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Pickled Gooseberries

~ Huma ~ 7 Comments
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Gooseberry also known as amla is considered to be rich source of antioxidants, vitamins A & C, fiber, iron, potassium and the list goes on & on.. this little tarty wonderful fruit is loaded with health benefit. Have it in any form pickled, dried, candy, or  murabbas. 

Today sharing with you the simple recipe of this pickled fruit in salt water.

Just two ingredients and few days. You will have this pickled gooseberry.

Ingredients

500 ml Water
2 tbsp salt
500 gm gooseberry/ amla

Method

  1. Prick the gooseberry with a fork on all sides. 
  2. In a bottle or jar ( with a airtight cover), make a concoction of salt & water.
  3. Mix in the prickled gooseberries.
  4. Cover tightly & keep aside on the kitchen counter.
  5. Approximately 4 -5 days you will have this pickled gooseberries ready to eat.

Canapes with Peppery Moong Bean filling – Diabetic Awareness Through Food

~ Huma ~ 17 Comments
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In 1992 during the routine checkup  test, my father was diagnosed with  Diabetes. This was a huge shock for the entire family.  Diabetes not only effects the life style of the person suffering but the whole family has to bring a change in its lifestyle.It is scary to know that you have to live along with Diabetes for the entire life. I remember, the first thing my ammi did was the control on the food habits. This was what the Doctor had  prescribed along with medicines & exercise . 
During nineties in India, internet boom was yet to come, so whatever your Doctors told , you had to follow the diet plans religiously.Magazines were searched, recipes were tested, nutritional value was counted each time a dish was prepared.  I sometimes feel , we are a bit harsh , strict on his diet as he always complains. But it is better than loosing the person whom you love. Pappaji, we all  love you (speaking on behalf all my other 3 siblings as I know they also feel the same). We will be strict with you no matter what , how much you scold us, get angry with us. 

This disease is becoming very common due to change in eating habits &  lifestyle of the people. For more info please check the link about types of Diabetes, symptoms.

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So when Swathi from zestysouthindiankitchen.com brought along this idea of creating awareness through food, I jumped in happily to participate, as I had too much to share. From snacks to  sugar free treats
 

 Today I am sharing with you a  nutritious snack. Multiflour  canapes with peppery Moong Bean filling.

Recipe serves 7 to 8  people

Ingredients 
 
For preparing the base
3 tbsp oats
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp nigella sativa
1/4 tsp salt or to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup water
 
For the filling
1/4 cup Moong Beans ( soaked overnight & boiled with salt for 2 whistles)
1 tomato chopped
1 onion chopped
1 tbsp coriander leaves chopped
1 tsp chaat masala
1 (nos g) Green Chillies chopped
 
 
Method:
 

Preparing the base:

  1.  Mix in all the flours with salt & nigella  seeds(Kalonji).  Rub in oil. Knead the dough using water. Knead for 10 minutes & then keep aside covered under wet cloth for 20 minutes.
  2. Now roll the dough to 1/2 cm thin. Take the round cutter. My steel glass perfectly fits my cupcake pan size but any shape is fine. We just need a hollow to fill up the filling.
  3. Push this dough circles in a cupcake pan lined with paper.
  4. Bake at 180 degrees till brown. This cupcake will become crisp when completely cooled
Preparing the filling: Mix all the filling ingredients in a bowl.
Serving: Put the filling in the prepared canapes & serve.

*Notes: Green Chutney or Tamarind chutney can be added to make it more peppier