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Ingredients

For the Cake

• ½ tbsp Butter, for greasing
• 1 cup Refined flour, heaped, extra for dusting
• 1 ½ tbsp Cocoa powder
• ½ tsp Baking powder
• ½ tsp Baking soda
• Pinch of Salt
• 1 ½ Egg
• ½ tsp instant Coffee powder
• ½ tsp Vinegar
• ½ cup Castor sugar
• ½ cup Olive oil
• ½ cup Water, chilled
• ¼ tsp Vanilla essence
• 1/3 cup Candied orange peel, finely chopped

For the Compote

• 2 cups Orange segments
• 2 tbsp Sugar

For the Ganache

• 1 cup Dark chocolate, chopped
• ½ cup Cream

Chyawanprash is used as an Ayurvedic immunity booster for ages in most Indian households. Chyawanprash is usually made using Indian gooseberries (Amla) and a variety of Ayurvedic herbs that are nutritious and healthy. Chyawanprash strengthens the immune system and is known to be particularly good for the lungs because it nourishes the mucous membranes and helps to keep the respiratory passages clear. Here’s how you can make it in your home in a Microwave Oven:

Famous majorly in Eastern India, Coconut Barfi is a traditional festive sweet. These barfis are prepared by cooking fresh coconut meat scrapings in milk and sugar, until the mixture is reduced to a tasty consistency.

Ingredients

• Fresh coconut, grated – 3 cups
• Sugar –

Crispy on the outside and spongy on the inside, these guilt-free Crispy Baked Onion Pakoras (Fritters) will definitely complement your monsoon evenings. Enjoy these super crispy fritters with a cup of Masala Chai while you enjoy the downpours.

Ingredients

• Onion, thinly sliced – 4
• Besan (Gram flour) – 4 tbsp
• Rice flour – 4 tbsp
• Baking soda – 1/8 tsp 
• Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
• Green chilli, finely chopped – 1 
• Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
• Salt – As per requirement 
• Garlic, crushed – 3 cloves
• Curry leaves – 2-3 
• Coriander – 2 sprigs
• Oil – 4 tbsp 
• Chat masala – As per taste

Method

Step 1: Take a bowl, add sliced onion, besan, chopped green chilli, rice flour, red chilli powder, salt, crushed garlic, curry leaves and turmeric powder.

 

Step 2: Add 2 tbsp of oil and mix all the ingredients properly with the help of a spoon.

 

Step 3: Sprinkle 2 tbsp of water and make a sticky dough. Please check the water consistency else your dough could become soggy.

 

Step 4: Preheat the microwave oven for 5 mins at 160^o C.

 

Step 5: Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the dough into small portions. Sprinkle remaining oil on each portion.

 

Step 6: Bake the fritters for 25 minutes at 160^oC

 

Step 7: Crispy Baked Onion Pakoras are now ready to serve hot. Sprinkle Chaat masala and enjoy without the guilt of eating oily food!

Notes/Tips:

You can also add other vegetables such as carrots and capsicums to make vegetable pakoras

A vegetable and fruit-based drink, Orange Probiotic Immunity Boosting Smoothies are perfect for any day breakfast menu. This immunity-boosting smoothie is rich in vitamin C, Vitamin A, fibre, and Calcium. After all, a healthy day starts with a healthy body!

Ingredients

• Carrot, peeled – 1
• Fresh orange juice – 1 cup
• Chia seeds – 1 tsp
• Plain or Greek Yogurt – 1 cup
• Dates, seedless – 3-4
• Cinnamon powder– ½ tsp
• Ginger, grated – ½ tbsp
• Vanilla Essence (optional) – ½ tbsp