Urvi Gohil, Author at GOQii

June 19, 2022 By Urvi Gohil Leave a Comment

Healthy Eating: Idli Sandwich

The monsoons have begun and eating nutritious home cooked meals might be the best option for your health. As we understand that your regular food might get boring, adding a little twist would make things more interesting for you. So let’s begin by preparing this delicious and healthy Idli Sandwich.

What You Will Need

Idli Batter – 500 g
Boiled & crushed corn – 2 tbsp
Finely chopped capsicum – 2 tbsp
Finely chopped onion – 2 tbsp
Grated carrot – 2 tbsp
Paneer – 50 gm
Finely chopped coriander – 1 tbsp
Green chilli paste – 1 tbsp
Salt as per taste
Oil – 2 tbsp
Chat masala – 1 tsp
Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
Black pepper powder – 1 tsp
Sesame seeds – 1 tsp
Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
Green chutney – ½ cup

How To Prepare

Add water in a steamer and put it to boil. Grease a plate with oil and pour 2 big spoons of batter on the plate and spread evenly. Sprinkle some red chilli powder and black pepper powder over it. Put the plate in the hot steamer and allow it to cook.
Once done, remove the plate and allow it to cool. Cut the cooked idli batter in a round shape using a mold. Make all the idlis in similar fashion.
Take a mixing bowl and add corn, capsicum, onion, carrot, paneer, coriander, green chilli paste, chat masala, salt and mix everything well.
Now, let us start making the sandwich. Take two idlis, spread green chutney on one side of both the idlis and in-between place the prepared stuffing.
On a pan, pour in some oil. After the oil heats up, add in the mustard seeds & sesame seeds. After they start crackling up, place the prepared sandwich on it.
After it is golden brown on one side, flip it over and cook the other side.
Our hot idli sandwich is ready! Enjoy it with chutney.

Note: You can also use your left over idlis to make these. Just cut the idli from the middle, stuff and grill.

Highlights of the Idli Sandwich recipe

It’s a sandwich recipe without the processed bread – which means it is automatically healthier!
Very rich in fiber & proteins – which make them super filling.
It makes the traditional idlis two times more nutritious with the addition of vegetables.

We hope you try this Idli Sandwich recipe and share your experience with us. Do upload your pics on social media and tag us! For more healthy recipes, check out Healthy Reads. To get more advice on recipes, nutrition and diet tips, ask a GOQii Coach by subscribing for personalized health coaching here: https://goqiiapp.page.link/bsr

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February 20, 2022 By Urvi Gohil 1 Comment

Healthy Eating: Homemade Protein Bars

Want to stock up on your winter protein supply? We’ve got you covered with these simple, healthy, no bake, sugar-free homemade protein bars. You can make these protein bars using ingredients available in your kitchen. It is quick and quite suited for winters!

What You Will Need

Dates – 1 cup
Hot water – 1 cup
Almonds – ½ cup
Cashews – ½ cup
Walnuts – ½ cup
Pistachio – ½ cup
Rolled oats – ¼ cup
Desiccated coconut – ½ cup
Flax seeds – 1 tbsp
Pumpkin seeds – 1 tbsp
Sesame seeds – 1 tbsp
Cardamom powder – 1 tsp
Cinnamon powder – 1 tsp
Jaggery powder – 2 tbsp

How To Prepare

In a bowl, add the dates and hot water and soak the dates for 1-2 hours until it softens. Once soft, remove the seeds and blend it in a mixture to a fine, smooth paste.
Heat a pan and add almonds, cashews, pistachio, walnuts, oats, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds. Dry roast this for 5-7 minutes until they turn crisp and slight golden.
Time to add the desiccated coconut in the pan and sauté just for 1-2 minutes and remove all the contents in a bowl.
In the same pan, add the dates paste and allow it to cook for 5 minutes until the paste thickens and loses some moisture.
Now add the roasted nuts and seeds mixture to the dates paste and season it with cardamom powder, cinnamon powder & also add the jaggery powder. Mix it well until everything comes together.
Grease a mithai tray or plate with some ghee/ oil and spread the mixture uniformly. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until it sets completely and using a knife, cut it into bars and enjoy!

Highlights Of The Homemade Protein Bars

Power packed with energy, micronutrients, minerals, fiber and healthy fats.
A perfect guilt free, sugar free, preservative free alternative to granola bars and energy bars.
A great way to start the day in winter, it is filling and keeps your sweet cravings away.
Works as a perfect post workout snack.

We hope you enjoy this Protein Bars recipe. Do try it out and leave your feedback in the comments below. For more healthy recipes, check out Healthy Reads or ask a GOQii Coach by subscribing for personalized health coaching here: https://goqiiapp.page.link/bsr

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February 13, 2022 By Urvi Gohil Leave a Comment

Special Valentine’s Day Recipe: Dates and Nuts Custard

Looking for something tasty and sweet that you and your significant other can share on Valentine’s Day, without ruining your resolution to be healthy? Try this tasty, healthy and absolutely delicious dates and nuts custard that you can eat guilt-free! It is easy to make and completely sugar-free. This recipe can be made with basic ingredients in your kitchen. Let’s get started!

What You Will Need

Seedless dates – 1 cup
Hot boiled milk – 1 cup
Cold milk – 2 cups
Banana – 1
Vanilla essence – 1 tbsp
Mix dry fruits (cashew, almonds, walnuts, pistachios) – 1 cup
Raisins – ½ cup
Sliced strawberries – ½ cup
Corn flour – ½ cup
Desiccated coconut – ½ cup
Cinnamon powder – 2 tbsp

How To Prepare

Soak 1 cup of dates in boiled milk for 30 minutes.
In a blender, add cold milk, 1 banana, soaked dates along with milk and vanilla essence. Blend till smooth.
Strain the contents in a big bowl to get rid of unwanted lumps.
Now, add in the corn flour and mix it very well to a fine batter.
Heat a pan and pour the contents, stir continuously until it is thick and reduces the moisture but is still a little runny.
Place the serving bowls and let us start plating.
First layer the bowl with dates and milk custard, sprinkle some cinnamon powder, add the desiccated coconut, place the mix nuts generously. Add a few raisins and top it up with 3-4 slices of strawberry.
Allow this to set in the fridge or even outside if the temperature is cool, for 20-30 minutes. Your Date and Nuts Custard is ready!

Highlights of the Dates and Nuts Custard Recipe

The custard has zero sugar and hence, it is a very healthy, guilt-free dessert.
It has the goodness of nuts and fruits.
A cup of this custard is rich in fiber, calcium, iron and healthy fats.
Great for weight watchers to indulge in.

We hope you enjoy this Dates and Nuts Custard recipe that is sure to make your Valentine’s Day extra sweet and special. Do try it out and leave your feedback in the comments below. For more healthy recipes, check out Healthy Reads or ask a GOQii Coach by subscribing for personalized health coaching here: https://goqiiapp.page.link/bsr

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January 23, 2022 By Urvi Gohil Leave a Comment

Healthy Eating: The Ultimate Winter Soup

With everyone seeking to build their immunity, especially due to the change in weather and the ongoing pandemic, eating the right food is quite essential to our wellbeing. There is nothing that fuels your body with the right nutrients and warms your soul like the way soup does. So here’s the delicious Ultimate Winter Soup that’s loaded with the goodness of vegetables, herbs and protein.

What You Will Need

Finely chopped onion – ½ cup
Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp
Finely chopped carrot – ¼ cup
Finely chopped sweet potato – ¼ cup
Chopped french beans – ½ cup
Finely chopped tomato – ½ cup
Soft boiled chick peas – 1 cup
Vegetable broth/ water – 5 cups
Coriander – ½ cup
Oil – 2 tbsp
Salt
Black pepper powder – ½ tsp
Red chilli paste – 1 tsp
Turmeric – ½ tsp

How To Prepare

Heat a pan and add oil. Once the oil is hot, add the onions and allow it to sauté until soft.
Then add the ginger garlic paste, give it a quick stir and allow it to cook for a minute.
Add the carrot, french beans & sweet potato. Let them cook for 2 minutes.
Now add the vegetable broth or water and partially cover the pan with the lid and allow the veggies to cook.
After 10 mins, once you see the carrots are tender, add the tomato and mix everything well. Add the turmeric and salt during this time.
In another small bowl, mash the chick peas with a fork and transfer it to the soup pan. Also add the coriander, red chilli paste and black pepper at the same time. Give it a quick mix and let it cook for 5 more minutes.
Time to serve the hot colorful looking soup and enjoy.

Note: Instead of chickpeas, you can use any pulse of your choice like chana, sprouts, mung, etc.

Highlights of the Ultimate Winter Soup

An absolute delight for your body, it will boost immunity, heat you up and clear your throat.
Very fulfilling due to the use of a variety of seasonal vegetables.
Great for people healing from any type of viral infections.

We hope you enjoy this Ultimate Winter Soup! Do share your thoughts with us in the comments below. For more healthy recipes, check out Healthy Reads or ask a GOQii Coach by subscribing for personalized health coaching here: https://goqiiapp.page.link/bsr

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