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Recipe for Ghee Rice

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Get these ready: 3 cups of basmati biryani rice 2 pieces of cinnamon 3/4 tbsp of ginger and garlic paste (ground together) 2/3 pieces of aniseed 6 tbsps of ghee 2 serai (cut) 2 onions 2 tomatoes 2 red chillies Mint leaves (for garnishing) Salt to taste. 2 tbsp of rose water 2 tbsp of evaporated milk. And get started: 1. Saute onions with ghee and spices. 2. Once the onions turn a nice, brown colour, add in water proportionately (1 cup of rice: 1.5 cups of water). 3. Let water boil and add in washed rice and salt. Also add in tomatoes and and red chillies, with rose water and evaporated milk. Leave to cook. And enjoy with loved ones

Benefits of Foods by Colour

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Did you know that foods can be divided into categories based on their colours and each category has a collective set of health benefits? this not only makes foods interesting, but also helps remember which food is good for which health aspect.  Image Courtesy : Vegan Blogger.com Foods are broadly divided into six categories based on their colors. 1) white - these foods assist in immune support. Garlic, onions, white beans, potatoes, mushrooms and cauliflower fall under this category. While garlic & onions help reduce the risk of cancer in stomach, colon & rectum, white beans & potatoes help lower blood cholesterol levels. Mushrooms are known to provide the important nutrients and cauliflower contains antioxidants & is also beneficial for women who are pregnant. 2) green -these foods assist in detoxification. Peas, spinach, green beans, capsicums, kiwi, and green tea are some green foods that we can consume. They are good for your he...