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Delicious Recipes to Pack for Your Kid’s Lunch Box this Summer

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Children often bring back their lunch box if they are not impressed with the food. You can ask your kid’s preferences when it comes to lunch ideas. Summer sees a great bounty of seasonal produce like watermelon, mangoes, cucumber, squash, herbs, etc. You can also prepare one-bowl meals with cooked rice, veggies, and protein. Check out brown rice recipes on the Daawat website. Soak the brown rice before cooking for increased brown rice nutrition . You can easily whip up some easy recipes to add your children’s lunchbox this summer? Looking for some recipe ideas? Check out these recipes: Mezze Platter It is always a great idea to serve a Lebanese mezze platter at children’s gathering. Make some homemade hummus, baba ghanoush, and labneh dip. You can either bake some fresh pita bread or get some of your local bakeries. To serve some pickles on the side, ferment some beetroot and carrot in apple cider vinegar. To assemble put the hummus, dips in medium-sized bowls, add the pita br

Nutritious One-Bowl Meal Recipes to Make on Busy Workdays

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One-bowl meals are no-fuss way to enjoy a delicious and hearty lunch/ dinner. You can easily portion out the carbs, protein, and vegetables all in one bowl. Use whole food grains like brown rice, quinoa, buckwheat for healthy and nourishing meals. Whole grains like brown basmati rice can be added to these one-pot meals. Check out the Daawat website for brown rice recipe. Check out these delicious one-bowl meals to make for a scrumptious lunch: Bibimbap Bowl This delicious brown rice recipes are easy to prepare and nutritious. Roast some zucchini, bell peppers, with a touch of olive oil. To make the sauce, mix honey, tahini paste, salt, soy sauce, lemon juice, zest, miso paste, chili flakes, sriracha sauce, and pepper. In the meantime, cook some brown basmati rice in filtered water. Steam some baby bok choy in a steamer. To make the crispy baked tofu, drain the tofu excess water. Cut the tofu in cubes and coat it in tempura flour mixed with cayenne pepper, salt, paprika powder

Delicious Recipes to Make for a Memorable Woman’s Day Picnic

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This Woman’s day why not plan a day out with your girls. Spring is a great time to enjoy some warmth of the sunshine, cool breeze, and good food. Pack some delicious appetizers, beverages in a picnic basket. Add a few books, blanket, a portable Bluetooth speaker along with the food. You can plan the picnic by the beach or at the park. Ready to celebrate woman’s day with your favourite ladies? Check out these recipes: Bruschetta Get some crusty ciabatta or baguette bread. Slice and grill it for 2 minutes. For the first type, add some chopped cherry tomatoes, bocconcini, and thinly slice some basil leaves. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. For the second type, add some hummus, and top with black olives. Finish with a sprinkling of fresh parsley. Fried Rice You can use best quality basmati rice for this recipe. Wondering which basmati rice is good for this recipe? Use Daawat, which is the best rice brand in India. Start with chopping beans, carrots, onions, garlic, gi

Indispensable Role of Rice in Indian Culture

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This is a no brainer to crack that India is the largest producer of rice and the exporter of best quality basmati rice all over the world. Apart from just a food grain, rice holds an important cultural significance in Indian festivals. The first grain a child ever fed is rice and use of rice is seen extensively across all festivals, weddings, and other major events in Indian culture. In Hinduism and all major Hindu rituals, use of rice is considered auspicious and is widely practised in India. Rice is believed to be having basic life sustaining qualities and is considered a potent symbol of prosperity and auspiciousness in Hindu rites and rituals. Passage ceremonies that significantly are considered transitional in human lives involve the use of rice in them like marriage ceremonies, annaprashana, and more. While basmati rice is good to cook on feasts and festivals, the ceremonies can use any rice. If you’re wondering which is the best quality basmati rice, switch to Daawat Basm

3 Plant-based Recipes that You Need to Make this March

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Plant-based recipes are a great way to add to your daily diet. Vegetables are rich in minerals, vitamins, and Phyto-nutrients. If you are new to plant-based cooking, you can start with easy curries. Curries are best served with healthy brown rice recipes and flatbreads. To get the maximum brown rice benefits, soak the brown rice before cooking. Check out these delicious plant-based recipes: Chickpea Curry Start with sautéing ginger, garlic, and onions in coconut oil. Add a halved cinnamon stick, a sprig of thyme, chopped green chilies, and yellow curry paste. Add 1 tsp of coriander powder, curry powder, and sweet paprika. Add in the zucchini and coat it in all the spices. Add salt, pepper to taste and pour in 200 ml of coconut milk. The coconut milk will make the curry creamier. Let it simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes. Add in a handful of garbanzo beans and baby spinach and gently stir the curry. Finish the curry by adding some chopped cilantro leaves and a splash of lemon

Easy Breakfast Recipes to Jumpstart Winter Mornings

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Starting your day with a wholesome breakfast can set the tone for the day. A wholesome breakfast rich in proteins, fiber, and carbohydrates can help you to be energized for the entire day. You can also do some meal prep for quick breakfast dishes. Cook the porridge and store in bowls. Cut the fruits and keep fresh juice stored in glass bottles. You can meal prep food grains like quinoa, oatmeal, basmati rice , etc. Use Daawat, which is the best quality basmati rice in India. Looking for some tasty breakfast ideas for the mornings? Check out these recipes: Porridge with Strawberry Compote A warm bowl of porridge is a perfect breakfast for a cold winter morning. This delicious basmati rice porridge is sure to energize you in the morning. Literally ready in minutes, this is one of the easiest breakfast meals that you can prepare. Start with boiling 1 cup of brown rice in almond milk. Add 1 tablespoon of maple syrup for natural sweetness. Add some shredded almonds, vanilla paste, 1 t

Refined-Sugar Free Dessert Recipes for a Sweeter Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s day is often marked with chocolates, sweets, and all the extra-indulgence. Too much of refined sugar can cause health troubles. If you are planning to host a Valentine’s day brunch, and looking for some dessert recipes, look no further. You can use refined-sugar free ingredients like maple syrup, honey, dates, coconut sugar, and stevia. Low-glycaemic sugar doesn’t cause sudden spike in blood sugar levels.  Check out these heathier dessert recipes for Valentines day: Rose & Saffron Pudding You can prepare this with brown basmati rice . You can soak the rice overnight for increased brown rice benefits. Pour in 200 ml of coconut milk and stir in the soaked rice, slivered almonds, and saffron. Add some chopped dates to add a natural to the dish. Put the lid on and allow the rice to cook on medium heat. Once the rice pudding is cooked, pour it into bowls and top with some cut pistachios, dries rose petals, and a few strands of saffron. Soak the rice prior to cook for increas

5 Delicious Appetizers to Pack in Your Valentine’s Day Picnic Basket

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Nothing is more romantic than a valentine’s day picnic at the park or garden. If you are looking to surprise your loved one, a Sunday afternoon picnic can be a great idea. You can prepare some sweet and savory appetizers to pack in a lunch basket along with some refreshing beverages. You can also cook some main course dishes like fried rice and chili tofu for a quick lunch. Use Daawat, the best quality basmati rice to prepare this dish. If you are wondering which basmati rice is good, check out Daawat. Looking for some tasty appetizers to pack in your valentine’s day picnic basket? Bruschetta with Cheese & Tomatoes Drizzle some olive oil on crusty baguette slices and grill for 2 minutes. Chop some cherry tomatoes and thinly slice some basil leaves. Arrange the tomatoes, bocconcini, and basil on top of the crostini. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Veggie Kebabs Start with chopping thick slices of capsicum, onion, cottage cheese, tomato, and mushroom. Stack the veggies in