Coffee Banana Smoothie

To make morning healthy delicious today I make this awesome Coffee Banana Smoothie.Some think bananas are just for monkeys but hopefully not so give it a thought reading the benefits and then the recipe. I am sure you will never say no to it.Banana is loaded with goodness and it very good fruit to start the morning with.Banana have high level of tryptophan which help to overcome depression and is converted into serotonin....the happy - mood brain transmitter.It also helps against muscle cramps during work out and night cramps.Banana helps to build strong bones and reduce swelling, protects against type II diabetes, aid weight loss, strengthen nervous system, and help with the production of white blood cells, all due to high level of vitamin B6. Strengthen your blood and relieve anemia with the added iron.Coffee too have some health benefit. Though many will say that coffee loaded with caffeine is not at all good but recent study shows that Caffeine's primary mechanism in the brain is blocking the effects of an inhibitory neurotransmitter called Adenosine. By blocking the inhibitory effects of Adenosine, caffeine actually increases neuronal firing in the brain and the release of other neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine. Caffeine can improve mood, reaction time, memory, vigilance and general cognitive function. Coffee contains a decent amount of several vitamins and minerals. It is also the biggest source of antioxidants in the modern diet. So when you will have coffee banana smoothie in the morning it is obvious it will give you a kick start.But it also true that I am not recommending the drink all days but once in a week you can relish this healthy luxury.

Coffee Banana Smoothie

Ingredients

• 2 ripe banana peeled and sliced
• 3 cups low fat - milk
• 1 tbsp cream ( optional)
• 1 1/2 tsp instant coffee
• 2 pinch of cinnamon powder
• 1 1/2 tbsp sugar/ diet sugar/ honey/ agave nectar
• 1 very small pinch salt
• 1/4 tsp chocolate powder (optional)

Cooking Directions

1. Take all the ingredients in your blender except cream and chocolate powder. Blend it smooth. Then add a tablespoon of cream . Mix with soft hand. Now let it rest in your refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes. Then serve chilled in your favorite glass. You can top the smoothie with chocolate powder or sprinkle chocolate sauce if you wish . Enjoy rich creamy silky smooth happy delight coffee banana smoothie !

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Easy Smoked Chicken and Vegetable Noodles

Smoked Chicken with Vegetable Noodles is a very delicious and quick fix recipe. Vegetables add make it more healthy. Sometimes in BBQ parties we have some leftover which we don't know what to do with and don't feel like having them as it is. So here is a little fusion with noodles and smoked chicken. It is a not always you have to use the leftover you can make your smoked chicken and then go for the recipe. I hope you will enjoy this fusion.

Easy Smoked Chicken and Vegetable Noodles

Ingredients

• 1 pack instant noodles
• 1 beetroot blanched finely chopped
• 1/2 cup green peas
• 1 cup smoked chicken bite size pieces/ left over BBQ chicken pieces
• 1 green bell pepper cube
• 1/2 tsp light soy sauce
• 1 tsp chilly garlic sauce
• 1 tsp tomato sauce
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt and pepper

Cooking Directions 

1. Cook the instant noodles as per package instruction. Now heat 1 tsp of vegetable oil in a skillet and add green peas, green bell pepper and balanced chopped beetroot.Stir in high flame for a minute or two. Then add cooked noodles, soy sauce, sugar , chilly garlic sauce, tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Stir and cook for a minuted or two then add the pieces of smoked chicken. Stir and cook for a while. Put off the flame. Cover with a lid and let smoky flavor incorporate with the noodles. Serve hot with cucumber and onion salad.

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Mushroom In Mayonnaise Sauce

I think I am getting addicted to mushroom, after preparing mushroom rice a pack was was still resting on my freeze so I thought making something random but delicious. I just went wild in mixing sauce material but sometime you have to believe in your instinct and try something new. I am blessed that it come out truly delicious and  I think even you can share it with young teens as the mango jam gives it a sweet tart taste. It 's easy to cook and take a very little time.I am sure you will love this Mushroom in Mayonnaise Sauce.

Mushroom In Mayonnaise Sauce

Ingredients

• 10 to 15 white button mushroom ( little blanched cut into halves)
• 4 to 5 garlic clove chopped
• 1 big onion thick sliced
• 1 tomato sliced
• 2 tbsp seasoned garlic mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp mango jam
• 1 tsp chilly sauce
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 1/4 cup chicken stock/water
• 1 tbsp olive oil/ canola/ vegetable oil
• to taste salt and pepper
• 2 hard boiled eggs cut into halves

Cooking Directions

1. Take a pan now heat oil add chopped garlic. When you get the smell of fried garlic add the sliced onion.Stir for a minute until little translucent. Then add sliced tomato. Stir for a minute. Then add the blanched mushrooms. Add salt and pepper and stir for 4 to 5 minutes. Meanwhile in a bowl mix well mango jam, seasoned garlic mayonnaise, chilly sauce, white vinegar. Mix well. Keep aside. Now add 1/4 cup chicken stock or water whatever using. Let it boil for few second. Now add the mixed jam mixture. Stir well and cook for a minute. Put off the flame. Now serve mushroom in mayonnaise sauce with pieces of hard boiled eggs and crispy bread toast.

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Fried Mushroom Rice With Thai Lamb Curry

Last Sunday I thought to experience some exquisite Asian Cuisine. So try to make a delicious Mushroom fried rice paired with Thai Lamb curry. Thai Lamb curry is bit hot but worth trying once in a while. Mushroom are very healthy as it is loaded with nutrients our body need to generate energy and repair cells- including digestive enzymes, a spectrum of b vitamins and vitamin D2. The impact of mushroom of immunity is remarkable. Their curative powers have been shown to improve eyesight…..hearing…circulation…impotency..migraine headaches…..tumors and infections. So a very healthy rice paired with lamb curry is a very delicious combo worth try.

 Fried Mushroom Rice With Thai Lamb Curry

Ingredients

• 10 to 12 button mushroom cut in to halves
• 2 tsp dark soy sauce
• 2 tsp finely chopped garlic
• 1 tsp finely chopped ginger
• handful cashew
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 2 cup cooked rice
• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• to taste salt and pepper
•  For Thai lamb curry
• 700 grm boneless lean lamb
• 1 large onion finely chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger garlic chopped
• 1 stalk lemon grass
• 1 to 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste / or to taste according to your choice of heat
• 2 kaffir lime leaves
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 tsp oil
• 1/2 cup hot water

Cooking Directions

1. Heat oil in a pan. Then add chopped garlic and ginger. Fry till they are fragrant. Now add the cashew. Stir and fry the cashew. Now add the stem off washed mushroom. Stir with salt pepper and soy sauce. Stir till the mushroom are cooked. Now add the boiled rice and sugar. Adjust seasoning. Mix well.
2. For Thai lamb curry.
Take a heavy bottom pan 2 tsp of oil. Now gently stir onion and ginger garlic chopped and lemon grass, stirring till they are often tender. Stir the curry paste ( make sure this stuff is very hot so add according to your taste) and kaffir lime leaves. Till they are fragrant. Now add the lamb and tomato puree. Stir well. Now add the hot water. Let the curry comes to boil. Now lower the heat and let it cook in a medium heat. Till the meat is half done. Then add coconut milk. Cook in a low heat till the lamb is tender. Stir occasionally. Thai lamb curry is usually paired with jasmine rice but give it a try with mushroom rice.I also serve chilly lime vinegar with it to make the dish more perfect. I am sure you will love the new combo.

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