8 Yummy Recipes To Beat The Seasonal Flu
Ok, so we all know that "Precaution is better than cure".
Now you can avoid falling prey to the seasonal flu by eating the right fruits and vegetables!
Although this seasonal flu is pretty much everywhere, we have the perfect solution to beat it with natural and tasty (that is right, no bitter medicines or dirty tissue rolls) dishes that will boost your immune system and keep you healthy.
Expert nutritionists and dieticians recommend eating seasonal fruits and vegetables to attain the best in terms of produce as its all fresh and natural.
This particular transition period from September to November, also called as the Fall season, is very tricky and either someone you know is coughing, down with cold or has fever or even worse!
Seasonal Vegetables : Brinjal, tomatoes, dill, spring onions.
Seasonal Fruits : Guava, papaya, pomegranate, custard apple, passion fruit.
List of some of the easy recipes that you can eat to stay fit and healthy this season!
1. Grilled Potato Chips with Dill (soya leaf) Grill fresh potatoes to a crispy texture to give it a Western flair and sprinkle on dill for a dash of fresh herby flavor. For a detailed recipe, use this link -
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/grilled-fingerlings-with-dill
2. Baingan ka BhartaThe Baingan Bharta has many fans all over the world. Baingan or brinjal cooked directly over the flame till the skin is charred and can be peeled off combined with a fine blend of spices and some ghee makes up this brilliant creation. For a detailed recipe, use this link - http://www.tarladalal.com/Baingan-Bharta-30886r
3. Aubergine (eggplant/baingan) grilled parcelThis simple and interesting looking dish is made by rolling up slices of perfectly grilled aubergine stuffed with a divine mix of tomatoes, cheddar cheese and basil. For a detailed recipe, use this link - http://food.ndtv.com/recipe-grilled-aubergine-parcels-256012
4. Caponata Caponata is typically used as a side dish and served as an appetizer. Fried aubergines, mixed with olives, chopped onions, garlic, freshly diced tomato and its juices, sugar and vinegar, garnished with basil leaves tastes fabulous with toasted bread. You can also serve caponata mixed into pasta. For a detailed recipe, use this link - http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/classic-caponata-232539
5. Pomegranate and Beet SaladFinely chopped beet (boiled beet) and pomegranate mixed well with salt, vinegar, olive oil and black pepper will add a beautiful contrast to your lunch palette.
6. Guava puddingIndividual fruit puddings made with guava juice are topped with yogurt and heart-beneficial almonds to make a great desert. For a detailed recipe, use this link - http://www.marthastewart.com/1047846/guava-pudding
7. Potato and Spring Onion SoupThis delicious recipe with a blend of spring onions not only makes you feel refreshed when had as a soup but also contains immune-enhancing compounds that boost for good health. For a detailed recipe, use this link - http://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/spring-onion-soup/
8. Custard Apple KalakandThis melt-in-the-mouth Indian dessert is commonly found in North India and is the perfect balance of soft and crunchy. For a detailed recipe, use this link - http://food.ndtv.com/recipe-custard-apple-kalakand-617963