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Bhindi Fry | Okra

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 Easy side dish that goes with all kinds of food. It's quick to make, and yummy to eat. Nutritional Value 8 pods of okra have around 30 calories and here I have used 200gms of okra and fried them in a tablespoon of oil. Ingredients Okra- 200 gms (serves 3) Spice blend 1 tsp each of turmeric, coriander powder, garam masala, amchur powder, cumin powder, and salt. (Indian spices) Oil- 1 tbsp Method Clean your okra and cut the head and the tail, and put a little tear in the middle, if it is long. In a heavy bottom pan heat the oil and add the okra, (also known as bhindi in Hindi) and cook them in slow flame for around 10 minutes, keep tossing in every 1 minute. When it will start to brown on the edges add the spice mix and cook for another few minutes, till it is done. Don't cover and cook, otherwise, it will release water and the okra will be soggy. Serve with lunch or dinner or just roll in a chappati and have fun with it. Enjoy!

Kheer | Rice pudding

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The white bowl of sweetness, a dessert which is equal to food. Kheer is made of rice cooked in milk and mixed with lots of dry fruits a delight for eyes and tummy. Nutritional Value The kheer nutritional value depends how much cream is used or made of khoya or just skim milk. Here I have prepared with khoya and this dish serves 5 bowl with 300k cal each. Ingredients 1 Cup- rice ( any kind white) 2 liters of milk 1/2 cup dry fruits- any thing of choice Sugar free- 3 tbsp 1 tsp- clarified butter  Saffron strands- few (optional) 200 gms- khoya or milk powder if khoya not available. Method Clean the rice with water and let it sit in it for an hour. (Optional step but it speed the process of cooking). In a deep heavy bottom pan keep the milk to boil, meantime roast you dry fruits, this is also optional and the dry fruits can be used directly in the dish too. Take the khoya in a bowl and microwave for a minute or till it bubbles. If there is no microwave take a pan and let the khoya melt ti