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Potato nuggets | Potato Bites | Great Party Starter

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Party Starter | Potato nuggets | Potato bites Very easy to make and ideal to serve at parties, the Potato Nuggets is sure to please you with its succulent mouth-feel and pleasant cheesy flavour. A mixture of mashed potatoes and cheese, flavoured elegantly with red chilli flakes, is shaped into nuggets and deep-fried to make this all-time favourite snack. Make sure you refrigerate the mixture for at least half an hour before shaping it. Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins Makes 6 servings Ingredients - 1 1/2 cups boiled and mashed potatoes - 1/2 cup grated processed cheese - 2 tbsp cornflour - 1/2 cup bread crumbs - 1 tbsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika) - salt to taste - oil for deep-frying For Serving - tomato ketchup Watch full video here Recipe - potato nuggets Method 1. Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well. 2. Cover with a lid and refrigerate for atleast 30 minutes. 3. Divide the mixture ...

13 to 16 old babies feeding and food ideas

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To understand baby’s needs is a requirement for every mother, especially when their little one is just a year old. Providing your toddler with the right meal and nutrition is something that will enhance his body and mind. For many parents, this is a challenge as some babies keep refusing to eat and at times parents are not sure what to feed their toddlers. So here are a few diet plans, tips and food options you can follow. Best Foods for a Baby/Toddler at this Age During this period of time, your toddler will be able to start eating certain solid food. So it is important to pick healthy and rich food to help him grow and stay healthy. However, make sure that you are not overfeeding him. Some healthy options are listed below: 1. Fruits Cut fruits into small pieces as this helps your child to pick it up and eat them easily. One thing to note is that fruits should be tiny and chewy. Otherwise, it can choke the baby. For instance, you should cut grapes into pieces rather than...

Food and nutrition required in tuberculosis

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Food & TB - Food for a person with TB, diet, food groups Food for a person with TB There is no special food that is required by a person with TB. A person with TB does not need special food, although they they should try and have a balanced diet. Some people with TB also believe that more expensive foods are better than less expensive ones. This is not true. For example, it is not true that costlier varieties of rice are better than cheaper ones. It is often better that a person with TB has the same diet as normal but possibly with some changes being made to increase their intake of food. People with TB often have a poor appetite initially, but having more frequent food intake can be helpful. Within a few weeks of starting TB treatment, the person’s appetite should increase and come back to normal. A person with TB should aim to have three meals and three snacks each day to increase the amount of food they eat. A healthy balanced diet A person with TB should aim to have...

Top 10 Foods That Are High in Vitamin B12

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Top 10 Foods That Are High in Vitamin B12 We will read about how vitamins are essentially required. And today will discuss about Vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that your body can’t make on its own, so you need to get it from your diet or supplements. Vegetarians, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and others at high risk of deficiency may want to track their diets closely to make sure they’re getting enough. This blog article will help you to list 10 foods rich in vitamin B12 to add to your shopping list. What is Vitamin B12? This water-soluble vitamin has many essential functions in your body. It’s necessary for keeping your nerves healthy and supporting the production of DNA and red blood cells, as well as maintaining normal brain function. The recommended daily intake (RDI) is about 2.4 mcg but it is slightly higher for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Vitamin B12 is absorbed in the stomach with the help of a protein called intrinsic factor. ...

Bread cutlet - party starters and easy snacks recipe

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It is a delicious and hearty Indian snack which can be served as a starter, appetizer or simply evening snack. This easy bread cutlet recipe uses bread, mashed potatoes, boiled green peas and few veggies and uses shallow fry technique to make them stomach filling and healthy. Ingredients For Bread Cutlets - 2 big bread slices - 1 tsp roughly chopped ginger (adrak) - 2 tsp roughly chopped garlic (lehsun) - 1 1/2 tsp roughly chopped green chillies - 1 cup boiled and mashed potatoes - 1/4 cup finely chopped onions - 1/4 cup grated carrot - 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania) - salt to taste - 1/2 cup bread crumbs for rolling - 4 tbsp oil For Serving With Bread Cutlets - green chutney - tomato ketchup Method For bread cutlets 1. To make bread cutlets, combine the ginger, garlic and green chillies in a mortal pestle (khalbatta) and coarsely crush it. Keep aside. 2. Soak the bread slices in enough water in a deep bowl for 1 minute. 3. Squeeze out all ...