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            Beetroots get their rich color from  betalains , which are water soluble antioxidants. Betalains have  chemo preventive abilities  against some cancer cell lines.            Carrots are loaded with vitamin A and beta-carotene.   Carrots  have calcium and vitamin K, both of which are important for bone health.      Curd is one of the richest source of protein , calcium and minerals.It has an enzyme that keeps the body cool. INGREDIENTS Curd - 1 Cup Grated Beetroot - 1 Tablespoon Grated Carrot - 1 Tablespoon Grated Ginger - Little Chopped Coriander leaves - Little Salt - As needed  METHOD 1. Take thick curd in a bowl and whisk well without lumps. 2. Add Grated beetroot, carrot, ginger, coriander leaves and salt. 3. Mix well. 4. Serve. With Spoonful of Smiles...

       Poha /  Aval is a digestible raw form of rice that absorbs liquids and swells up, much to the delight of those who eat it!!!     Poha mix is very helpful to eat in extreme hunger.Because preparation is too easy, just take the ingredients and mix it. INGREDIENTS Aval / Poha - 1 Cup Broken Bengal gram / Pottu kadali - 1 Spoon Cashew nuts - 4 Black raisins - 4 Brown Sugar - 1 Spoon METHOD In a large bowl, add all the ingredients and mix well and serve. Click here for  Sweet Poha/Aval Snack With Spoonful of Smiles...     

Rice is easy to cook and digest.  Good Source of Energy. Rich in vitamins and minerals. Gives relief from constipation. INGREDIENTS   Rice flour - 1 Cup Cumin seeds - 1 Spoon Salt - As required Chopped Onion - 1/4 Cup Grated Carrot - 1/4 Cup Chopped Garlic - 1 Spoon Chopped Green chili - 1 Teaspoon Chopped curry leaves - Little Oil - 1 Spoon + As required to roast Water - As required METHOD 1. Take   rice flour, finely chopped onions, garlic, green chili, carrot, curry leaves,cumin seeds and salt. 2. Put it on a large bowl. Add water.Pour water little by little to make dough. Finally add oil. 3. Make dough with thick consistency and divide it into equal parts. 4. Take banana leaf, brush with some oil. Place small balls on it. Gently spread the balls evenly on all sides and make some holes. 5. Put the roti on heat tawa. Gently remove the banana leaf after few seconds. Grease with some oil. Roast both sides of roti well until it gets golden color on medium flame. 6. Serve h...

       Curd is one of the richest source of protein, calcium and minerals.It has an enzyme that keeps the body cool. INGREDIENTS Curd - 2 Ladles Curry leaves podi  - 2 Teaspoons METHOD 1. Take curd in a bowl. 2. Add  Curry leaves podi . 3. Mix well without lumps. 4.Serve for   crispy dosa will be tempting. Also Check yummy recipes... Click here for  Curry leaves podi Click here for  Idly podi Curd Dip Click here for  Kambu Dosa / Pearl Millet Dosa   Click here for  Mint Dosa / Pudina Dosa                                                                                                                 With Spoonful of Smiles...

            Curry leaves having a high concentration of iron is extremely effective in increasing the hemoglobin. It acts as a natural blood purifier , improves symptoms of tiredness and fatigue and reduce the chances of getting infections.           Curry leaves being abundant in Vitamin A   and β-carotene play a vital role in improving eyesight and treating eye-related problems.  INGREDIENTS Curry leaves - 1 Cup Urad dal (without skin) - 1/2 Cup Gram dal - 1/4 Cup Dried Red chili - 5 Pepper - 1 Spoon Cumin Seeds - 1 Spoon Salt - As required Asafoetida - Little METHOD 1. Take all the ingredients. 2. Dry roast Curry Leaves, Urad dal and chilies until it leaves its aroma. 3. Dry roast Gram dal, cumin seeds and pepper until it leaves its aroma. 4. Also dry roast salt and asafoetida. 5. Keep all roasted things cool. 6. Take a mixer jar, add roasted red chilies and grind well then add all the other ingredients. 7.G...

         Poha /  Aval is a digestible raw form of rice that absorbs liquids and swells up, much to the delight of those who eat it!!!      Beetroots  get their rich color from  betalains , which are water soluble antioxidants.       Betalains have  chemo preventive abilities  against some cancer cell lines. INGREDIENTS Poha / Aval - 1 Cup Boiled Milk - 1.5 Cup Homemade Beetroot Syrup   - As required METHOD 1. Take Poha / Aval in a bowl. 2. Add  Homemade Beetroot Syrup . 3. Pour boiled milk. 4. Mix well and wait for some minutes while poha / aval soaked and absorbs milk perfectly. 5. Serve.   Also check these yummy recipes... Click here for  Homemade Beetroot syrup   Recipes using Homemade Beetroot Syrup... Click here for   Beetroot Milk Beverage Click here for   Beetroot semiya Payasam With Spoonful of Smiles...

       The betal leaves are rich in vitamins like vitamin C , thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and carotene and are a great source of calcium. INGREDIENTS Betel leaf - 1 Pepper - 5 Cumin seeds - A pinch Clove - 1 Honey - 1 Spoon METHOD 1. Put pepper,cumin seeds with honey on backside of betal leaf. 2. Fold the sides completely. 3. Fold top and bottom and seal completely. 4. Secure it with clove. With Spoonful of Smiles...