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CREAMY CASHEW ARTICHOKE SPINACH SPREAD



Creamy Cashew Artichoke Spinach Spread




Ingredients:


Marinated Artichoke hearts        ½ cup
Unsalted Raw Cashew                  ½ cup
Milk                                   1 Cup
Spinach                             1 Cup
Garlic                                 1 pod [Finely chopped]
Shallots                             1 [Finely chopped]
Nutritional Yeast             ½ Tbsp
Pepper                              ½ Tsp
Salt                                     As per taste
Olive Oil                            1 Tsp






Method:


For making Cashew Cream:  



 1. Using a blender, blend the cashew and milk until completely smooth.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan, Saute garlic and shallots.
 3. Add chopped artichoke and chopped spinach.  Once the spinach gets wilted, add nutritional yeast and cashew cream .
4.  Season with salt and pepper.
5. When the sauce thickens, switch off the flame.  Let it cool.
6. Use as a spread for the crackers, bagel , breads or as a dip.


  

Garnishes:
Colored Bell pepper bundles and edible flowers

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ROASTED BEET CREAM CHEESE SPREAD




ROASTED BEET CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



Ingredients:

Cream cheese - 1/4 cup
Roasted Beets puree- 1 tbsp
Lemon Juice- 1 tsp
Garlic- 1 clove minced
Smoked Paprika- 1 tsp
Salt- As Needed


Topping Ideas:


Sliced Tomatoes
Olives
Red Chili Flakes
Dill Leaves-Finely chopped can be used for Garnishing


Method:


Add the cream cheese, roasted beets puree, lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika and salt in a bowl.  Mixed with a hand mixer until the cream cheese fluffy. Taste for salt/tanginess and add lemon juice or salt as desired.

This spread can be used for crackers, breads and bagels.  Top it with above mentioned topping ideas.




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BOTTLE GOURD CURRY LEAVES DETOX DRINK

BOTTLE GOURD CURRY LEAVES DETOX DRINK

A wonderful detox drink that has innumerable good things.  Consume in the empty stomach in the morning to get most benefits out of it. 

DISCLAIMER :

** ALWAYS TASTE THE VEGETABLE BEFORE YOU COOK OR MAKE JUICE, SOME BOTTLE GOURD TASTES BITTER IN THAT CASE DO NOT CONSUME IT. 

** IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO GOURDS DO NOT CONSUME IN THE EMPTY STOMACH
** I AM NOT A NUTRITION EXPERT I AM SHARING WHAT I MAKE , DO THINGS AT YOUR OWN RISK.



Benefits :

I am listing few of the benefits of this detox drink but there are still more.....

1. Promotes Weight loss
2. It helps in maintaining a healthy heart and brings down bad cholesterol levels. 
3. Rich source of vitamin C, K and calcium. 
4. Highly beneficial for diabetes patients.
5. Good to reduce high uric acid in the blood.
6. Improve your complexion and help you get a glowing skin.






Ingredients:

Bottle Gourd - 1 small size or 2 cups roughly chopped
Greek yogurt - 2 tbsp heaped 
Water - 3 cups (chilled or room temperature water)
Curry leaves - 1/8 cup
Salt - couple of pinches

Optional Ingredients :

Roasted cummin powder - couple of pinches (or)
Black salt - couple of pinch (or)
Dash of Lemon juice (or)(This makes rich in Vitamin C)
Ginger a small piece (or)
You can also add all these optional ingredients along with the above ingredients but I usually keep it simple and add very little salt. Its even good for health without salt, again depends oh how you like it. 






Method :

Add all the above ingredients in the blender with half amount of water to a smooth paste then dilute with remaining water. DO NOT strain consume as it is. 

Serving Suggestion :

** Serve chilled or room temperature.  
** Consume immediately as soon as it is made.
** Most important thing is Consume in the empty stomach in the morning to get most benefits out of it.
** To make vegan version of this drink omit Greek yogurt and add all other ingredients.

Stay tuned for more detox drinks.......


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