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YB WEB DESK. Dated: 5/20/2022 3:55:32 PM

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Dr. Kaviraj Khialani Celebrity Master Chef Vegetables are parts of plants that are consumed by humans or other animals as food. The original meaning is still commonly used and is applied to plants collectively to refer to all edible plant matter, including the flowers, fruits, stems, leaves, roots, and seeds. A few healthy foods to eat on a vegetarian diet are: Fruits: Apples, bananas, berries, oranges, melons, pears, peaches. Vegetables: Leafy greens, asparagus, broccoli, tomatoes, carrots. Grains: Quinoa, barley, buckwheat, rice, oats. Legumes: Lentils, beans, peas, chickpeas. Nuts: Almonds, walnuts, cashews, chestnuts. Vegetarians enjoy a diet of grains, pulses, nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruit with some also choosing to include dairy products, including cheese (made using vegetable rennet) and some may eat eggs as well. One can indeed reap a lot of benefits by being a vegetarian and people have become more aware of the health benefits of being a vegetarian. Animal rights issues is only one of the reasons why people decide to go on a vegetarian diet. Must try this indian style desi vegetable recipe: Recipe- AATISHI SUBZI MAZEDAAR Ingredients: roast and grind to a paste: cinnamon stick- 1 piece Bayleaf-2 no Peppercorns- 4-5 no Green cardamom-2-3 no Black cardamom-1 no Dry red chilies- 3-4 no Ginger-1-inch piece Water-1/2 cup To cook the masala: oil- 2 tsp + to deep fry ghee-1 tsp ginger-garlic-chili paste-2 tsp mix cumin seeds-1/2 tsp curry leaves- 8-10 no turmeric powder-1/2 tsp red chili powder-1/2 tsp coriander powder-1/2 tsp cumin powder-1/2 tsp garam masala powder-1/4 tsp aamchur powder-1/2 tsp salt to taste kasuri methi-1 tsp water-1/2 cup tomato puree-1/2 cup thick beaten curd-1/2 cup cashew paste-1 tsp cream-2-3 tsp brown onion paste- ½ cup fresh coriander leaves- 2-3 tbsp. for garnish For the options of the vegetables: Carrots- 1 cup, cubes Red / yellow/green capsicums- 1/2 cup cubes French beans- 3-4 no cut Green peas-1/4 cup Cauliflower- 1 cup florets Potatoes- 1 cup cubes As an option paneer cubes- ½ cup can also be added. method: 1. Prepare all the ingredients for the recipe as listed. 2. Cut up all the vegetables of your choice and ensure they are blanched a little in boiling water for a few minutes and refreshed. 3. To start cooking of the masala, heat oil and ghee in a pan add in the cumin, curry leaves, ginger-garlic paste and cook for a few seconds.