Rose Tea

We all know that the season of love is on the way. Personally I don’t believe that there should be a particular season for love but I love the concept of celebration. So in this whole month of February we will celebrate the season of love in Tips For Delicious And Healthy Cooking. I thought when it’s about love then why not share with you some recipes which are not only delicious but heart healthy. Heart is the place where you keep your dear ones, will you not love to keep them in place which is healthy safe and happy. Let start the celebration of love with this delicious healthy rose tea. It looks awesome, very soothing and relaxing .It clears the toxin and heat from body and rich in Vitamin C. I am sure all your beloved will happily cherish this rose tea.

Rose Tea

Ingredients

• 2 tsp dried rose petals
• 2 green tea bags
• 2tsp orange juice
• 2 drops rose water(optional)
• 2 tsp honey/ sugar
• 2 cup water

Cooking Directions

1. Boil two cups of water add dried rose petals and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and strain the hot rose petal liquid into teacups. Dip the green tea bags as per package instruction. Let it brew. After that add a spoon full of honey,fresh orange juice and drop of rose water if using in each cup. Mix well. Sip and feel relaxed.

Be Happy And Stay Healthy.

Steamed Egg

Steamed egg is a very delicious and healthy preparation and can be taken anytime, take as breakfast, lunch or dinner , it just rocks. Steamed egg is very popular in Chinese cuisine, it is a Chinese home-style dish found all over China.Not only in China it is also popular in Japan and Korea.I am sure you baked, poached, fried eggs  number of times but if you haven't yet tried steamed egg then give it a try. I didn't use the authentic Chinese or Korean style but  this is a fusion style. I love this and hope you will love it too.

Steamed Egg

Ingredients

• 2 large egg
• 1 onion chopped
• 1/2 tsp ginger chopped
• 1/2 tsp garlic chopped
• 2 broccoli florets cut into small peices
• 2 tbsp red, green and yellow pepper chopped
• 1tbsp chopped tomato( seedless)
• 3 tbsp grated cheese
• 1 tbsp chicken stock/ water
• to taste salt and pepper

Cooking Directions

1. Take a bowl beat two eggs. Add water or chicken stock ( chicken stock used in this recipe used make this recipe more soft and fluffy). Beat well. Then add all the ingredients.
2. Mix well. . Then pour the whole mixture into a greased dish or ramekin mold. Sprinkle generously cheese over it. Now cover and steam until the egg is fully cooked and firm and cheese is melted. Your steamed egg is ready. I think you can have this healthy meal anytime of the day. For those who are weight watching can skip cheese if you want. It will taste great even without cheese but with cheese it is just awesome. Try and love it.

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Cream Of Pea Soup

Cream of pea soup is a very yummy comfy soup during winter months.I was watching a cookery show where Chef Sanjeev Kapoor one of the most well known celebrity chef from India was showing this soup.It looks scrumptious so I take no time to make it.I improvised the recipe by adding fresh cream and dried basil as the fresh is not available to me  but truly speaking it taste awesome. Fresh green peas is also good for health as it's low in fat and full of protein, fiber and micronutrients. Help in anti-aging, strengthen immune system and  full of energy. So for me cream of pea is one I love any time and I am sure if you try once it will soon be in your fav list. Give a try and let me know.

Cream Of Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh green peas
• 1 onion sliced
• 1tsp basil ( fresh or dried)
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable stock
• 2tbsp fresh cream
• 1tsp olive oil/ butter
• 1/4 tsp sugar (optional)
• to taste salt and pepper

Cooking Directions

1. Heat olive oil or butter whatever you are using. Now add chopped sliced onion and fry until translucent. Add fresh green peas . Stir for a minute. Add salt pepper and basil and vegetable stock. Let it come to boil. Put off the flame. Take it in a bowl and keep aside for 10 to 15 minutes until it comes to room temperature. Now put the whole thing into your blender and make a fine smooth paste. Put a sauce pan on heat then pour the green peas mixture. Add a cup of milk and let it boil for 2 minutes . You can add more milk if you want a little less thick consistency. Adjust seasoning. Now add fresh cream mix and put off the flame. Serve hot with your favorite bread croutons.

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Chocolate Coffee Cake - My Guest post

I feel honored to be part of Arthy’s delicious blog Sumanarthy's Kitchen. She is not only a great foodie but a dear friend. I am so very happy when she asked me to do a guest post for New Year. So here is my guest post Chocolate Coffee Cake. Visit her delicious blog and see the full post here.
I am sure you all will love Chocolate Coffee Cake.

Be Happy And Stay Healthy.