Carrot Chutney

My cousin requested me to post some dishes using few ingredients and easy to make. I guess this chutney will surely win a lot of hearts. It is very versatile. It can be a side dish for Idli, Dosa, Rotis, Rice or just as a spread for bread. So S this one is for you.

Ingredients

Carrots - 3 Large

Urad dal - 2 tbsp

Red chillies - 3(adjust as per taste)

Tamarind - small piece

Mustard seeds, Hing, curry leaves,urad dal

Method

Wash and cut the carrots. Take oil in a pan add the urad dal and fry till it turns brown. Add red chillies and fry some more. Add carrots, tamarind and salt and keep stirring till carrots are cooked. You can sprinkle some water on top if needed but do not add more water. Let it cool, then grind it to a fine paste. Take a tsp oil in a pan add mustard when it splutters add hing, urad dal when it turns brown add curry leaves. Pour this on the chutney and mix well. Enjoy

Variation : Use cabbage instead of carrot for cabbage chutney.

Healthy Mango Shake

I just hate milk, but with all the importance given to Calcium intake for women I just know I have to do something about it.

Osteoporosis affects 9 million women, adequate daily calcium is essential in maintaining bone strength. Calcium helps build stronger bones, and vitamin D helps the body better use calcium.

The amount of calcium that a woman should get per day ranges from 1000mg-1500mg, depending her age group, and hormonal state.

a) Ages 11-24 (adolescents and young adults): 1200-1500 mg

b) Ages 25-50: 1000 mg

c) Pregnant and nursing: 1200-1500 mg

d) Older than 50 (postmenopausal): on estrogens: 1000 mg , not on estrogens: 1500 mg

e) Older than 65: 1500 mg

So if you are anything like me who likes milk only in coffee/tea, then this shake is for you.

This is a favorite with my kids too. I have used splenda instead of sugar and also Carnation Instant Breakfast Mix. This mix has 2 times the protein of an egg and 2 times the calcium of yogurt. Adding this mix to Milk almost doubles the amout of calcium and protein. This instant breakfast comes in 3 flavors Chocolate, Strawberry and Classic French Vanilla. I have used Classic French Vanilla for this recipe

Carnation instant breakfast was recommended to me by my daughters pediatrition. Now not only my kids but the whole family enjoys this shake.

Ingredients

Milk 2% - 1 Glass

Splenda/ Sugar - 1 and 1/2 tsp (adjust as per taste)

Mango Pulp - 3 tbsp (adjust as per taste)

Carnation instant breakfast(Vanilla) - 1/2 packet

In a tall glass add all the ingredients and mix well. Serve Cold