THE QUEEN OF FRUITS

Grapes are a small round or oval fruit and some are seedless. They are a rich source of flavonoids.It is a quick source of energy. This alkaline fruit helps greatly to decrease the acidity of the uric acid and lends itself further in aiding the elimination of the acid from the system, thus benefiting the kidneys greatly. Grapes help to reduce platelet clumping and harmful blood clots.

GRAPE VARIETIES

RED GRAPES

GREEN GRAPES

WINE GRAPES

AMERICAN HONGTI GRAPES

GOLDEN RAISINS

Raisins are one of the most nutritious sun dried fruits in the world. Raisins are cholesterol-free, low in sodium and totally fat-free. They provide many necessary vitamins and minerals, including iron, potassium, calcium and certain B vitamins. Raisins are a good source of fiber and rich in antioxidants. Raisins are 70% pure fructose (a natural form of sugar) which is easily digested for quick energy!

Hitherto we saw the pictures and features of grapes. Let's do two simple drinks made of this "queen of fruits"

1. QUICK GRAPE JUICE:

Put two cups of grapes in a glass measuring container and place in microwave oven for four minutes. Grapes will pop out of their skins. Strain the grapes, add sugar and ice.

2. HONEY-GRAPE DRINK
Children love this for lunch; have the drink piping hot and serve it at bedtime, too. Simply mix 2 tablespoons honey with 1/4 cup boiling water, still until blended and dissolved, then add enough hot grape juice to fill the glass. For variety, 2 tablespoons lemon juice may be added.

Is your face like this ?

The skill of sculpture of an artist is revealed here. Isn't it really amazing.

Jamuns grown in potatoes?

The United Nations declared 2008 the International Year of the Potato.

Potatoes are rich in carbohydrates, making them a good source of energy. They are also very rich in vitamin C - a single medium-sized potato contains about half the recommended daily intake - and contain a fifth of the recommended daily value of potassium. Choose potatoes that are clean, smooth, and firm. Avoid potatoes with wrinkled skins, soft dark spots, cut surfaces, or a green appearance.

Almost a third of all potatoes is now harvested in China and India.

Lets' try a nice and delicious recipe with potatoes for our part to make them popular.

Here is a nice sweet to make in a simple way. I tried it at home and my children are very much fond of this sweet.

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FRUIT BASKET Fruit is one of the most healthy and natural foods in existence. There are thousands of different types of fruit available to eat, all of which provide us with strong health benefits. Fruit contains a large number of naturally occurring vitamins, minerals and plant phytochemicals that help benefit health. It has also been shown that eating the whole fruit or juice is best to gain the benefits rather than taking supplements to provide each nutrient separately.

wow ! Orange pulav !

Guys, see here the oranges are crying for your attention. Please, heed to.

Today let us think about this fruit which is well known for having lots of beta-carotene. Now a day everybody is talking about the term antioxidants which is sourced plenty from Beta carotene. “Citrus sinensis”, I mean “sweet orange” is oval to sphere-shaped fruit having leathery and porous skin.

The transformation of oranges from raw to ripe, the change of color with taste, find here in the form of “ORANGE PULAV”. Try this fine dish to dine.

Ingredients:

Basmati Rice - 1 cup,

Orange juice – 1 cup

Coconut milk - 1 cup

Cardamom - 2

Bay leave - 1

Cinnamon - 1 bit

Orange color powder - 1 pinch

Onion - 2

Green chili - 4 or 5

Ginger - Garlic paste - 1 tsp

Ghee or Oil - 3 tbsp

Coriander leaves

Roasted cashews - 1 tbsp

Seedless green grapes - 1/4 cup

Orange – 1 (peeled and sectioned)

· Wash and soak the rice for 10 minutes

· Cut the onions and green chilies lengthwise

· Fry cardamom, bay leave and cinnamon in a pan with little oil/ghee

· Add cut onions and green chilies and sauté it

· Then add ginger-garlic paste and soaked rice and sauté it for 2 minutes

· Heat the coconut milk and orange juice with enough salt and saffron and add the mixture to the pan. Mix the content well.

· Pressure cook the whole mix for 10 minutes

· Add coriander leaves, cashews, grapes and sectioned orange to the pulav and serve.

Try this and post your comment with satisfaction.

Hey Kids! It's Crispy , Colorful Carrot Chips

We happened to taste the carrot chips bought from a very famous sweet stall. My husband and my children said that it could not be done that tastier at home. I took it as a challenge and tried myself, the carrot chips really came fine, and I received a great applause from them.
Ingredients:

• Carrots - 1/4 kg;
• Cornflour - 1 tbsp;
• Wheat flour - 2 tbsp;
• Chilli powder - 1 tsp;
• Garam masala powder - 1 tsp(optional);
• Salt - to taste;
• Orange colour;
  
• Oil.

Method: Cut the carrots into thin strips, mix all the above ingredients together with a little water, and deep fry them in the oil.To get the chips crispier, the cooking should be done in a low flame. If you are interested, please try this at home and send me your feedback.