

Bread, coconut milk and sugar, if you have these three simple ingredients in your pantry, go ahead and make this delicious Christmas pudding.

It is easy to make:

Putting together this pudding is easy and takes hardly any time. You can complete making this whole dessert within just 40 minutes.

It is vegan:

This recipe uses coconut milk and is an excellent vegan alternative to most of the traditional Christmas pudding recipes.

Main Ingredients in this Recipe

This Christmas Pudding consists of just 3 simple ingredients – bread, coconut milk and sugar. These ingredients are vegan, healthy and of course, very easy to put together.

The coconut milk substitutes cow’s milk and makes for a very healthy dessert!

3 Ingredients Vegan Christmas Pudding Recipe

  • 4 large slices of bread
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
  • 4 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp water

  1. Take 4 slices of bread and chop them up into cubed pieces using a pair of scissors or a knife. Then set it aside.

  2. Into a saucepan, add in the coconut milk and let it get heated untilwarm. Make sure not to boil it.

  3. Once the coconut milk is warm, add in the sugar and let it melt completely.

  4. Pour the coconut milk mixture onto the cubed bread pieces and mash itwith a fork until completely soft and mushy (like mashed potato).

  5. Add in the vanilla extract and give it a mix. This step is completelyoptional. Set it aside.

  6. Pour this mixture into the baking bowl or baking tin (which is linedwith the caramel glaze at the bottom).

  7. Cover it with foil and poke a few holes in the foil using a fork ortoothpick.

  8. Use a steamer to steam it for around 30 minutes or until a pokedtoothpick comes out clean.

  9. Wait for sometime until it cools and then upturn the pudding on to a plate and cut it into slices. It is then ready to serve. You could enjoy it while hot or serve it chilled after refrigerating it for 2 to 3 hours

For the caramel glaze:

Into another saucepan, add in the sugar and the water and keep mixing until the sugar completely melts. Then reduce the heat and keep stirring until the sugar mixture becomes golden brown in colour. At this stage, turn it off the heat and pour it into the baking bowl or baking tin and make sure the bottom of the bowl or tin has completely got covered with the caramel glaze.

For those who do not have a steamer:

In case you do not have a steamer, you could use this method to steam the pudding –

Place the pudding bowl/tin on top of the flat bowl/vessel inside a vessel/pot, pour in an inch of water and keep the pot covered for the steam to remain inside until the pudding is fully cooked.

Alternative Ingredient Substitutes

Coconut Milk:

This recipe is vegan and uses coconut milk. Nevertheless, you could also substitute it with other vegan milk alternatives like almond milk, soy milk, rice milk, oat milk, sesame milk, cashewnut milk, peanut milk etc.

If you’d like a non-vegan Christmas pudding, you can substitute the coconut milk with cow’s milk.

Any milk that you choose to use, can be substituted in the same quantities as the coconut milk in this recipe.

Sugar:

I’ve used sugar in this recipe as one of the ingredients in the pudding. You could also substitute the sugar with jaggery powder, jaggery syrup, date syrup, honey or even maple syrup.

Serving Suggestions

Apart from eating your Christmas pudding as is it, you can also have it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, a drizzle of condensed milk or a drizzle of liquid heavy cream.

Note:

  • The sugar can be substituted for any other sweetener of your choice in only the pudding recipe. As for the caramel glaze, you will need to only use sugar (no substitutions).
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Korean Egg Sandwich

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Looking for a sandwich recipe that’s easy to make and tastes absolutely delicious? Well, this recipe is perfect for you!

This Korean sandwich recipe is made with boiled eggs and makes for a very wholesome meal, be it for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even just for a snack!

Why will you like this Korean Egg Sandwich recipe?

It requires just two main ingredients:

Making this sandwich requires just two main ingredients – eggs and mayonnaise (and of course, bread, that goes without saying). Additionally, you can add in some salt and pepper for flavouring.

It is simple and easy to make:

It takes no much putting together or prep time, which makes this recipe super easy to make and can be done in no time. So, if you have 15 to 20 minutes on hand, try this recipe out!

It is healthy:

Well, eggs are super healthy and rich in protein. Thus, it makes for a very wholesome meal. It can keep you sustained even till your next meal.

Korean Egg Sandwich

  • 3 Large Eggs
  • Mayonnaise to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 4 Bread rolls (or Hawaiian rolls)

  1. Into a pot of water, add in the 3 eggs and let it boil for 10 minutes. Make sure that the eggs are fully submerged in the water.

  2. Once boiled, drain out the hot water and pour in cool water and let the eggs sit for a few minutes.

  3. Peel off the eggshell and then cut the boiled eggs in half.

  4. Take out the yolks and transfer into a mixing bowl and set aside.

  5. Chop the boiled egg whites into small bits or cubes and set aside.

  6. Into the bowl with the egg yolks, add in some mayonnaise as per your taste requirements. Then, add in some salt and pepper to taste. Give it a good mix until it forms a paste-like mixture. To it, add in the chopped boiled egg whites and mix well until combined.

  7. Take the bread rolls and slice them into half horizontally. Fill in the egg filling on the bottom half and close the bread roll with the top half. It is then ready to eat.

Ingredient Additions

Dried Herbs:

If you wish to have your egg mixture more flavoured, you can add in some dried herbs like oregano, thyme, basil, rosemary etc.

Green Chillies:

If you like your dishes spicy, then you can finely chop up a green chilli or two and add it into the egg mixture for that extra spice.

Chopped Green Onions:

For an extra crunch, you can add in finely chopped green onion, which will also make the sandwich more wholesome with an enhanced flavour as well.

Ingredient Substitutes

Sandwich Bread:

In case you do not have bread rolls at hand, you could always use Hawaiian rolls or any other regular bread or sandwich bread for this recipe.

Thousand Island Dressing:

You can substitute mayonnaise with thousand island dressing if you prefer that flavour.

Note:

You could also have a blend of both mayonnaise and thousand island dressing for your egg mixture for an enhanced flavour.

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2 Ingredients Vegan Chocolate Mousse

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I’m sure that most of you think that making mousse is an elaborate procedure, am I right? Well, here’s a recipe to prove you guys wrong! I have a simple, easy and of course, absolutely delicious 2-ingredient mousse recipe right here for you all.

Try out this recipe right away, so you will never again have to run to the store each time you get a craving for mousse!

Why will you like this 2 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse recipe?

It requires just two ingredients:

Milk and chocolate! Yes, you will need just these two ingredients to make this mousse.

It is simple to make: Have 20 minutes to half an hour to spare? Well, that’s precisely how long it will take you to make this super easy and simple mousse

It is healthy:

This mousse is made with coconut milk and dark chocolate. Both these ingredients are very healthy. So well, you do not have to feel guilty with every spoon of mousse you put in your mouth!

It is vegan:

This mousse recipe is vegan! Yes, I’ve made this mousse using coconut milk, so even vegans can enjoy this delicious mousse at any time!

Main Ingredients in this Recipe

The base ingredient of this mousse is coconut milk, blended with dark chocolate. These ingredients are healthy, as well as they are vegan.

Coconut milk is nutritious and do not add majorly to one’s calories. Additionally, dark chocolate is also good for health, as it is rich in antioxidants.

2 Ingredients Vegan Chocolate Mousse

  • 150 grams dark chocolate
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk ((Or any other milk of choice))
  • Grated dark chocolate ((optional))

  1. Start off by chopping the dark chocolate into small pieces. You can save a few grated shavings for garnish (but this is optional).Transfer into a mixing bowl.

  2. Into a saucepan, heat up the milk on low heat until hot (not boiling).Then, pour on top of the chocolate pieces.

  3. Mix well until the chocolate pieces fully dissolve and melt, blending inwith the milk.

  4. Thereafter, take a deep bottomed bowl (large enough to fit in yourmixing bowl with the chocolate mixture) and pour in some cold water and 15 to20 ice cubes.

  5. Place the mixing bowl into the deep bottomed bowl with the cold water and keep mixing the chocolate mixture with a whisk for a few minutes. Soon you will notice that the mixture is beginning to thicken into a custard-like consistency.

  6. Once you achieve the custard-like consistency, pour the mixture into 2or 3 ramekins/bowls and place it in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours to set.

  7. To serve, garnish with a few gated chocolate shavings (optional).

Alternative Ingredient Substitutes

Coconut Milk:

In this recipe, coconut milk has been used. But in case you wish to use any other milk like cow’s milk or any other plant-based milk like almond milk, rice milk, oat milk, soy milk etc., you can do so. Just substitute the milk in the same quantities.

Dark Chocolate:

This recipe calls for dark chocolate, as it is a dark chocolate mousse. But you could always make this mousse with milk chocolate or white chocolate as well. You can substitute the chocolate of your choice in the same proportions.

Recipe Additions

Nuts:

If you wish to have a little extra crunch in your mousse, you could add in a few chopped nuts, mixed and of any one type. Some nuts you could use are walnuts, almonds, cashewnuts, pistachios, pine nuts etc.

Dry Fruits:

In addition to nuts (or without nuts), you can add in some chopped dry fruits as well for additional flavour. Dry fruits like raisins, blueberries, cranberries etc., will go well with this mousse.

Serving Suggestions

Whipped Cream

Apart from garnishing this mousse with some dark chocolate shavings, you can add on top, a dollop of whipped cream to serve.

Chopped Fruit

You can chop up some fresh fruits like strawberries, blueberries, cranberries etc., and enjoy it along with the mousse.

Note:

  • Make sure to use sweetened dark chocolate as this recipe doesn’t use any sweetener.
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2 Ingredients, healthy dessert
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One Ingredient Homemade Ghee

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Did you ever think that you can make ghee at home? Well, it is possible and I have the easiest and simplest recipe for you right here!

Making this homemade ghee is super easy and it is indeed healthier than store-bought ghee that contains preservatives.

Why will you like this One Ingredient Homemade Ghee recipe?

It requires just one ingredient:

Well, this recipe requires just one ingredient and that is milk! All you need to do is collect the milk cream and you can make the ghee.

It is easy to make:

Yes, this homemade ghee recipe is really easy to make and it is also very simple. Literally anyone can make it!

It is healthier than store-bought ghee:

Store-bought ghee contains preservatives. So, choosing to make your ghee at home is a healthier option.

Main Ingredient in this Recipe

The main ingredient in this recipe is milk or milk cream, which form the milk solids to make the ghee. Ghee is known to be a good source of fat. Since ghee is made by just removing the milk solids, it has only some trace amounts of casein and lactose (these are proteins and milk sugars). Thus, even people who are lactose intolerant or those who have dairy-related allergies, can have ghee.

One Ingredient Homemade Ghee Recipe

  • Milk

  1. Pour the milk in a saucepan and let it come to a boil.

  2. Let the boiled milk cool at room temperature until warm and then refrigerate it overnight or for at least 8 hours. Note that you can consume a portion of the milk if you wish to, before setting the rest in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 8 hours.

  3. After 8 hours (or overnight), remove the saucepan with the milk and you will observe that there is a thick layer of milk cream that has formed on the surface of milk. Gently remove this layer of milk cream (you can also strain it out to separate) and collect it in a container.

  4. Repeat this process for a week or two, until you have sufficient milk cream collected in the container. Once the container is full with the milk cream, you can make the ghee.

  5. Place a flat saucepan over low heat and pour all the collected milk cream into it.

  6. Let it cook on low heat for around 20 to 30 minutes. Make sure to check on it and stir it in between so that the bottom doesn’t get burnt.

  7. Continue to cook the cream on low heat, stirring occasionally until you see the ghee separating from the milk cream and the milk solids form.

  8. When you notice that the milk solids have turned into a light brownish colour, turn off the heat and push all the milk solids to one side of the saucepan. Let it cool for around 20 to 30 minutes. 

  9. Once cooled, strain into an airtight jar (or container) and store in a cool dry place. The ghee is ready to use as is or incase it has solidified, you can melt it in the microwave.

Note:

  • There is no specific quantity of milk you would require for this recipe. Nevertheless, using at least 500 ml (or more) milk while boiling it would be ideal.
  • Place the container with the milk cream in the freezer until the container is filled. You can defrost the milk cream (for around 3 to 4 hours) before you make the ghee.

What do you do with the remaining milk solids?

Here’s something I love to do with the milk solids. Once I have strained out the ghee, I heat the milk solids on low heat, add in some sugar, jaggery or condensed milk, give it a mix and there you have it – a milk sweet!

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No Oven Homemade Cake

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Do you love eating cakes but do not have an oven at home? Well, not having an oven at home should by no means stop you from baking.

Yes, this is because there is an alternative – steaming! This recipe below is a yummy chocolate cake recipe which can be made by steaming the cake, with no requirement of an oven!

Why will you like this No Oven Cake recipe?

It requires no oven to bake this cake:

Well, typically, cakes are baked in an oven. But of course, there are always alternative ways to doing everything and the same goes for cakes too! This cake recipe requires no use of an oven, as the cake can be steamed.

It is very easy to make:

This recipe calls for just a few ingredients and it is super easy to combine and can be literally made in no time! All you need is 10 minutes to put the cake together and 30 minutes to steam it and your cake will be ready!

It is healthy:

Most cakes are made typically with refined all-purpose flour (maida), which isn’t considered healthy for the body. This cake is made with wheat flour as its base and contains no refined flour at all.

It is eggless:

For all you vegans out there, well, this recipe is ideal for you because this cake can be made with no egg and no milk!

Main Ingredients in this Recipe

Wheat Flour

The base of this cake is wheat flour, instead of refined flour. Wheat flour is a healthier alternative to refined flour and is rich in protein, vitamins and fibre.

Cocoa Powder

Well, almost everyone loves chocolate cake. Cocoa powder helps give the cake its chocolate flavour. This powder is healthy as it can boost immune system functioning and is also rich in minerals.

No Oven Homemade Cake

  • 1/2 cup wheat flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup hot water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  1. Before you begin with making the cake batter, first make sure to pre-heat your steamer. You will require a steamer or even a large pot would do. Place the pot on low heat and up turn a medium sized flat bowl or vessel (about 2 inches in height) inside it (to place the cake tin upon it).Keep this covered to pre-heat for around 10 minutes, while you make the batter in the meantime.

  2. Into bowl, sift in the wheat flour, cocoa powder and baking powder and set aside.

  3. Into a mixing bowl, add in the sugar, hot water and oil and give it a good mix, until the sugar melts. Then, add in the sifted ingredients and give it a mix. Do not over mix. Just fold it in, until fully combined.

  4. Then, transfer the cake batter into a cake tin lined with parchment paper (if possible, for easy removal. But this step is optional). Cover the top of the tin with foil.

  5. Place the cake tin on top of the flat bowl/vessel inside your steamer/pot and keep it covered to bake for around 30 minutes or until a poked toothpick comes out clean.

  6. Remove the foil and let the cake cool completely before cutting it.

Alternative Ingredient Substitutes

Wheat Flour:

Since wheat flour is a healthier alternative to refined all-purpose flour, this recipe uses wheat flour. Nevertheless, if you wish to use refined flour (maida), you can substitute it in the same quantity as wheat flour in this recipe.

Hot Water:

If you wish to make your cake richer, you can substitute the hot water with warm milk in this recipe, in the same proportions.

Sugar:

In this recipe, I’ve used sugar. But in case you do not wish to use sugar, you could substitute the sugar with jaggery powder in the same quantity.

Note:

  • If you wish to bake this cake, you could do so. Bake in the oven at 160 degrees, until a poked toothpick comes out clean.

 

 

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How To Make Desiccated Coconut

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Desiccated coconut is a very versatile ingredient that can be added into baked goods or even while cooking a dish. It has a distinct and unique nutty flavour, that can enhance the flavour of the baked item or dish.

Why will you like this Desiccated Coconut recipe?

It requires just one ingredient:

Making this desiccated coconut recipe requires just one ingredient – coconut flesh (of a mature coconut). If you have sufficient coconut flesh, you can make this desiccated coconut recipe easily.

It is easy to make:

Making this recipe is super easy, as it needs just one ingredient and hardly any pre-preparation time. So, within a matter of 30 to 40 minutes you can make this recipe.

It can be added into multiple baked and cooked goods:

This desiccated coconut is a versatile ingredient and can be added into multiple different other dishes and baked goods. From coconut cookies, to smoothies, porridge to pies., this desiccated coconut can be added to enhance the flavour and make the texture of the product creamier.

It is vegan:

Desiccated coconut is vegan and is also gluten-free. Therefore, it is a great option for vegans.

Main Ingredient in this Recipe

Desiccated coconut is nothing but the dried and dehydrated grated flesh of the coconut. Thus, to make this desiccated coconut at home, all you need is coconut flesh.

This ingredient when used in recipes, can often be confused with coconut flour. Well, it is essential to note that they are two different types of ingredients and cannot be used interchangeably.

How To Make Desiccated Coconut

  • Coconut Flesh (of 1 coconut)

  1. Break the coconut into half using a hammer (you could also use a cleaver or a sturdy knife). Collect the coconut water in a bowl.

  2. Using a knife or a coconut scooper, take out the flesh of the coconut.

  3. Use a scraper or a sharp knife and scrape out the brown fibre surrounding the coconut flesh.

  4. Chop the white flesh of the coconut into cubes.

  5. Pour into a mixer grinder and dry grind until you achieve fine particles.

  6. Heat a frying pan on low heat and fry this coconut bits for a few minutes on low heat, mixing often.

  7. Store in an airtight container. (Refer details for shelf life below).

  8. You can add it into a chutney.

Shelf Life: The shelf life of this homemade desiccated coconut is around 16 weeks (or 4 months), when stored in an airtight container in a cool and dark place.

It is recommended that the container be kept in the refrigerator to extend the shelf life and keep the desiccated coconut fresh for longer and prevent it from getting stale quicker.

Serving Suggestions

There are multiple uses for desiccated coconut, here are some of them:

  1. Add it into soup to make the soup texture creamier.
  2. If you’re making a creamy pie, add in some desiccated coconut to improve the texture.
  3. You can make a porridge out of desiccated coconut.
  4. Add it into your smoothie, for its health benefits and to also give it an enhanced flavour.
  5. In coconut-based curry recipes, you can substitute desiccated coconut with coconut milk or milk powder (mixed with water) for coconut flavouring.
  6. You can use desiccated coconut

Notes:

  • When you make desiccated coconut, make sure to use mature coconuts (which are firm and round). These mature coconuts have more flesh, which is not tender.
  • Also, do not use the layer of brown fibre that surrounds the coconut, while making the desiccated coconut, only the white flesh.
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Healthy Yogurt Rice

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If you have some leftover plain rice remaining in your fridge and cannot think of what to make for lunch on a busy day, then how about try out this simple and easy, super wholesome and nutritious yogurt rice recipe.

Why will you like this Healthy Yogurt Rice recipe?

It is easy to make:

If you’re looking for something easy to cook up on a busy day, then this yogurt rice makes for a wholesome one-pot meal. It is really easy to make and hardly takes 10 to 15 minutes to put together (provided you have some leftover plain rice of course!).

It is healthy:

It is a good probiotic dish, which is very beneficial to health. This is because the base of this dish, is yogurt. It is nutritious and can improve digestion and also enhance gut health.

It can be made vegan:

This recipe is made with yogurt (which is not vegan). Nevertheless, for vegans, you can substitute the yogurt with vegan yogurt and make this dish just the same.

Ingredients You Require for this Recipe

The base ingredient of this yogurt rice, is of course – yogurt, mixed with rice. There are other condiments like spices and flavouring added to enhance and enrich the flavour of the dish.

Yogurt rice is a traditional dish that originated in South India and is probiotic in nature. It can keep the body cool, promote energy and also aid digestion.

Healthy Yogurt Rice

  • 2 Cups Cooked Rice
  • 1 Cup Yogurt
  • 1/2 Tsp Coconut Oil
  • 1 Tsp Mustard Oil
  • 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 Tsp White Lentils
  • 2 Dried Chilies
  • 10 Curry leaves
  • Coriander Leaves

  1. Into a mixing bowl, add in the rice. To it, add in the yogurt and give it a mix. Sprinkle some salt to taste. Set it aside.

  2. Take a frying pan and add in the coconut oil and let it get heated. Once heated, add in the mustard seeds and let them begin to splutter.

  3. After the mustard seeds have spluttered, reduce the heat and add in the cumin seeds and fry for a few seconds, before adding in the white lentils. Fry well for another few seconds, before adding in the dried red chilies and curry leaves. Turn off the heat.

  4. Pour this mixture on top of your yogurt mixed rice; give it a mix and its ready to consume.

  5. This step is optional – Chop up some coriander leaves (finely) and sprinkle it on the top for garnish.

Alternative Ingredient Substitutes

Oil: In case you do not have coconut oil, you could use any other oil of your choice for this recipe. The reason coconut oil is used is because of its distinct flavour.

Ghee: You could also substitute the oil with ghee in this recipe, as it has a lovely flavour and it is also a healthier alternative to oil.

Green Chillies: If you do not have dried red chillies, you can slit or finely chop one long green chilli to substitute the red chillies in this recipe.

Additional Ingredients:

Pomegranate Seeds: You can add in ¼ of a cup of pomegranate seeds for some additional flavouring.

Ginger: When you fry your other ingredients in oil, you can add in ½ a tsp of finely grated ginger as well, for some additional flavouring.

Notes:

  • You could even use any leftover plain rice of any type for this recipe.
  • Place the yogurt out of the refrigerator to sit at room temperature for an hour or so before making the yoghurt rice.
  • Make sure to heat the rice before mixing it with the yoghurt, unless you prefer cold yoghurt rice.
  • For vegans: You can use vegan yoghurt in the same quantities, to make vegan yoghurt rice.
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Make Overnight Oats Breakfast In 5 Minutes

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There are days when you probably want to sleep in late and realize you’ll be in a rush to leave home in the morning. Well, how about make your breakfast the previous night, so you do not need to worry the next morning!

Here’s a simple and easy overnight oat breakfast recipe that you can make in just 5 minutes

Why will you like this Overnight Oats Breakfast recipe?

It requires few ingredients:

This recipe needs just a few ingredients, four ingredients to be precise. Rolled oats, chia seeds, coconut milk and bananas, are all you need to make this overnight oat breakfast.

It is easy to make:

Putting together this oat breakfast bowl takes around 5 minutes. Yes, it is that simple and easy to make!

It is healthy:

This recipe contains a combination of multiple nourishing ingredients that are healthy and rich in nutritional value.

It is vegan: I’ve used coconut milk in this recipe, so it is completely vegan. Nevertheless, for non-vegans, the coconut milk can always be substituted with cow’s milk.

Ingredients in this Recipe

This recipe is made with rolled oats as its base, along with chia seeds, bananas and coconut milk. When combined, these ingredients make the perfect blend for a wholesome and filling breakfast.

Oats is one of the healthiest grains you could have and eating it for breakfast can keep you well-satiated and sufficiently energized even until your next meal.

Make Overnight Oats Breakfast In 5 Minutes

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tsp chia seeds
  • 2 small bananas
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • Maple syrup to taste
  • apple (optional)

  1. Into a bowl, chop the bananas and mash it with a fork or a masher, until it becomes a puree and set it aside.

  2. Next, into a medium sized bowl (or an 8-inch-long mason jar), add in the rolled oats, the chia seeds, the mashed banana puree, the maple syrup and the coconut milk. Give it a mix.

  3. Store in the refrigerator overnight (or for at least 8 hours).

  4. The next morning, before consuming this oat breakfast, give it a mix.

  5. Chop up half an apple into cubed pieces (with or without the skin) and top it up on your oat breakfast bowl.

  6. You could drizzle it with some maple syrup (optional)and its ready to eat.

Alternative Ingredient Substitutes

Maple Syrup: This recipe used maple syrup as its sweetener. You could substitute the maple syrup with any other sweetener syrup of your choice. Some alternatives are honey, date syrup, jaggery syrup etc.

Coconut Milk: I’ve used coconut milk in this recipe, as my choice of milk. You could use any other milk of your choice like cow’s milk (if not vegan) or other plant-based milks like almond milk, rice milk, soy milk, cashewnut milk, oat milk etc., (if vegan), in the same proportions.

Rolled Oats: This recipe is made using rolled oats. But it can be substituted with either quick oats or even steel-cut oats, whichever you’d prefer, in the same quantity.

Apples: I’ve used apples as my choice of fruit in this recipe. You can even use any other fruits like pears, blueberries, strawberries, green apples etc.

Recipe Additions

Dry Fruits and Nuts: This recipe doesn’t use any dry fruits and nuts, but you could add in some chopped dry fruits and nuts of your choice (maybe a tablespoon would suffice), for that extra crunch.

Note:

  • I have chopped the apple along with its skin on. If you wish to remove the skin before chopping the apple you could do so. Nevertheless, eating the apple with the skin on is recommended because of its nutritional value and rich fibre content.
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