Healthy Food Recipes

Ingredients:

·         3 c. water

·         2 sticks cinnamon

·         15 cardamom pods

·         15 whole cloves

·         1 tbsp. chopped fresh ginger

·         3 tbsp. black tea leaves

·         1 c. milk 3 tbsp. sugar

How To Make:

·         In a medium saucepan, bring water, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn off heat, add tea, and cover pan. Let stand for 3 minutes.

·         Strain liquid into another saucepan. Add milk and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

·         As soon as tea begins to boil, pour into cups. Serve immediately. 

       Preparation time: 10 minutes Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients: 

·         3 sticks cinnamon

·         1/2 c. cardamom pods

·         1/4 c. whole cloves

·         1/4 c. cumin seeds

·         2 tbsp. coriander seeds

·         1/4 c. black peppercorns

·         1 tbsp. ground ginger

How To Make : 

·         Preheat oven to 200°F. Roast all ingredients except ginger in an ungreased 9 13-inch baking pan on bottom oven rack for 30 minutes. Stir several times.  

·         Remove from oven and let cool.

·         Use your fingers to break open cardamom pods. Remove seeds and discard pods.  

·         With a rolling pin, crush the cinnamon sticks between two towels or in a plastic bag.  

·         Combine all spices except ginger in a bowl and mix well.  

·         Grind the mixture in an electric grinder or blender* until it’s a fine powder (about 30 seconds)

·         Add ground ginger and mix well.

·         Stored in a sealed jar at room temperature, garam masala will stay fresh for up to six months. 

       Cooking time: 30 minutes Preparation time: 20 minutes  

Ingredients:

·         1 lb. ground lamb or beef 1 tbsp. garam masala  or 1 tsp. each pepper, ground loves, and ground cumin

·         1/2 tsp. salt

·         3 tbsp. vegetable oil

·         1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, chopped

·         1 tbsp. chopped fresh ginger

·         3 cardamom pods

·         1 stick cinnamon

·         2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped

·         1 c. water

·         1 green chili, chopped

·         2 medium tomatoes, chopped

·         1 10-oz. package frozen peas, thawed, or 1 17-oz. can green peas, drained fresh coriander for garnish

How To Make : 

·        In a bowl, mix together meat, garam masala, and salt.  

·        Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon and fry about 5 minutes, or until onions turn brown. Add meat mixture and stir until meat is completely brown.  

·        Add potatoes and water, lower heat, and simmer about 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and liquid has cooked off.  

·        Add chili, tomatoes, and peas and stir to combine. Cook for about 5 minutes to heat through.  

·        Remove skillet from heat. Remove cardamom pods and cinnamon stick from skillet. Garnish kheema with coriander leaves and serve steaming hot. 

         Preparation time: 15 to 20 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Serves 6 to 8