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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:

Ingredients

Ingredients:

• Indian gooseberries (Amla) – 350 gms
• Ghee – 1/3 cup
• Jaggery (Gud) -- 400 gms
• Saffron (Kesar) – 2-3 strands

For spice powder:

• Bay leaf (Tej Patta) – 1
• Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini) – 1-inch
• Dry ginger (saunth) – 10 gms
• Bamboo Manna (Vanshlochan) – 10 gms
• Long pepper (Pipli) – 10 gms
• Cobra’s saffron (Nagkesar) – 5 gms
• Nutmeg (Jaiphal) – 5 mg
• Green Cardamom (Choti Elaichi) – 2-3
• Clove (Laung) – 4-5
• Black Pepper (Kali Mirch) – 4-5

Method

Step 1: Wash, de-seed Amlas and pat dry it completely. Take a glass bowl with 100 ml water and cook the Indian gooseberries for 10 mins at 100% micro power level in a Microwave.  Allow it to cool for a few minutes.

Step 2:  Blend the gooseberries

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 – 2 cups
• Milk – ½ cup
• Cream (optional) – 2 tbsp
• Cardamom powder – ¼ tsp

Method

Step 1: Take freshly grated coconut in a deep bottomed vessel.

To grate a coconut, pry the white meat from the brown skin. Take the white pieces of coconut and put them in a food processor and pulse it for 10-15 seconds.


Step 2: Add sugar and milk in the grated coconut.

Step 3: Combine well over medium flame until sugar dissolves completely.

Step 4: Keep stirring continuously for about 10-15 minutes or until the mixture starts to thicken.

Step 5:  Add cream and continue to cook over medium flame, stirring continuously to avoid sticking. After 20-25 minutes, the coconut mixture will start to separate from the pan.

Step 6: Cook for another 10-11 minutes or until the mixture starts to hold the shape.

Step 7: Add cardamom powder and combine properly.

Step 8: Prepare a greased plate lined with parchment paper and transfer the prepared dough. Give a bloc

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 port