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Healthy Eating: Immunity Boosting Ladoos

immunity boosting ladoos

Are you craving for ladoos but hesitate due to the guilt? The question is – why control this craving? Don’t worry. We’ll help you out with an awesome, tasty and delicious immunity boosting ladoos recipe that will rev up your immunity and help you enjoy this treat guilt-free! 

Preparing The Immunity Powder (1 tbsp = 15gm) 

  • Organic Turmeric Powder – 7 tbsp 
  • Cumin Seeds – 4 tbsp 
  • Coriander Seeds – 4 tbsp 
  • Fennel Seeds – 7 tbsp 
  • Whole Black Pepper – 2 tbsp 
  • Cardamom – 3 tbsp 
  • Dry Ginger Powder – 2 tbsp 
  • Cinnamon Powder (Dalchini) – ½ tbsp or 1 stick

Method: Lightly roast all the ingredients (except turmeric powder and dry ginger powder) on a slow flame till you get a nice aroma. Once cooled, transfer them in a grinder and grind them to a powder. Add turmeric and dry ginger powder to it and mix with a dry spoon. Store in a clean, airtight glass or steel jar for 4-6 months.

How To Make The Immunity Boosting Ladoos 

Ingredients (1 cup = 200gm) 

  • Sattu Powder – 1 cup 
  • Ghee – ¼ cup or 3 tbsp 
  • Immunity Powder – 2 tbsp 
  • Grated Jaggery – ½ cup 

Method: 

  1. Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan. 
  2. Add 1 cup sattu powder. Mix it and roast it for only 2-4 min on low flame. Shift in a bowl.
  3. Add ½ cup grated jaggery.
  4. Add 2 tbsp. Immunity powder and mix it very well.
  5. Then, add 2 tbsp. ghee (room temperature). Mix it  well.
  6. Shape into ladoos while the mixture is still warm.
  7. Store these immunity ladoos in an airtight steel or glass jar for a week.
  8. Enjoy 1 immunity boosting ladoo daily as a mid-morning snack/ post workout meal/ early morning on empty stomach for energy as well.

Tips while making the Ladoos

  • If you do not have sattu powder then grind roasted chana dal to a fine powder, sieve it and use it.
  • You can also use jaggery powder. If there are granules in jaggery powder, grind it in the mixer grinder to make fine powder.
  • If you are not able to bind ladoos, add a few tsp. ghee as required.
  • If you are allergic to sattu/chana dal flour you can have ½ tsp immunity powder with 1 glass warm water in early morning or with 1tbsp ghee or can be used as garam masala in gravy.

Health Benefits of the Immunity Boosting Ladoos  

  • Sattu is known as the “Poor man’s protein” and is loaded with protein, calcium, fiber, iron and magnesium. It helps in building strength and muscle mass rapidly. 
  • It is excellent for bone health to prevent osteoporosis, cleans out the colon and stomach. Is an excellent cure for constipation and aids fat loss. 
  • It has cooling effects on the body.
  • Ghee is full of fat soluble vitamins, helps to  build strong bones. 
  • Jaggery is loaded with antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. It boosts immunity and guards the body against harmful pathogens.
  • Turmeric aids in the healing of osteoarthritis, CVD, diabetes, asthma, allergies, skin diseases, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and cancer diseases. 
  • Cinnamon helps to improve glucose and lipid levels. 
  • Cardamom, cumin seeds, fennel seeds and coriander seeds are rich in antioxidants and help in relieving digestive issues like bloating and indigestion. Piperine in black pepper can increase absorption of nutrients like selenium, B- complex vitamins, Beta carotene and rich in potassium, manganese and iron. 
  • Dry ginger powder contains thermogenic agents that help burn fat and reduce cholesterol and triglycerides.

We hope you enjoy these immunity boosting ladoos! Do share your experience in the comments below! For more healthy recipes, check out Healthy Reads or speak to a certified expert by subscribing to GOQii’s Personalised Health Coaching here.

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Healthy Recipes For Kids: Healthy Twist on Snacks & Sweets

Healthy Recipes For KidsAs mentioned in the previous article of Healthy Recipes For Kids, We spoke about the aspects of healthy eating for children not being different from adults. We need the right nutrients in the right quantities. Here, we’ve got some healthy recipes for a snack and a sweet that we’re sure your child will enjoy. 

Healthy Recipes For Kids

1. Healthy Mathari 

mathariWhat you will need: 

  • Wheat flour – 200 gm
  • Roasted Gram flour – 50 gm
  • Amaranth seed flour – 50 gm
  • Semolina – 20 gm
  • Desi ghee – 4 tbsp
  • Salt – a per taste
  • Dry fenugreek leaves – ½ tsp
  • Asafetida (Hing)  – 1/4th tsp
  • Roasted Muskmelon seeds powder – 2 tsp
  • Roasted Sunflower seeds powder – 2 tsp
  • Carom seeds – 1 tsp

Method of preparation:

  1. Mix all the ingredients in a big bowl and add hot melted ghee. Gently mix all the ingredients until ghee spreads all over the flour.
  2. Knead the dough with lukewarm milk to provide a soft texture
  3. Keep it aside for half an hour.
  4. Roll out a big chapati and cut desired shapes with a cookie cutter as it appeals to kids.
  5. These Mathari or salted cookies can be baked or fried on a low flame.
  6. These serve as a good snack at the evening hours with milk, juices or smoothies.

2. Jaggery Protein Chikki/Laddoo

healthy recipes for kidsWhat you will need:

  • Almonds – 50 gm
  • Walnuts – 50 gm
  • Sunflower seeds – 20 gm
  • Pumpkin seeds – 20 gm
  • Muskmelon seeds – 20 gm
  • Fox nuts – 50 gm
  • Rolled oats – 30 gm
  • Dates – 6-7 in number
  • Jaggery – 200 gm
  • White pepper powder – ½ tsp
  • Poppy seeds – 30 gm

Method of preparation

  1. Roast all the ingredients separately without jaggery, dates & pepper powder
  2. Make a coarse powder by adding dates 
  3. Melt jaggery on low flame. Once melted, start adding the white pepper powder
  4. Mix all ingredients gently
  5. Ladoos can be rolled from this mixture on slight cooling or chikki can be made by spreading the mixture on greased plate.
  6. These high protein chikkis or ladoos can be combined with breakfast or the evening snack

Benefits of These Recipes 

  • These matharis are rich in protein and contain seeds. Seeds are a compact source of many nutrients and generally kids don’t want to eat these seeds, so this is an easier way to get your kids to eat them.
  • Jaggery laddoo or chikki is a power pack compact source of many nutrients, rich in protein, iron and white pepper powder is very good for the eyes.
  • These snacks are much much better than the usual chips, mixtures and other unhealthy snacks. 

We hope you enjoy these Healthy Recipes For Kids. Do try them out, upload your pics on social media or the GOQii Arena and tag us! For more healthy recipes, check out Healthy Reads or tune in to cooking sessions on GOQii Play. 

To get more advice on recipes, nutrition and diet tips for kids, subscribe to GOQii and ask your GOQii Coach here.

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Level Up Holi With This Delicious Homemade Rose Thandai Recipe

homemade rose thandai

We all know that no Holi celebration is complete without a sip of a refreshing glass of Thandai. Honestly, nothing beats the summer heat better than this awesome Homemade Rose Thandai! 

Holi has been celebrated in India since time immemorial and it gives people a chance to let loose and enjoy themselves. What enhances the spirit of Holi is the tradition of drinking Thandai along with other delicacies such as gujiya, mathri, malpua, puranpoli, dahi vadas, etc.

As the name suggests, Thandai is a refreshing milk beverage which helps you cool your system almost instantly and serves as a quick source of energy in this scorching summer heat. So let’s #LevelUp this Holi by preparing some homemade Rose Thandai with natural ingredients!

What You Will Need

  • Skimmed Milk – 1 ½ liter 
  • Blanched Almonds – ¾th cup 
  • Poppy Seeds – 3-4 tbsp 
  • Blanched Pistachios – 3-4 tbsp 
  • Soaked Melon Seeds – 3 tbsp 
  • Cardamoms – 4-5 green 
  • Black Peppercorns – 8-10 
  • Dried Rose Petals – 1-2 tbsp 
  • Cinnamon – 1 inch 
  • Saffron – ½ tsp 
  • Sugar – 1 cup 
  • Chia Seeds (optional) – 1-2 tsp  

For Serving & Garnishing:

  • Kulhads (clay mugs) 
  • Finely Chopped Pistachios 
  • Rose Petals 

How to Prepare 

  1. Pour milk in a pan and bring it to boil. Keep stirring it. 
  2. On the side, add the almonds, pistachios, poppy seeds, melon seeds and 2-3 tbsp of warm milk to the grinder jar and grind it till it turns into a smooth paste. Take that paste out into a bowl.
  3. In the grinder jar, add the green cardamoms, black peppercorns, rose petals and cinnamon. Grind them till it turns into a fine powder.
  4. Add saffron to the milk followed by sugar and stir till the sugar melts. 
  5. Add the smooth paste of nuts and seeds and mix it well. 
  6. Add the dry powder of spices with rose petals and let it boil for 5 minutes. 
  7. Pour it all into a jar or a vessel and add the chia seeds once the milk is at room temperature and not hot.  
  8. Let it cool in the refrigerator.  
  9. Serve it chilled in kulhads and garnish with finely chopped pistachios and rose petals.

Nutritional Benefits of the Homemade Rose Thandai 

Each ingredient added to this recipe has its own importance and all together, this is one of the healthiest drinks out there. 

  • Milk is the best source of calcium and good quality protein. Along with these, it also has Zinc and Phosphorus. Cold milk also acts as an antacid.
  • Almonds, Melon Seeds, Cashews and Pistachios are loaded with healthy fats, Magnesium & acts as a good quality source of protein.
  • The spices used are packed with nutrients such as Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium and Iron. They have antioxidants which helps one stay away from diseases.
  • Poppy seeds are a good source of Iron, Phosphorus and Fiber along with Vitamin B and Linoleic Acid.
  • Saffron provides antioxidants. It is a potent antidepressant, antiseptic and is good for digestion. 
  • Rose Petals are rich in Vitamin C, D, E & K along with malic acid and pectic which helps in building immunity. Most importantly, it strengthens the digestive function and gives a cooling effect to the body.

If you want to make this recipe healthier, you can add fennel seeds instead of rose petals. It would be wise to choose Thandai without Bhang. Do try this nutrient-loaded recipe and let us know what you think about it in the comments below! For hair and skincare tips, how to prepare your own colors and post celebration detox tips, speak to our coaches by subscribing for Personalised Health Coaching here. 

Wish you all a Happy Holi! 

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Healthy Snacks You Must Eat While Watching Your Favourite Show!

healthy snacksIn my previous blog, I spoke about how Binge watching affects our health and how we can stay healthy while doing so! As promised, I will be sharing some recipes for super yummy healthy snacks that you can munch on while watching your favourite shows. These recipes are not only delicious but healthy as well!

Here are 3 healthy snacks you can easily make and munch on!

1. Crispy Kale Chips

All you need is 3 ingredients and 20 minutes to prepare this super healthy and yummy snack! Believe it or not, these crispy chips taste better than fried potato chips, and they are absolutely good for you!

What you will need:

  • 1 head of kale – washed and dried
  • 2 tbsp of olive oil
  • Salt to sprinkle

How to Prepare:

  1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.
  2. Separate kale leaves from stem and cut into 1 ½ inch pieces.
  3. Spread the leaves on a baking sheet and toss with the olive oil and salt.
  4. Bake them for 20 minutes. (Turn the side of leaves halfway to get equal baking on both sides).
  5. Serve the crispy snack in a bowl.

2. Apple Chips

I can understand your hesitation but once you try this, it will be your preferred go-to snack! These cinnamon-laced chips might take a little more time to prepare but are totally worth it!

What You Will Need:

  • 2 golden apples – thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon powdered cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoon white sugar

How to Prepare:

  1. Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
  2. Spread the Apple slices on a metal baking sheet.
  3. Mix sugar and cinnamon powder together in a bowl; sprinkle equally over apple slices.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven till the apple slices look dried and their edges curl up, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  5. Let then cool and serve after 15 minutes.

3. Fruit Salsa & Cinnamon Chips

Could we ask for anything more? A clever fruit-based recipe that scoops a colourful mixture onto a crunchy flour tortilla (roti), baked with cinnamon and a little sugar! It not only sounds like a treat but tastes like one too!

What You Will Need:

  • 2 Kiwis and Apples – both peeled and diced
  • 1 cup raspberries and strawberries
  • 2 tbsp white sugar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Rotis (tortilla)
  • 1 spoon butter (for greasing)
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon sugar

How to Prepare:

  1. Mix the kiwi, apples, raspberries, strawberries, white and brown sugar in a large bowl. Cover it and keep it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. Grease one side of each roti with butter and cut them into wedges. Spread them out on a baking tray.
  4. Sprinkle the wedges with the desired amount of cinnamon sugar and grease butter on top again.
  5. Grease one side of each roti with butter. Cut into wedges and spread them in a single layer on a baking tray. Sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. Grease butter on top again.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes.
  7. Once done, allow them to cool for approximately 15 minutes.
  8. Serve with chilled fruit mixture on the top.

Aren’t these recipes just mouthwatering? Try these healthy snacks with your current series and let me know your experience in the comments below.

For more awesome recipes, check out Healthy Reads or ask your GOQii Coach by subscribing for Personalised Health Coaching here.

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