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The Best Gluten Free Flours and Their Benefits
Gluten is a form of protein that serves to bind any flour to get the maximum baking effect. However, as many of us are found allergic to gluten, there is a need for gluten-free flours. Following are the 5 gluten-free flours and their benefits:
1. Amaranth flour
It is cream in color and obtained from grinding the Amaranth seed. The flour with its enormous moisture content helps to bind the dough while baking. The protein content of the flour renders the flour nutritious.
2. Buckwheat flour
It is a gluten free ingredient in some of the Japanese noodles. It is made from whole buckwheat cereal grains and contains proteins and fibre. It is also a rich resource of minerals.
3. Brown rice flour
Rice that is not polished is ground to produce brown rice flour. As it retains the husk of rice it is totally fibrous and protein rich.
4. Chia flour
Chia seeds are ground to obtain chia floor. The small seeds contain calcium and omega 3. It is also a great food with fibre.
5. Arrowroot floor
It is made from arrowroot and is said to control stomach related ailments.
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Benefits of Various Food Items
Health Benefits of Oats:
-Eating oats regularly lowers the blood cholesterol level
-The use of oats is very suitable in cases of depression, insomnia, and physical fatigue. Unrefined oatmeal can be eaten on regular basis to reduce stress while cooked oats will relieve fatigue.
-Oat contains silicon and vitamins A and B. It has soothing effects on the nervous system, both when taken orally as a concoction, and when used externally, during bathing.
-Because of its high fiber content, oats help in protection from bowel cancer.
-Oats, like other cereal grains, are valued primarily as a source of carbohydrates which provide calories for energy needs.
-Oats are also a great source of vitamins E, B1 and B2.
-Oats have a particular value in helping a person to cope with the exhaustion that results from multiple sclerosis, chronic neurological pain and insomnia.
-Oats contain one of the best amino acid profiles of all grains. Amino acids are essential proteins that help facilitate optimum functioning of the body.
-Oats contain a high percentage of desirable complex carbohydrates, which have been linked to: reduced risk of colon, breast, and prostate cancer.
-Oatmeal contains important micro nutrient zinc. Zinc is essential constituent of many enzymes and is required for metabolism and stabilization of nucleic acid. Zinc also associated with healing of wound, growth, reproduction and glucose tolerance of human body.
-Oatmeal is good for pregnant women as it is full of nutrients such as minerals and fiber.
Here are ways we can make oats taste better:
-Make the oatmeal with milk instead of water. This will also add calcium and more protein.
-The thickness of oatmeal can also make it taste better.
Adding fruits such as blueberries to the oatmeal will not only make it tastier but would also add extra nutrients.
Benefits of Bottle Gourd:
1. The juice of bottle gourd is a valuable medicine for excessive thirst due to severe diarrhea, diabetes and excessive use of fatty or fried foods.
2. The Gourd fruit juice is used in the treatment of insanity, epilepsy and other nervous diseases.
3. The juice of the fruit is used in the treatment of stomach acidity, indigestion and ulcers.
4. Bottle gourd is not only rich in essential minerals, iron, protein and trace elements; it is also rich in fibre. Fibre helps in preventing constipation and other digestive disorders like flatulence and piles.
5. Bottle gourd is very valuable in urinary disorders. It should be given once daily in the treatment of burning sensation in urinary passage due to high acidity of urine. It serves as an alkaline mixture.
6. Bottle gourd helps in overcoming jaundice.
7. Bottle gourd juice is also helpful in losing weight.
8. Cooked Bottle gourd is anti-bilious. It makes one relax after eating. But one should not eat the vegetable raw as it can harm the stomach and intestines.
9. Bottle Gourd prevents excessive loss of sodium, quenches thirst and helps in preventing fatigue.
Benefits of Amla:
1. Amla is one of the best anti-inflammatory herb. It prevents aging and promotes longevity.
2. It is very useful in skin diseases as it has sheet virya in potency. It inhibits pitta and thus helps in getting relief from all the skin disorders caused by pitta dominance. Regular intake of Amla promotes glow on skin and delays wrinkles or loosening of skin.
3. It improves texture of the hair.
4. It also prevents premature graying of hairs and dandruff.
5. It is very useful in improving eyesight. It also counters diseases like reddening, itching and watering of eyes.
6. Amla is very useful in controlling blood sugar level.
7. It also helps maintain the functioning of the liver.
8. Amla cleanses the mouth and strengthens the teeth.
9It balances stomach acids because it improves digestion but does not heat the body.
10. It nourishes the brain and mental functioning.
11. Amla has powerful antioxidants, which protects from harmful free radicals that can increase the risk of a wide range of serious diseases including cancer.
Health Benefits of Cucumber:
1: Cucumber is a healthy juice beneficial for its properties as an increaser of the flow of urine and as a complement to the effects of celery and carrot juice for rheumatic conditions, while at the same time being a soothing skin lotion.
2: Eating cucumbers is an easy way to increase our water consumption.
3: Cucumber can be used for skin problems because of its diuretic, cooling and cleansing property.
4: Another benefit of cucumber is in helping to heal a range of illnesses - including lung, stomach and chest problem, gout, arthritis and tapeworm.
5: Cucumber is an excellent source of silica, which is a trace mineral that contributes to the strength of our connective tissue. Connective tissue is what holds our body together.
6: Cucumber is a great folk medicine used to reduce heat and inflammation. It can be eaten raw, pickled or used in cooking. This cool fruit is popular among women because it is normally used to help treat tired eyes.
7: Cucumbers are fat- and cholesterol-free, and low in calories. They also contain phytochemicals that are thought to reduce the incidence of cancer.
-Eating oats regularly lowers the blood cholesterol level
-The use of oats is very suitable in cases of depression, insomnia, and physical fatigue. Unrefined oatmeal can be eaten on regular basis to reduce stress while cooked oats will relieve fatigue.
-Oat contains silicon and vitamins A and B. It has soothing effects on the nervous system, both when taken orally as a concoction, and when used externally, during bathing.
-Because of its high fiber content, oats help in protection from bowel cancer.
-Oats, like other cereal grains, are valued primarily as a source of carbohydrates which provide calories for energy needs.
-Oats are also a great source of vitamins E, B1 and B2.
-Oats have a particular value in helping a person to cope with the exhaustion that results from multiple sclerosis, chronic neurological pain and insomnia.
-Oats contain one of the best amino acid profiles of all grains. Amino acids are essential proteins that help facilitate optimum functioning of the body.
-Oats contain a high percentage of desirable complex carbohydrates, which have been linked to: reduced risk of colon, breast, and prostate cancer.
-Oatmeal contains important micro nutrient zinc. Zinc is essential constituent of many enzymes and is required for metabolism and stabilization of nucleic acid. Zinc also associated with healing of wound, growth, reproduction and glucose tolerance of human body.
-Oatmeal is good for pregnant women as it is full of nutrients such as minerals and fiber.
Here are ways we can make oats taste better:
-Make the oatmeal with milk instead of water. This will also add calcium and more protein.
-The thickness of oatmeal can also make it taste better.
Adding fruits such as blueberries to the oatmeal will not only make it tastier but would also add extra nutrients.
Benefits of Bottle Gourd:
1. The juice of bottle gourd is a valuable medicine for excessive thirst due to severe diarrhea, diabetes and excessive use of fatty or fried foods.
2. The Gourd fruit juice is used in the treatment of insanity, epilepsy and other nervous diseases.
3. The juice of the fruit is used in the treatment of stomach acidity, indigestion and ulcers.
4. Bottle gourd is not only rich in essential minerals, iron, protein and trace elements; it is also rich in fibre. Fibre helps in preventing constipation and other digestive disorders like flatulence and piles.
5. Bottle gourd is very valuable in urinary disorders. It should be given once daily in the treatment of burning sensation in urinary passage due to high acidity of urine. It serves as an alkaline mixture.
6. Bottle gourd helps in overcoming jaundice.
7. Bottle gourd juice is also helpful in losing weight.
8. Cooked Bottle gourd is anti-bilious. It makes one relax after eating. But one should not eat the vegetable raw as it can harm the stomach and intestines.
9. Bottle Gourd prevents excessive loss of sodium, quenches thirst and helps in preventing fatigue.
Benefits of Amla:
1. Amla is one of the best anti-inflammatory herb. It prevents aging and promotes longevity.
2. It is very useful in skin diseases as it has sheet virya in potency. It inhibits pitta and thus helps in getting relief from all the skin disorders caused by pitta dominance. Regular intake of Amla promotes glow on skin and delays wrinkles or loosening of skin.
3. It improves texture of the hair.
4. It also prevents premature graying of hairs and dandruff.
5. It is very useful in improving eyesight. It also counters diseases like reddening, itching and watering of eyes.
6. Amla is very useful in controlling blood sugar level.
7. It also helps maintain the functioning of the liver.
8. Amla cleanses the mouth and strengthens the teeth.
9It balances stomach acids because it improves digestion but does not heat the body.
10. It nourishes the brain and mental functioning.
11. Amla has powerful antioxidants, which protects from harmful free radicals that can increase the risk of a wide range of serious diseases including cancer.
Health Benefits of Cucumber:
1: Cucumber is a healthy juice beneficial for its properties as an increaser of the flow of urine and as a complement to the effects of celery and carrot juice for rheumatic conditions, while at the same time being a soothing skin lotion.
2: Eating cucumbers is an easy way to increase our water consumption.
3: Cucumber can be used for skin problems because of its diuretic, cooling and cleansing property.
4: Another benefit of cucumber is in helping to heal a range of illnesses - including lung, stomach and chest problem, gout, arthritis and tapeworm.
5: Cucumber is an excellent source of silica, which is a trace mineral that contributes to the strength of our connective tissue. Connective tissue is what holds our body together.
6: Cucumber is a great folk medicine used to reduce heat and inflammation. It can be eaten raw, pickled or used in cooking. This cool fruit is popular among women because it is normally used to help treat tired eyes.
7: Cucumbers are fat- and cholesterol-free, and low in calories. They also contain phytochemicals that are thought to reduce the incidence of cancer.
Ladies Finger Spiced Curry
Ingredients
60g gram flour
400g ladies fingers), wiped clean with damp kitchen roll,
vegetable oil, for frying
1 tsp chaat masala
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 tsp dried mango powder (also known as amchoor)
Method
1. Place the gram flour in a shallow bowl and mix half the above salt. Slice the ladies finger pieces lengthwise into quarters and toss them in the gram flour.
2. Pour the oil into a large saucepan to a depth of approximately 2.5cm and heat until a breadcrumb will sizzle gently when placed into the oil. Add the ladies fingers to the pan and fry until they are crisp and golden-brown, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove with a slotted spoon and place it into a large bowl lined with kitchen roll. Sprinkle over the chaat masala, remaining salt, chilli and dried mango powder and toss well. Serve hot.
You can apply the same method with Bitter guard too but boil them half way before soaking in Besan or gram flour and add chilly powder to the besan.
60g gram flour
400g ladies fingers), wiped clean with damp kitchen roll,
vegetable oil, for frying
1 tsp chaat masala
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 tsp dried mango powder (also known as amchoor)
Method
1. Place the gram flour in a shallow bowl and mix half the above salt. Slice the ladies finger pieces lengthwise into quarters and toss them in the gram flour.
2. Pour the oil into a large saucepan to a depth of approximately 2.5cm and heat until a breadcrumb will sizzle gently when placed into the oil. Add the ladies fingers to the pan and fry until they are crisp and golden-brown, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove with a slotted spoon and place it into a large bowl lined with kitchen roll. Sprinkle over the chaat masala, remaining salt, chilli and dried mango powder and toss well. Serve hot.
You can apply the same method with Bitter guard too but boil them half way before soaking in Besan or gram flour and add chilly powder to the besan.
Rice Cutlet
Ingredients:
1 small bowl cooked rice
2 boiled potatoes
salt as per taste, 1/2 tsp
green chilli-ginger-garlic paste
cornflour
bread crumbs
1 spoon coriander leaves
oil
Method:
Mix all ingredients except oil ogether.
Mash using potato masher.
Divide into 6 balls. Shape them into cutlets and deep fry in hot oil.
Serve the crisp cutlets with ketchup and pudina chutney.
Tip- You can prepare this with leftover rice or pulao also. Comes out really delicious!
1 small bowl cooked rice
2 boiled potatoes
salt as per taste, 1/2 tsp
green chilli-ginger-garlic paste
cornflour
bread crumbs
1 spoon coriander leaves
oil
Method:
Mix all ingredients except oil ogether.
Mash using potato masher.
Divide into 6 balls. Shape them into cutlets and deep fry in hot oil.
Serve the crisp cutlets with ketchup and pudina chutney.
Tip- You can prepare this with leftover rice or pulao also. Comes out really delicious!
Aval (Beaten Rice) Bath
Ingredients
250 gms of Aval/beaten rice
2 cups water
1/2 tsp salt (or in need)
2 tbsp chopped coriander
10 Curry Leafs
6 Red chillies
3 pieces chopped garlic
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp Jeera
5 tbsp oil
200 gms of chopped onion
2 full cucumber (chopped)
1 tsp Masala powder
Method:
Wash the Aval and keep them aside.
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, jeera, red chillies, curry leaves, coriander leaves, chopped onion, garlic and salt to taste.
Cook for 2-3 minutes on low flame. Then add Masala powder (Chilli and Coriander powder will compensate for the masala powder).
Add 1/2 cup of water, cucumber, aval.
Let the preparation cook for 2-3 minutes on low flame.
Remove the preparation from flame and put it in a bowl. Aval is ready, garnish with curry leaves and enjoy this authentic South Indian dish.
250 gms of Aval/beaten rice
2 cups water
1/2 tsp salt (or in need)
2 tbsp chopped coriander
10 Curry Leafs
6 Red chillies
3 pieces chopped garlic
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp Jeera
5 tbsp oil
200 gms of chopped onion
2 full cucumber (chopped)
1 tsp Masala powder
Method:
Wash the Aval and keep them aside.
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, jeera, red chillies, curry leaves, coriander leaves, chopped onion, garlic and salt to taste.
Cook for 2-3 minutes on low flame. Then add Masala powder (Chilli and Coriander powder will compensate for the masala powder).
Add 1/2 cup of water, cucumber, aval.
Let the preparation cook for 2-3 minutes on low flame.
Remove the preparation from flame and put it in a bowl. Aval is ready, garnish with curry leaves and enjoy this authentic South Indian dish.
Aval (Beaten Rice) Bath
Ingredients
250 gms of Aval/beaten rice
2 cups water
1/2 tsp salt (or in need)
2 tbsp chopped coriander
10 Curry Leafs
6 Red chillies
3 pieces chopped garlic
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp Jeera
5 tbsp oil
200 gms of chopped onion
2 full cucumber (chopped)
1 tsp Masala powder
Method:
Wash the Aval and keep them aside.
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, jeera, red chillies, curry leaves, coriander leaves, chopped onion, garlic and salt to taste.
Cook for 2-3 minutes on low flame. Then add Masala powder (Chilli and Coriander powder will compensate for the masala powder).
Add 1/2 cup of water, cucumber, aval.
Let the preparation cook for 2-3 minutes on low flame.
Remove the preparation from flame and put it in a bowl. Aval is ready, garnish with curry leaves and enjoy this authentic South Indian dish.
250 gms of Aval/beaten rice
2 cups water
1/2 tsp salt (or in need)
2 tbsp chopped coriander
10 Curry Leafs
6 Red chillies
3 pieces chopped garlic
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp Jeera
5 tbsp oil
200 gms of chopped onion
2 full cucumber (chopped)
1 tsp Masala powder
Method:
Wash the Aval and keep them aside.
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, jeera, red chillies, curry leaves, coriander leaves, chopped onion, garlic and salt to taste.
Cook for 2-3 minutes on low flame. Then add Masala powder (Chilli and Coriander powder will compensate for the masala powder).
Add 1/2 cup of water, cucumber, aval.
Let the preparation cook for 2-3 minutes on low flame.
Remove the preparation from flame and put it in a bowl. Aval is ready, garnish with curry leaves and enjoy this authentic South Indian dish.
Healthy Vegetarian Kichdi Rice Delight
Ingredients:
Rice: 2 cups
Toor dal: 1 cup
Water for cooking: 6cups
Onion: 1 medium
Ginger garlic paste: 2 tea spoon
Potato: 1 medium
Peanuts: fresh 1/2 cup
Groundnut: roasted 1/4 cup
Carrot/ cauliflower: on choice
Red chilly powder: 3 tea spoon/on taste
Salt: : 2 teaspoon/by taste
Garam masala : 1 tea spoon
Turmeric: 1 teaspoon
Oil: 3 table spoon
Rai: jeera
Method:
1. Take a pressure cooker pan and heat oil
2. Add mustard and jeera, and after spluttering add fine chopped onion,ginger garlic paste stir till brown, add potato medium cut, a spoon of groundnut
3. Add all dry spices add 6 cups water
4. Let it be on the flame till it boils
5. In the meantime, mix rice and dal in a bowl and wash twice with water and drain the water
6. Add this washed rice and dal to the boiling preparation
7. Put the cooker lead with whistel
8. Cook on medium flame till three whistle
9. Let it cool down till the pressure in cooker goes off
10. Open the cooker lead,and spicy khichadi is ready
11. Garnish with hara dhania
12. Eat hot with curd, papad, achaar
Rice: 2 cups
Toor dal: 1 cup
Water for cooking: 6cups
Onion: 1 medium
Ginger garlic paste: 2 tea spoon
Potato: 1 medium
Peanuts: fresh 1/2 cup
Groundnut: roasted 1/4 cup
Carrot/ cauliflower: on choice
Red chilly powder: 3 tea spoon/on taste
Salt: : 2 teaspoon/by taste
Garam masala : 1 tea spoon
Turmeric: 1 teaspoon
Oil: 3 table spoon
Rai: jeera
Method:
1. Take a pressure cooker pan and heat oil
2. Add mustard and jeera, and after spluttering add fine chopped onion,ginger garlic paste stir till brown, add potato medium cut, a spoon of groundnut
3. Add all dry spices add 6 cups water
4. Let it be on the flame till it boils
5. In the meantime, mix rice and dal in a bowl and wash twice with water and drain the water
6. Add this washed rice and dal to the boiling preparation
7. Put the cooker lead with whistel
8. Cook on medium flame till three whistle
9. Let it cool down till the pressure in cooker goes off
10. Open the cooker lead,and spicy khichadi is ready
11. Garnish with hara dhania
12. Eat hot with curd, papad, achaar
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