Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Baked Salmon Patties - Deliciously Healthy!

Ingredients

Salmon Fillet (de-skinned)- 400 Grams
Onion (finely chopped) - 1/2 Cup
Coriander Leaves (chopped) - 1/4th Cup
Bread Crumbs - 2 Tbsp
Lemon Juice - 1 Tbsp
Italian Seasoning - 1 Tbsp
Olive Oil Spray

Procedure


  • Take raw salmon fillet in a food processor and blend it into a thick paste (Do Not Add Water)
  • In a big bowl, take out the blended salmon meat and add in chopped onion, coriander leaves, bread crumbs, lemon juice, Italian seasoning and salt to taste
  • With the help of hand/spatula mix all the ingredients very well
  • Make flat patties (Tikki what we call in India) out of the mixture 

Frying/Roasting The Patties

  • Heat a non-stick skillet and spray olive oil on to it 
  • Now place the salmon patties and cook it on a slow flame with lid on for 3 to 4 minutes
  • Now remove the lid and fry/roast the salmon patties on medium to high flame for 2 minutes on each side or until they are well roasted (as in the photo)

PS: You can grill these patties in a 350 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes (no need to add oil as these fish has its own oil)

Enjoyyyy!!! the guilt free delicacy :) :)






Monday, June 19, 2017

Spinach And Ricotta Calzone - Super Easy Yet Tasty!

Ingredients 

Pizza Dough (homemade/store bought) - 100 Gram
Spinach (Frosen/Fresh) - 1 Cup
Ricotta Cheese - 1/4th Cup
Mozzarella Cheese - 1/4th Cup
Oregano Flakes
Salt to Taste

Procedure


  • Roll out the pizza dough into a big circular sheet (draw an imaginary line in the middle)
  • Now spread the ricotta cheese on one half side of the dough 
  • Now spread the roughly chopped (do it by hand) fresh spinach leaves 
  • If you are using frozen spinach, make sure to squeeze out all the water from it before spreading
  • Top it with Mozzarella cheese and Sprinkle some Oregano and salt
  • Fold the other half side of the sheet and seal the edges very well (See the photo)
  • Sprinkle some Oregano on top
  • Bake this in a 415 degree F oven for 15 minutes

Serve it hot with white wine or mimosa... Enjoyyyyy!!!




Saturday, June 17, 2017

Butternut Squash Soup - Easy And Yumm!!

Ingredients


  1. Butternut Squash - 1 Medium size
  2. Onion - 1 Large
  3. Garlic Clove - 3 Pieces
  4. Water/Vegetable Stock - 1 Cup
  5. Almond Milk (Unflavored, unsweetened) - 1/2 Cup
  6. Black Pepper Powder - 1 Tbsp
  7. Salt To Taste 
  8. Olive Oil Spray 

Procedure

Roasting The Squash
  • Take butternut squash and cut it into half
  • Spray olive oil on it and sprinkle some salt and black pepper
  • Now Bake it in a 350 degree F oven for 45 minutes (or until it gets soft and roasted)
  • Once done, take it out of the oven and scrape out the butternut squash flesh and discard the skin
Making The Soup
  • Meanwhile, take a non-stick pan and spray olive oil spray to it
  • Once hot, put the chopped onion and garlic and roast it on medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes
  • Once onion looks translucent and garlic gets brown in color add in the roasted butternut Squash
  • Add Vegetable Stock/water and Almond milk to it and cook for 5 minutes
  • Now cool the mixture down and blend it to a smooth soupy texture
  • Again Heat a deep bottom container and pour the soup into it and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until it is thick
Your Amazingly Delicious Soup Is Ready To Be Served Hot.... You May Consider Garnishing Your Soup With Basil Leaves

ENJOYYYYYY!!!!!!!

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Pasta With Broccoli Pesto - Eat Healthy Live Strong!



Ingredients

  1. Broccoli Florets - 2 Cups
  2. Pasta (whole wheat) - 1.5 Cups 
  3. Grated Parmesan cheese - 1/4th Cup
  4. Olive Oil - 1 Tbsp
  5. Lemon zest - 1/2 Tsp
  6. Lemon Juice - 1 Tbsp
  7. Coriander/Parsley Leaves - 1/2 Cup
  8. Salt To Taste
  9. Cherry Tomatoes Or Beans (Optional)

Procedure


  • Take 4 Cups of Water in a big container and let it come to boil
  • Now put the washed broccoli florets in the boiling water and let it cook for 6 minutes
  • Strain the Broccoli florets and keep aside. Do Not throw the water
  • Now cook the pasta in the same water until they are soft. While Your pasta is cooking let's make the Broccoli Pesto
Broccoli Pesto
  • Take a food processor/blender and add into the boiled Broccoli florets + Coriander/Parsley Leaves + Parmesan Cheese + Lemon Zest + Lemon Juice + Olive Oil + Salt 
  • Blend them into a course paste (As in the image)  







  • Once The Pasta Is cooked, throw away the water leaving 1/2 Cup of it behind 
  • Now add in the Broccoli pesto and mix it very well and cook on slow flame for about a minute
  • At this point you can add in cherry tomatoes and beans of your choice to give it an extra oomph...

Important Tips

  • Do not overcook the broccoli. 5 to 6 minutes is the best cooking time and if you overcook it you will loose the beautiful green color and the taste as well
  • You can add more olive oil (say 2 to 3 tablespoon) if you are storing this for a week in refrigerator
  • Do not add water to your pesto sauce while blending
  • Frozen broccoli florets also can be used 
  • You can use homemade pasta as well
Enjoy this yummy and tasty food... Eat Healthy Live Strong!!