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Thandai flavoured Daliya Kheer

Holi Special 🎨Thandai Daliya Kheer  ( Vegan, Refined sugar free)🎉 Why not indulge in a healthy thandai flavoured daliya kheer which is not only fibre rich but absolutely nourishing and guiltfree. I have added some fruits and dried roses to make a colourful holi dessert.Do try this for a quick healthy treat..📌 For Thandai Masala 💜 Almonds 2 tbsp 🧡 Dried Roses 4-5 💚 Black peppercorns 6-8 💛 poppy seeds 1 tbsp 💓 Cardamom 4-5 ❤ Saffron a pinch For Kheer 🔖Almond milk 21/2 cups 🔖Daliya/Broken wheat 5 tbsp 🔖Maple syrup 1/4 cup 🔖Thandai masala powder 2tsp 🏷Make a powder of the ingredients given under Thandai masala to make thandai powder. 🏷 Heat a pan, add almond milk, daliya, maple syrup , stir and cook well for  30 mins on low flame with lid closed. Serve immediately and decorate with colourful fruits

Spicing Up Life: A Journey Through Indian Spices

Indian cuisine is renowned for its rich and diverse use of spices, which are the cornerstone of its flavors. These spices not only add taste and aroma but also provide a myriad of health benefits. Here are some basic Indian spices :🫚 Turmeric (Haldi) : Known for its vibrant yellow color, it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It's a key ingredient in curry powders and spice blends. 🟤Cumin (Jeera) : Cumin seeds are used both whole and ground. They have a warm, earthy flavor and are common in Indian spice blends, like garam masala. 🌿Coriander (Dhania) : Both the seeds and fresh leaves (cilantro) are used. Coriander seeds have a citrusy, slightly sweet flavor, while cilantro leaves add a fresh, herbal note. 🍃Cardamom (Elaichi) : Cardamom comes in two varieties: green and black. It has a sweet, aromatic flavor and is often used in desserts, chai tea, and spice mixes. 🟫Cinnamon (Dalchini) : Cinnamon sticks or ground cinnamon add a warm, sweet-spicy flavor to both savor...