This is again one of the simplest soups I have prepared.You can omit coriander in this recipe but by adding it ,the soup gets a lovely aroma and wonderful flavor!! I used: Tomato -4,largeOnion-3 tablespoons,finely choppedGarlic-1 tablespoon,finely choppedOil-1 tablespoonCoriander leaves –a handful,finely choppedSalt and pepper to taste 1. Blanch tomatoes. You can either do it…
Biological value [BV]-Protein part 2
Ever heard of this term? Nothing too complicated…. It the value that tells us how best a protein is absorbed and utilized by the body. So higher the biological value of protein the better the body can absorb, use and retain it as lean muscle mass. Generally animal sources of protein, namely from meat ,poultry,…
Peppered Carrot-Capsicum rice
A couple of days ago,I was bored of having a regular Indian lunch.I wanted something different and my taste buds craves for something spicy!I was surprised that I even wanted to eat anything spicy!May be it was the weather..Anyway,I prepared a quick rice dish in the microwave and enjoyed a lovely lunch of piping hot…
Protein- Part 1
Technically speaking,proteins are any of a group of complex organic macromolecules that contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and usually sulfur and are composed of one or more chains of amino acids. But for better understanding we can say that proteins are complex substances that are made up of thousands of smaller substances called amino acids,i.e…
Misfortunes never strike single…..
Misfortune never comes alone- Someone did mean it when they wrote [or said] this proverb. Let me narrate the events of last evening. With a near empty pantry and a totally empty refrigerator I was forced to go out to the mall. Since morning I had a sore throat and light cough and wanted to…
