Summer time !!! Season of the Mango.. King of Fruits is here!!!! Juicy & Nutritious with all the Goodness of Mango for you!

Mango Mania 

Mango at its Best..

Best way to enjoy Mango is to eat it raw, juicy and flavorful...

Mango also can be mixed in salads and cereal totally yum!!

The pulp of the fruit is juicy and is full of fibers.

Mangoes are often used to make preserves commonly known as murabba, which is prepared from raw mangoes, also an amazing thirst quenching mango drink called as Panha made from either raw or sweet mango.

Amras a fresh pulpy juice of mango with a hint of cardamom is eaten with puris in many parts of India, and every one relishes on it.

Raw mangoes are used to make pickles, which are an excellent accompaniment with any Indian food item

A variety of things like smoothies, ice cream, juices, fruit bars, aguas frescas, raspados, pies and sweet chili sauce, or are made from this heavenly fruit

Amchoor powder a spice made from dried unripe mango is used in variety of Indian curries, salads and drinks to add a tangy flavor.

Benefits of Mango

•  Mango, full of nutrients, flavor, sweetness; is considered as King of Fruits. 
• The fruit is enrich in phytochemicals, polyphenols, vitamins, carotenoids, antioxidants, omega-3 and 6, etc.
• Mangoes contain phenol compounds, which are rich in anti-oxidants, which help in fighting cancer
• Mango is a rich source of vitamin A, E and Selenium, which help to protect against heart disease and other such related ailments
• If consumed on a regular basis, mangoes help to combat acidity and ensure proper bowel movement, thereby making the digestive system strong
• Mango is a rich source of Iron, mangoes are a must have for pregnant women and anemic patients.
• Regular consumption of mangoes by pregnant women ensures the proper development of the fetus.
• Mango is also an effective remedy to remove clogged pores of the skin.
• Mangoes are rich in Vitamin A which makes the skin soft and shining. When the pulp of mango is rubbed over the skin, it makes your complexion fair and maintains the moisture and make the skin glow,  I am going to do this right away :P
• Eating mangoes also provides relief from respiratory problems, fever, constipation, etc
• Enjoy!!!

 

Nutritious and Delicious Nothing can beat this one..... Curd Rice!!!

Curd Rice

Ingredients	Quantity
Curd/Yogurt Plain	Regular or fat free 2 cups
Rice white or brown	3 cups cooked / steamed
Carrots	¼   cup finely chopped
Green Beans/French beans	¼ cup finely chopped
Green chilly	1 teaspoon finely chopped
Ginger Curry leaves Urad dal Dried red chilly whole	1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon finely chopped 6 to 7 leaves 1 tablespoon 3 medium
Oil/ghee Mustard seeds Asofetida Salt	2 Tablespoon 2 teaspoon 1 teaspoon To taste

Method

Let’s begin with the simplest and the yummiest recipe.

• ·       First cook the rice i.e steam it, cover it and keep it aside.
• ·       Time for tadka(seasoning) : In a large pan on a medium flame, pour the oil/ghee, add all the spices in following order i.e  asofiteda, mustard seeds, urad dal, green chilly, ginger, curry leaves, and dried red chillies now add the carrorts and french beans give them a stir, let this cook for around 5 mins until the veggies are cooked but at the same time they are crunchy (not over cooked) and here comes the delicious aroma... Close the flame.
• ·       Now add the steamed rice to the tadka and mix it well, now add some salt to it mix it again and cover it.
• ·       In a bowl take the curd/yogurt and whisk it well, add this to the rice pan and mix it.
• ·       Garnish with coriander and serve with roasted pappad(optional) and sweet or tangy pickle of your choice J
• ·       Serving size : serves 4 happy faces.

GOOD & HEALTHY  REASONS  TO  TRY  THIS  RECIPE

• ·       Yogurt keeps you away from bacterial oral problems. Tartar and Bacteria which are the reasons for many oral diseases are prevented by Curd.
• ·       Curd is thrust quencher and also reduces the burning sensation.
• ·       Curd is abundant with calcium and phosphorous. In fact, yogurt is the excellent source of calcium. Both calcium and phosphorous are the important minerals in making the bones and teeth stronger.
• ·       Eating curd on regular basis is good as it helps to prevent from different arthritis problems and also deals with osteoporosis.
• ·       Curd is known for high percentage of calcium. The mineral calcium prevents cortisol formation in the body.
• ·       Research has shown that eating 18 ounces of curd daily helps to reduce belly fat as greater amount of calcium allow the fats cells to release lesser amount of cortisol thus helps to weight loss.
• ·       Make it even healthier by using low fat yogurt and brown rice in this recipe.
• ·       This meal is all packed with great carbohydrates, amazing proteins, fiber, antioxidants and the immunity boosting spices.
• ·       And the best part about this recipe is that its quick and since its quick all the nutrient and the goodness stays there to nourish you.
• ·       Enjoy!!!