Tuesday, May 13, 2014

PALAK, METHI & CORN VEGETABLE – Calcium Rich Recipe for Pregnant Mothers.

PALAK, METHI & CORN VEGETABLE – Calcium Rich Recipe for Pregnant Mothers.


Calcium is a very important mineral which during pregnancy you can’t do without. Calcium is necessary for the growth & strength of bones.
This recipe brings together all the important sources of calcium together – they are: fenugreek (methi), spinach (palak), & curds. This recipe will ensure your child is born with strong & healthy bones.

Prep Time: 10min
Cooking Time: 20min
Serves: 4ppl

Ingredients:
1.       ½ cup cooked sweet corn.
2.       1 cup shredded & blanched spinach.
3.       ½ cup chopped fenugreek leaves.
4.       ½ cup curd (dahi) (beaten).
5.       3 cardamoms (elaichi).
6.       2 cloves (lavang).
7.       1 bay leaf. (Tejpatta).
8.       1 tsp oil.
9.       Salt to taste.
For gravy:
1.       1 cup of chopped onions.
2.       1 tsp chopped garlic (lasun).
3.       1 tsp chopped ginger (adrak).
4.       ¼ tsp chopped green chillies.
5.       1tbsp broken pieces of cashewnuts (kaju).
6.       2 tsp oil.

Procedure:
1.       Heat the oil in a pan, add the onions & sauté till they turn translucent.
2.       Add the garlic, ginger, green chillies & cashewnuts & cook for about 1 minute. Remove off the heat & keep aside to cool.
3.       Add 2 tbsp. of water & grind in a mixer to a fine paste.
4.       Next step is to heat the oil in another pan, add cardamoms, cloves & bay leaf & sauté for 1 minute.
5.       Add the white gravy & curds & let it simmer on low flame for 5 minutes or till the paste cooks.
6.       Add the corn, spinach, fenugreek & salt & bring to boil.
7.       Serve hot.

Nutritive Values & Benefits:
Energy
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fat
Calcium
113cal
2.9gm
9.9gm
6.5gm
95.7mg

·         Onions help to reduce high blood pressure
·         Garlic boosts immunity of the body.
·         Cashew nuts are heart friendly, reduce bad cholesterol & increase good cholesterol. They are rick source of minerals like Zinc, Selenium & Copper & vitamins like B1, B5, and B6.


Happee Reading, Thanx & Warm Regards, Dr.Rhutuja A.Kudalkar (B.P.Th) Consultant Physiotherapist. Pre & Post Natal Exercise Trainer.(SCW) (USA) Certified Specialist in Advance Diet & Nutrition.

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