The ‘Healthy’ Joys Of Running

I just received my participation acceptance letter for Great Delhi Run. I decided to go through the benefits of running and jugging to multiply my joy, and while I was at it I decided to share it with all of you.

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Soya Granule Upma Recipe

1 cup Soya (nutrella, etc.) granules
1/2 cup Wheat bran or semolina (rava)
2 Green chillies finely chopped
1 Onions finely chopped
1/2 tsp. Ginger grated
1 stalk Curry leaves
1 tbsp. Coriander finely chopped
3-4 Tomato slices
1/2 tsp. Each cumin & mustard seeds
1/2 tsp. Each channa & udad dals (bengal gram & black gram dals)
1/4 tsp. Turmeric powder
3-4 Pinches asafoetida
1 tbsp. Oil
Salt to taste
2 tsp. Lemon juice

Method:
Roast rava in a heavy pan, stirring continuously, till aroma exudes.
Empty and keep aside.
Roast granules in same pan, stirring continuously, till warm.
Empty and keep aside.
Heat oil in same pan, add dals, stir for few seconds.
Add seeds, allow to splutter.
Add ginger, chillies, curry leaves, chopped onion.
Stir till onion is tender.
Add rava and soya granules. Stir for a minute.
Add all other ingredients, except lemon juice, tomato and coriander.
Add 2 cups boiling water, stir to avoid lumps.
Use a longhandled spoon, to avoid the splashing that may be caused.
Add more water if necessary, to cook the rava and granules.
Add lemon juice and coriander.
Mix well. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with tomato slices.
Serve piping hot.

Nutritional value for each serving:
Calories : 234.1 kcal
Proteins :  16 gms
Fats : 10.8 gms
Carbohydrates : 21.3 gms
Minerals : 1.74 gms
Fibre : 7.43 gms

My take: I love spicy food, this was a nice change. It may taste a bit bland for those who like spicy food more, however, it is really fulfilling and I enjoyed it a lot.

Special thanks to Praveen Kumar for posting this recipe on AwesomeCuisine.com

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Vegetarian Kheema ( Minced Soya Curry)

I just tried this recipe and this let me tell you this is one of ‘the yummiest’ thing I have churned up from a messed up kitchen. 

Ingredients:
Soya granules 1cup
Tomatoes 2 to 3 meduim size
Onion 1 medium size
Ginger & Garlic paste 1tsp each
Turmeric powder 1tsp
Chilli powder 2 tsp
Salt a/c to taste
Dhaniya or Coriander powder 1 tsp
Garam masala 1/2 tsp (optional)
Fresh cilantro 1/2 cup
Lime juice 1/2 tsp (optional if not adding garam masala)
Oil for cooking

Method:

1. Wash and soak granules in warm water for 1/2 hr
2. Menawhile, cut tomatoes into thin slices or make puree and keep aside
3. Cut onions into thin slices
4. Take a wide pan, heat oil and add onions and fry till light brown in color
5. Add ginger-garlic paste and fry for 1 min
6. Add turmeric powder and fry for few seconds, add soya granules by squeezing all water from it into the pan and mix well.
7. Fry for 2 minutes. Add all other masalas including salt and mix well (if needed very little water ) and allow to cook with closed lid on medium heat for 5 minutes.
8. Now add tomatoes and mix well. Again allow to cook for 5 more minutes or untill tomatoes are cooked completely. (Here if you are adding tomato puree, then add it after 5th step.
9. Finally add cilantro and lime juice and mix well and sim for 2 minutes.
10. Remove from heat and serve with hot chapathis or plain rice.

Ok, most importantly this is not my recipe I took it from a maestro’s blog known as Cooking Pleasures. So if you feel liking thanking someone thank Meena on her blog and while you are at it checkout her other amazing recipes. 

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Nutrition Facts About 12 Day Today Foods

Onions
Onions are excellent source of antioxidants. Onions have anti allergic, anti-viral as well as antihistamine substances. Sulfur found in onions detoxifies the body and eliminates the toxins. Onions repairs the human cells and is also rich source of quercetin, a powerful antioxidant. Eat raw onions for maximum benefits………

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Yoga In Pregnancy

Giving birth to a child is the most fulfilling moment of any women’s life. For any pregnant woman the thought of taking the first look at her newborn baby and holding the baby in her arms gets her through the anxiety filled nine months. Most often a mother-to-be feels quite uneasy about the process of giving birth and going into labor. The thought of labor pains makes many women opt for abdominal delivery. Natural labor is quite healthy for the new mother, it helps in fast recovery. However, with holistic antenatal training many a women have had easy and less painful labor.

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5 Must Visit Wineries In India

Indian wine has gained immense popularity in recent years. Owing to the same popularity, India is now receiving favored response towards wine tourism. Most of the vineyards in India have tasting suites for the wine lovers to enjoy the best of wines that India has to offer. Some of the vineyards now offer accommodations for those who just can’t get enough of these amazing placing in a single day’s visit. 

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Taj Mahal: Symbol of Undying Love

Taj Mahal, whatever is said about this ethereal beauty will always be less. A monument in white standing next to the Yamuna River looks as if it has been painted on a canvas. It is one the world’s most famous monument and is also one of the Wonders of the World. Apart fromits magnanimous beauty, it is also the truth behind Taj Mahal’s existence that attracts people to it and especially young couples in love. History of Taj Mahal dates back to the sixteenth century. Taj Mahal is in reality a tomb that rests the body of Mumtaz Mahal the wife of the great Mughal Ruler Shah Jahan. Taj Mahal is made of white marble and it took about twenty two years and twenty thousand workers to complete this monument.

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Six Luring Indian Adventure Travel Locations

Lately, India has come up as one of the most thrilling destination for adventure sports. India offers a wide range of adventure activities from paragliding, trekking, cliff jumping, sailing to fishing, go-karting and much much more. People searching for Indian adventure travel destinations either head towards the fun filled beaches of Goa or the snow covered Himalayas. Apart from these two places there are many other places in India which offers the thrill seekers a chance to experience the adrenaline rush.

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5 Worst Foods For Children

If you are a parent then I am sure you are constantly concerned about your child’s healthy diet. Bad nutrition often leads to obesity in young children. In America this is a major cause of worry for parents. Good health of the child needs to be taken care of at an early age for safeguarding them from various diseases all life long. There are several foods that the child has in his daily diet which do him much harm and no good at all. As a concerned parent you must stay aware about the following worst foods for children and try and keep your child away from them as much as possible.    

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