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Healthy and Delicious Badam/Almond Chutney

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Almond Chutney is very simple to prepare, it is packed with the great nutritional benefits of Almonds and gives a good nutty flavor if used as dip’s for vegetables or as a salad dressing.

Nutrition and health benefits of Almonds

Almond (Badam) acts as a very good substitute for coconut. If you are a vegan, Almonds fill in most for the milk’s nutrition. Almonds contain lot of protein, calcium and vitamin B complex. It is very rich in Vitamin A, riboflavin and niacin (increases HDL and reduces triglycerides). Here is a great informational link that details the nutrition and health benefits of Almonds. Also, this is a great article about why soaking of nuts are beneficial. “Soaking Nuts” from The Nourishing Gourmet. …

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Carrot-Pepper Rice

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Carrot is an amazing root loaded with Vitamin A and beta carotene. The high level of beta-carotene acts as an antioxidant. It help slows down the aging of cells. Chewing on a piece of carrot after each meals helps in maintaining the healthy gums and teeth. Black pepper aids digestion, and adding black pepper to the diet helps to relieve the congestion. It reduces inflammation. Here is a very simple, quick recipe using the carrots and Pepper.

Edamame – Cabbage dry Curry

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Simple dry curry using frozen edamame and carrots. This is protein rich, delicious and simple to make side dish, You can eat as it is or eat with rotis, side dish for rasam rice.
Edamame is rich in vitamin C and helps in cardiovascular health, which helps to prevent colon cancer and ease the menopause symptoms.