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  • Best Tomato dishes that you can prepare easily

    Best Tomato dishes that you can prepare easily

     

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    • Tomatoes are known as red fruits or berries , but are mostly used as vegetables
    • There are different species of tomatoes available depending upon the region to region and climate conditions.             Tomatoes  are native to Mexico.

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    • Like Bangalore tomatoes, cherry tomatoes which is available in different colors but almost all tomatoes are available in  pure red color.

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    • Cherry tomatoes are the different variety of tomato which grows in very small size and red in color similar to cherries        just  like cherries so it is called as cherry tomatoes.
    • Cherry tomatoes are originated from north Chile . These cherry tomatoes are cultivated since early 1800s.
    • These cherry tomatoes are used mainly in salads , Mexican ans Spanish recipes, pizzas, and pastas.
    • It can also be eaten raw or just boiled and roasted with salt and pepper.
    • Tomatoes are rich in Lycopene, an antioxidant which is helpful in protecting cells in body and prevents skin cancer      caused  by UV-Rays.
    • Eating tomatoes can keep you away from breast cancer and other cancer related diseases.
    • Eating tomatoes can reduce sugar levels in blood and reduces fat
    • Tomatoes contains carotene which improves blood serum level and also maintains good eye vision keeping away age  related eye muscular diseases.
    • Tomato contains 21% Vitamin C.

     The tomato recipes that you could preparely easily are:

    Tomato soup:

    Tomato-Soup

     

    Ingredients:

    • Tomatoes
    • Salt to taste
    • Ginger and garlic
    • Pepper
    • Butter cream

    Preparation method:

    1. Boil tomatoes along with ginger and add salt .and boil it still it is completely cooked.
    2. Now grind the tomatoes with ginger garlic paste until the ingredients are completely smashed smoothly
    3. Now take the mixture in the bowl add some butter cream with pepper powder sprinkled on it
    4. You can also use coriander to sprinkle on the soup which tastes good
    5. So hot soup is ready to be served .

     

    Tomato Raita:

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    Ingredients

    • Red Tomatoes
    • Finely chopped green chilies
    • Finely chopped onions
    • Coriander leaves
    • Thick curd
    • Cumin powder
    • Pepper powder
    • Salt

     

    Steps to prepare tomato raita

    1. Take thick curd in a bowl and beat it until it becomes smooth
    2. Take tomatoes and cut them into very small peaces
    3. Now add the diced tomatoes , finely chopped  green chilies to the curd
    4.  Now add cumin powder and salt to the mixture
    5. Mix the mixture well and add more salt if required
    6. Finally garnish with coriander leaves and now ready to serve with rice .

     

    Tomato Coconut curry

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    Ingredients:

    • Well ripened tomatoes
    • Coconut milk prepared from raw  fresh coconut by grinding the coconut peaces in the grinder and squeezing the milk from the paste yo u can prepare coconut milk
    •  Chili powder
    • Turmeric powder
    • Asafoteda or Hing
    • Cumin seeds
    • Salt to taste
    • And Oil

     

    Preparation method:

    1. Heat the vessel and add oil and wait till it gets heated up
    2. Now add cumin seeds and a pinch of Asafoteda when it splutters
    3. Now add dices tomatoes and then add  1/2 spoon of red chili powder and turmeric
    4. Let the tomatoes cook for 5-7 minutes
    5. When the tomatoes are completely cooked add the coconut milk and stir well
    6. Now let the mixture boil for just 5 minutes and then bring down the stove flame to simmer
    7. Now the recipe is ready to serve .

     

    Tomato chutney 

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    Ingredients:

    • Tomatoes
    • Dry Red chilies
    • Garlic
    • Mustard seeds
    • Curry leaves
    • Oil

     

    Method to prepare:

     

    1. Heat a pan and add dry red chilies and garlic cloves
    2. Fry them still they turn into brown color
    3. Now add tomato peaces into the pan and fry them until they are cooked completely
    4. Now remove the pan with tomatoes from stove and allow it to cool
    5. After few minutes add this full mixture into a grinder and make it into smooth paste
    6. Now in another pan heat the oil and add mustard seeds to the heated oil and allow it to splutter and next add curry  leaves for thadka
    7. Now pour the paste tomato paste into the pan
    8. Now the chutney is ready to eat .

     

    Tomato Vermicelli / Bambino recipe

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    Ingredients:

    • Bambino/semiya
    • Tomatoes
    • Red chili powder
    • Salt
    • Coriander leaves
    • Onions
    • Green chilies
    • Turmeric powder
    • Curry leaves
    • Oil

     

    Method to prepare :

    1. First roast the Bambino in en empty vessel without any oil just dry and keep at a side .
    2. Now heat a vessel and add oil and then add curry leaves,chopped onions ,green chilies and now fry them nicely .
    3. Now add little turmeric powder and one spoon chili powder and then add tomato peaces and fry them still they are  cooked properly .
    4. Now pour one mug of water into the mixture and little salt to taste and allow them to boil for about 10 minutes
    5. After that add the roasted bambino and let them boil still the bambino is cooked properly .
    6. Now just simmer the stove and leave it for about 10 minutes still they are completely cooked
    7. Finally the bambino tomato recipe is ready to eat

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Staying young forever – What to eat?

    Staying young forever – What to eat?

    Who wants to get old? The answer is no one. Although in reality aging is unavoidable. But we can certainly lower down the rate of ageing. With age our body performs less efficiently and we become vulnerable to age associated ailments. But aging with elegance is in our hands. The manner in which we lead our lives control our aging.  The damaging results of aging can be reduced by the intake of certain food items. These foodstuffs would not put a halt to the aging process but your health and strength will be improved. Even though there are many different kinds of anti-aging cosmetics available in the marketplace but directly consumption of these food items proves to be a better option as they benefit the body thoroughly.  Nutrition has the chief responsibility in restraining the aging procedure. There are many such food items that diminish the symptoms of aging and some of them are listed below. Hence consume them and stay healthy.

    Berries:

    Berries

    Everyone enjoys eating berries. Each and every kind of berry is filled with antioxidants that stimulates the health of the cell and provides defense against infections. The darker berry contains the maximum amount of antioxidants and thus delivers the best anti-aging advantages. Berries are loaded with vitamin C which provides major benefits to the skin. The tissues in the body are greatly repaired with the support of vitamin C.

    Avocado:

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    Avocado has major anti-aging properties. It is loaded with vitamin E and many antioxidants. It also contains some amount of potassium. These antioxidants are highly skin defensive in nature and hence provide radiance to the skin. Along with that folate is also present in avocado that is responsible for the restoration of cells in the skin. So eat avocado to possess radiant and glowing skin along with glossy hair.

    Nuts:

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    Like berries and avocados, nuts are also regarded as very beneficial for the body. Nuts are highly loaded with protein and healthy fats. Omega-3 fatty acids are present in nuts which are considered to be extremely valuable for the health and skin. A kind of nut, almonds are rich in vitamin E which is very helpful in preventing the cellular impairment. Nuts are packed up with components that relieve irritation and swelling.  So next time if you are starving eat some nuts instead of chips as nuts provide so many health benefits without increasing the calories.

    Tomatoes:

    Tomatoes

    Tomatoes are usually present in our kitchens as they contribute in almost every dish we prepare. These tomatoes are rich in vitamin C that helps in the development of collagen. Consequently the skin becomes stronger and chubbier. Another very important antioxidant which is present in a tomato is lycopene. Lycopene is found to defend the skin from UV harm and helps in maintaining the surface of the skin. If you start eating tomatoes daily the result will be visible on your face in the form of shine and glow.

    Honey:

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    If you eat like eating sugary foods then honey is one of the finest options for you. Honey is considered to be very useful for the skin and many people are in habit of applying honey as a face pack. Moreover inflammation is not triggered in the body with the consumption of honey. It is one of the greatest antioxidant.

    Dark Chocolate:

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    As we all know that contact to UV radiations is harmful and it makes our skin get older. Chocolates are prepared using cocoa beans which are highly rich in flavanols, an antioxidant. This antioxidant diminishes the irritation and redness caused on the skin as a result of ultraviolet radiations. In addition to that the consumption of dark chocolate enhances the circulation in the skin. As a result the skin keeps the hold of moistness and subsequently the wrinkles fade away.

    Fish:

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    To cope with dry skin it is advised to consume food items which provide healthy fats to our body. Such food items like fish nourish and cleanse our skin. Fishes are packed with omega-3 fatty acid which battle against the inflammation and provide protection from heart related ailments. Fishes like salmon are remarkable for our skin.

    Vegetables:

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    Vegetables are super foods which apart from providing so many health benefits also slower down the rate of aging. Especially green vegetables like spinach are highly rich in antioxidants which protect the skin from harmful UV radiations. Along with that vegetables are also filled with vitamins as well as minerals which enhances the immunity of the body.

    Garlic:

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    One more major anti-aging food is garlic. Garlic is considered as a nourishing and tasty food which is consumed directly or through various dishes. It diminishes the inflammation on the skin, lower down the level of cholesterol and preserves the cellular health. It is a great anti-bacterial food item which advances the immunity naturally. Hence make sure you eat garlic to fight against the ageing process.