Hot Spicy Eggplant (Terong Balado)

Terong Balado (Hot Spicy Eggplant), If there’s someone asks what food that makes who eats it add rice more and more, probably the answer is Terong Balado. The impressing aroma of the spice can make who smells it swallows spittle. In addition, when it is served plus hot rice in cold air. Slurrrrrp.

The primary ingredient, purple eggplant or Japanese eggplant has special juicy flavor. The soft texture is suitable with hot chili flavor. For complement, you can add boiled egg or fried egg. Beside it is suitable to accompany terong balado, you can combine 2 dishes in one. So, this dish is compatible when you are lazy or don’t have enough time to cook. Don’t doubt to try this recipe.

Hot Spicy Eggplant Recipe:

Ingredients:
- 1 medium size shallot, quartered (roughly chopped). It will be processed in food processor.

- 2 cloves garlic, cut in half. It will be processed on food processor.
1 Roma tomato, quartered (roughly chopped). It will be processed in food processor.

- 1 tablespoon sambal oelek (adjust quantity according to your preference: hot or mild). I use Huy Fong brand for sambal oelek since they don't add shrimp paste or garlic to it and thus, I got the chili pepper I need without any other flavors I don't want.

- 3 Japanese, Chinese, or Italian eggplants. If you cannot find neither, use 1 American eggplant. If using Japanese, Chinese, or Italian eggplants, cut it in half lengthwise. Then cut each half into 1" length so that each piece will be the same size. Make sure each piece has eggplant skin so that it won't be too mushy during cooking. If using American eggplant, cut it in half lengthwise. Cut the half in another half. You may need to cut it another half so that the piece will not be too wide to eat

- vegetable oil

- 1 teaspoon sugar or to taste

- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste

- 1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste

Methods:

1, Add fried eggplant pieces to the pan. Toss them so that they are covered with spice paste. Add sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir fry eggplant pieces and let them cook until they are cooked to your texture preference. I don't like them too mushy, so I normally cook them until they are between tender crisp and soft. Other people might like them softer, so always cook them to your preference.

2. Heat vegetable oil in a pan. Use just enough vegetable oil to fry eggplant pieces since they have the tendency to soak up oil. Fry eggplant pieces until the white part are slightly light brown. They don't need to be fully cooked since they will finish cooking with the spice paste later. Once they are light brown, remove them and place them on a plate lined with paper towel.

3. If the pan has excess oil, pour it out to heat resistant container.

4. Heat 1.5 tablespoons of vegetable in the same pan.

5. Add spice paste to the pan and saute it until it becomes fragrant and you can taste shallot is cooked.

6. Grind shallot, garlic, tomato, and sambal oelek in food processor until they become smooth paste. Set the spice paste aside.

7. Remove them once cooked and serve them with warm rice.

The Exotic Pudding - Papaya Pudding

How about an easy dessert recipes with fruit? That too semi raw vegan dessert. Here is a pudding which tastes too good and perfect for your party dessert ideas. Papaya, the fruit which is rich source of antioxidant nutrients. 

It has got many health benefits too.Papaya fruit health benefits  :

1. The papaya fruit is very low in calories (just 43 calories/100 g) and contains no cholesterol; noneheless, it is a rich source of phytonutrients, minerals, and vitamins.

2. Papayas contain soft, easily digestible flesh with a good amount of soluble dietary fiber that helps to have normal bowel movements; thereby reducing constipation problems.

3. Fresh, ripe papaya is one of the fruits with the highest vitamin-C content (provides 60.9 mg or about 101% of DRI, more than that of in oranges, or lemons). Research studies have shown that vitamin-C plays many vital roles like free radicals scavenging, boosting immunity, and anti-inflammatory actions.

4.It is also an excellent source of Vitamin-A (provides 950 IU/100 g) and flavonoids like β -carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin and cryptoxanthin. Vitamin-A required for maintaining healthy mucosa and skin and is essential for healthy vision. These compounds are known to have antioxidant properties; help act as protective scavengers against oxygen-derived free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) that play a role in aging and various disease processes. Consumption of natural fruits rich in carotenes has known to protect the human body from lung and oral cavity cancers.

5/ Papaya fruit is also rich in many essential B-complex vitamins such as Folic acid, pyridoxine (vitamin B-6), riboflavin, and thiamin (vitamin B-1). These vitamins are essential in the sense that body requires them from external sources to replenish and play a vital role in metabolism.

6. Fresh ripe papaya also contains a good amount of potassium (257 mg per 100 g) and calcium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids and helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure countering effects of sodium.

7. In some traditional medicines, papaya seeds employed as a proven natural remedy for many ailments. The seeds can be found application as anti-inflammatory, anti-parasitic, and analgesic, and used to treat stomachache, and ringworm infections.

Here am going to share a great recipe with ripened papaya. This easy vegan dessert recipe is made with simple ingredients. A pudding, which taste yummy and looks awesome ..Here is the easy dessert recipe showing how to make papaya pudding / how to make desserts creatively. Do try this creative party desserts / creative dessert recipes. Enjoy!!!!

INGREDIENTS

Papaya           - 1, peel the skin, cut into halves and remove its end
Milk                - 250 ml
China grass / agar agar - 3 gm
Milk maid         - 3 tbsp
Vanilla essence - 1 tsp
Sugar                - 2 tbsp
Papaya slices   - cut into small cubes

PREPARATION

1. Place the half of the papaya in a plate.  Remove its seed and the middle part carefully with a knife. Level it gently. Keep refrigerated for few minutes.

2. Now prepare the pudding mixture. Boil the milk and once boiled add milkmaid, sugar and vanilla essence.

3. When done, remove from flame and let it cool down well.

4. Mean while melt the china grass in a separate vessel to form a clear liquid (boil it with 4 tbsp of water in a low flame).

5. Add this  liquid with the milk mixture along with some chopped papaya pieces.

6. Stir well and pour it in the middle part of the papaya. After 2 minutes, decorate with  the remaining chopped papaya pieces.

7. Keep refrigerated until firm. Cut into desired pieces.

10 Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

Over the course of the holiday season, you’ll be faced with decadent desserts, rich beverages, and holiday festivities that disrupt your normal eating routine. Most people don’t want to give up any holiday foods or activities. Indulging is okay…to a point.

Go ahead and celebrate, but make a commitment to celebrate with moderation and balance in mind. Don’t view this commitment as a form of self-denial; rather, view it as a way to enjoy the indulgences of the season without harming your health. If you can keep the pounds off now, you may not have to deal with managing your weight loss later!

Here Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain :

1. Weigh yourself twice a week

That's often enough to make sure you stay on track, but not so often that you take all the fun out of holiday noshing, says Michael Dansinger, MD, an assistant professor at Tufts University School of Medicine. Step on the scale first thing in the morning when your stomach is empty.

2. Start your day with a bang

Exercising in the morning can help ensure better behavior all day long, according to a study published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.

Using brain scans, researchers found that when women worked out in the a.m., they not only moved more the rest of the day, but they also responded less to pictures of tempting food compared with the days they didn't do a morning workout. The upshot: fewer cravings for high-fat fare.

3. Just say no—everywhere

Willpower is like a muscle: Work it and you get stronger. What's key is to practice keeping yourself in check in non-food situations, too. "Whether you're driving in rush hour traffic or dealing with a temperamental kid, there are challenges that require self-control," Dr. Dansinger says.

Succeed in not honking at that rude driver, he explains, and you'll be better able to resist dessert at the party.

4. Avoid banking calories

Cutting back all day so you can indulge at an event that night only sets you up for a pig-out.

Why? You're freaking starving! "It's easy to get out of control when you're faced with high-calorie choices," says Tanya Zuckerbrot, RD, author of The Miracle Carb Diet.

Be sure to eat your three squares and a couple of snacks. Aim for lots of fruits and veggies, whole grains, and lean protein.

5. Concentrate your workouts

So what if you can't get to your favorite yoga class or find time for the treadmill? "Even just 15 minutes can help you maintain your fitness level," Dr. Church says. For example, jumping rope for 15 minutes torches about 190 calories; a quick yoga sequence at home can help you stay flexible.

6. Don't swear off desserts

But practice the three-bite rule to keep your sweet tooth in check. "You'll get that amazing first taste, a satisfying middle one, and then a lingering third bite," Zuckerbrot says.

7. Avoid morning-after food

Have the night of your life, then send guests home with food-filled Tupperware. "It's the leftovers that do you in," says Lauren Slayton, RD, founder of Foodtrainers in New York City.

Repeat after us: Out of sight, out of mind...

8. Drum up some willpower

Under the spell of that peppermint bark you co-worker brought to the office? Before you succumb, try this simple trick: Place the thumb and fingers of one hand on your forehand, a half inch apart.

Tap each finger one at a time, once per second, telling yourself, "Hold on." Wait 15-20 minutes (return phone calls, check email), and the craving will disappear, according to Tufts University Research. Sounds crazy, but it works.

9. Cut back on diet soda

In fact, any bubbly beverage can lead to belly bloat, explains Zuckerbrot. "The carbon dioxide trapped in the bubbles of fizzy drinks causes a buildup of air, which can lead to gas.

10. Brew up a pot of peppermint tea

Research shows peppermint can help calm stomach muscles and reduce gas. Not a fan? Try chamomile, suggests Bonnie Taub-Dix, RD, author of Read It Before You Eat It.

THE AMAZING DESSERT OF CASSAVA CAKE

HOW TO MAKE CASSAVA CAKE

Making cassava cake is pretty easy. The main thing is getting hold of all the ingredients. You can get grated frozen cassava from ethic stores. And from then it is a simple process. The first thing is to make the cassava cake batter, followed by the luscious and decadent custard topping.

MAKING CASSAVA CAKE BATTER

This is as simple as thoroughly combining the grated cassava, butter, condensed milk, evaporated milk, cheese, sugar, and eggs in a mixing bowl, before adding the coconut milk and mixing again. Sooooooo many good flavours in here.

This cassava cake batter than goes into a greased baking and is baked for 1 hour in a hot oven. Once doen it needs to be set aside to cool down.

MAKING THE CASSAVA CAKE TOPPING

To make the topping you also just mix the topping ingredients together and pour over the baked cassava cake. After which you glaze the cake with some egg white and broil (grill) until it turns a light golden brown. The you are good to dig right in. Seriously, I could face plant myself in cassava cake every single day.

The cheese topping is optional as the cake itself tastes good on its own. If you want an authentic taste, then please use cheddar cheese. Because of the unique texture of cassava cake and its fab cheese topping, you might want to try serving it with a dry sweet wine.

Guys, this really is an easy cassava cake recipe which is will serve as a fab and oh so different in a good way dessert. It is soooooo worth trying.
Try this Cassava Cake Recipe. Enjoy!

Cassava Cake Recipe

Ingredients :

- 2 packs grated cassava (about 2 lbs total weight)
- 2 cups coconut milk
- ½ (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
- 3 pieces egg
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 6 tablespoons cheddar cheese, grated
- ½ cup condensed milk
- 14 tablespoons granulated white sugar

Topping ingredients:

- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ cup condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 cups coconut milk

Instructions :

1. Make the batter by combining the grated cassava, butter, ½ cup condensed milk, ½ cup evaporated milk, 6 tablespoons cheddar cheese, 14 tablespoons sugar, and 2 eggs in a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.
2. Add the 2 cups coconut milk in the mixing bowl where the mixed ingredients are. Mix again.
3. Grease the baking tray then pour-in the batter (these are the ingredients that you just mixed together).
4. Pre -heat oven for 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes then put-in the baking tray with batter and bake for 1 hour.Remove from the oven and set aside.
5. Meanwhile prepare the topping by combining 2 tablespoons sugar and flour in the heated saucepan.
6. Pour-in ½ cup condensed milk then mix thoroughly.
7. Add 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese while stirring constantly.
8. Pour 2 cups of coconut milk and stir constantly for 10 minutes
9. Pour the topping over the Cassava Cake (baked batter) and spread evenly.
10. Separate the yolk from the egg white of the remaining egg (we’ll be needing the egg white only)
11. Glaze the topping with the egg white using a basting brush. Simply dip the brush to the egg white and brush it on the cassava cake.
12. Set your oven to broil mode. Broil the Cassava cake until color turns light brown.
13. Garnish with extra grated cheese on top. Serve. Share and enjoy!

Best Whey Protein For Kids

If you are going to give your kids protein powder, whey protein is probably the best option for kids. Not only is it much easier on their digestive systems, but it will boost their immune system and give them all the nutrients they need quickly.

Casein protein is a bit harder to digest and the amino acids work more slowly, but it’s another good option. Egg and non-GMO soy protein powders aren’t as tasty as the milk-derived protein powders, but they do offer the same benefits.

This doesn’t mean just protein powder, but that should include that other sources of protein in their daily diet.

One problem with whey protein for kids (and other protein powders) is that they don’t usually taste all that great. How can you get your kids to eat the whey protein? It’s actually a lot easier than you’d think:

- Make hot chocolate with protein powder
- Bake cookies or brownies with protein powder
- Add fruit-flavored protein powder to juices
- Add flavorless protein powder to soups and stews

The truth is that it’s VERY easy to hide protein powder in the right recipes. Your kids don’t have to know that they are eating it, but they won’t mind the taste.

Best Protein Powder For Kids:
Some of the recommended protein powder brands for kids are:

1. 100% Whey Gold Standard (Optimum Nutrition):
The product contains 100% Whey Protein, which helps in your kid’s muscle building and regeneration process.
The protein powder has a low concentration of carbohydrates, lactose, and fat.

2. Pro JYM:
Each scoop of the branded protein powder supplies 24 grams of pure and best quality protein.
The product contains whey protein isolates, milk protein isolate, micellar casein, and egg white protein in highest quality.

3. SYNTHA-6 (BSN):
The whey protein supplement tastes flavorful, and your kid may love the taste.
The protein powder contains healthy fiber and fats, which helps in your kid’s growth processes.
Besides supplying protein, the product also provides essential amino acids, peptides, Glutamine and fiber to your kid’s body.
The Micellar Protein present in Syntha-6 helps in muscle development and building endurance.

4. RSP Whey:
The scientifically formulated protein powder aids in your kid;s muscle growth and recovery.
The protein powder has a low content of carbs and fat.
The brand utilizes cold ultrafiltration process to enhance the purity and solubility of the protein powder.

5. COR-Performance Whey (Cellucor):
The protein powder helps your kid to maintain lean muscles and replenish all the vital nutrients after a strenuous physical activity.
Every scoop of COR-Performance Whey supplies 25g of Whey protein and digestive enzymes to your kid’s body.
The dessert-inspired flavors can satisfy the taste bud of your kid.

6. Combat Powder (MusclePharm):
To maximize muscle growth, the manufacturers of Combat Powder fortified the product with a variety of protein blends.
Your kid can easily digest the shake made from the great tasting protein powder.

7. 100% Casein Protein Powder (Optimum Nutrition):
The brand uses high-quality Micellar Casein in the formulation of the protein powder.
The product comes in a wide array of flavors like chocolate cake butter, banana cream, creamy vanilla, and chocolate supreme.
This is the best protein powder for children as it contains a very low proportion of sugar, fat, and carbohydrates.

Best Benefits Of Cucumber Juice For Healthy

Cucumber juice is a healthy, nutritious and versatile drink. Cucumbers have a high content of water and contain vitamin K, silica, vitamin A, vitamin C and chlorophyll. Many benefits of cucumber juice includes treating high vital signs and urinary organ stones. Cucumber juice can be mixed with sweeteners and different juices for further flavour. Read further to know more about benefits of drinking cucumber juice.

Here are 12 reasons you need to start drinking cucumber juice and reap the benefits:

1. Promotes Weight Loss: Dr. Anju Sood, a Bangalore-based Nutritionist says, “Cucumber juice is a powerhouse of antioxidants and hence boosts metabolism and results in weight loss.” Anshul Jaibharat adds, “It is low on calories - a great option for those watching their weight.”

2. Hydrates Your Body: Shilpa Arora says, “Cucumber is made of up to 95% water and two compounds - ascorbic acid and caffeic acid - which prevent water retention. Due to its high water content, it boosts your body's hydration and flushes out toxins.”

3. Relieves Constipation: Dr. Sood says, “Cucumber juice is light on the bowel, acts like a natural laxative and can be a remedy for chronic constipation.”

4. Boosts Immunity: Dr. B. N. Sinha, Ayurvedic Expert says, “Cucumber juice provides the body with a whole slew of minerals, hormones and compounds which help in protecting your body from diseases. It is loaded with antioxidants and also protects you from seasonal infections such as viral.”

5. Detoxes Your Body: “Due to its high water content, cucumber juice cleanses the body by removing toxic and old waste materials. It makes for a powerful detox drink,”  says Shilpa. You can also pair it with lemon and mint for better results.

6. Regulates Blood Pressure:  “Cucumber juice encourages the proper functioning of the body. It contains magnesium which can help prevent high and low blood pressure,” says Dr. B. N. Sinha

7. Boost Energy : “Cucumber juice manages to offer good nutrition and is an excellent source of B vitamins. Deficiency of B vitamins often results in fatigue, irritability and poor concentration. Drinking cucumber juice ensures your body is supplied with these vitamins and leaves you feeling energetic,” says Dr. Manoj K. Ahuja, Fortis Hospitals.

8. Improves Sleep: “Cucumber juice has the ability to calm your nerves, reduce anxiety and stress. As such it helps in improving your sleep cycle,” says Dr. B. N. Sinha.

9. Cools Your Body: Delhi-based Nutritionist Anshul Jaibharat says, “Since cucumber juice is high on water content, it works as a coolant.” Dr. Shalini Manglani adds, “It helps people who have excessive water retention and is a fantastic drink for the hot summer months.”

10. Improves Eyesight: Dr. Sinha says, “If you want to improve your eyesight, drink cucumber juice. It has proven to be one of the most useful, natural ways for treating eyesight according to many studies.”

11. Good for Skin: Shilpa Arora says, “Cucumbers are an excellent source of silica - the beauty mineral.” Placing chilled slices of cucumber over your eyes may seem like a cliched beauty ritual, but it really does help in getting rid of dark circles and puffiness. But, “did you know: Drinking cucumber juice gives you healthy skin from within? It is high in vitamins and minerals and improves your skin, leaving it rejuvenated.” This is perhaps due to cucumber's high antioxidant levels, which calm inflammation in the body, reduce the likelihood of redness, puffiness and blemishes.

12. Promotes Hair Growth: Dr. Anju says, “Cucumber juice is extremely good for your hair. It contains silicon and sulphur which collectively stop hair fall, and promote healthy hair.”

how you can lose weight fast with just potato juice

Contrary to the common perception that potato makes us fat, health experts advocate the combination of a potato juice regimen with healthful meals for losing weight. Potato is considered as one of the forbidden vegetable if you’re on a weight-loss programme. Although  potatoes add fat to body only if it is consumed with butter or cream is added.

Potatoes have resistant starch that slows down the digestion process while contributing to the process of burning down calories. Potato juice after a meal stalls the growth of  hunger increasing hormones (leptin and ghrelin). Eating foods that make you feel  satisfied  is the key to weight loss.

Furthermore, potatoes are an excellent source of fibre as well. An average-sized potato can fulfil up to 10 per cent of  body’s daily requirement of fibre. More importantly, fibre is a non-digestible component that supports elimination of solid waste from the body. It helps to move the fat rapidly through the digestive system for slow absorption,  aiding to weight loss.

Step 1
Choose potatoes with "eyes" that have live enzymes and could possibly sprout. They should be firm, with no black spots or green color, which could indicate toxicity. The fresher the vegetable, the higher the nutrient content.

Step 2
Juice the entire potato, skin and all -- the majority of the nutrients are in the skin. If you do not have a juicer, grate the entire potato and squeeze the juice out. You may see a white paste on the bottom of the glass after juicing, which is the starch and has little nutritional value. Don't drink it.

Step 3
Drink 100 to 150g of juice every morning when you wake up, at least 30 minutes before breakfast. Do not make the juice the night before, because freshness is important. If you don't care for the taste of the raw potato juice, add raw carrot juice or a small amount of honey, but watch out for added sugars, which may hinder your weight-loss efforts. Try lemon juice for flavor without added calories.

Step 4
Drink the same amount of freshly squeezed juice 30 minutes before dinner. Repeat this routine daily for two weeks. If it helps your weight-loss efforts, take a one-week break and then repeat the process for another two weeks.

Step 5
Eat lightly during these two weeks. Focus on adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet, and avoid processed foods high in sodium and refined sugars.