Greenlandic Gastronomy - Food Facts and surviving history 

The island which known as another name “Kalaallisut-Kalaallit Nunaat” is located at North Atlantic Ocean. With the Arctic in weather this place temp varies from -7°C to -37°C during winter. At surrounding whole area cover with the “ice sheet” having thickness of min. 5000Feet to max.10000Feet. With this climate meat is the only bets option they have to eat.

 

On an average 96% of the Greenland public is eating non-veg here and rest 4% only take veg(vegan) food. Percentile of vegan is less due to availability of veg food.

   

You will get here (Survival tips for other country public staying There)

 

• In grocery section we have options like Rice, Pasta, Sweet, Chips, Nuts, Frozen items, canned product, Oats, Jam, Noodles, etc.
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• If we are looking for Fruits and vegetable section Potatoes, Tomato, Avocados, lettuce, Apple & strawberries are mostly seen here.
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• Dairy products contain Cheese, Yoghurt, Jam, Bread, etc.
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• Tea, Coffee & juices in beverage and Pizza, Burger & Noodles are the option are there in restaurants.

 

Greenland Top food list

 

“Suaasat” is the national dish of the present Greenland. The dish as different by its name, is unique and simple in cooking. Suaasat is nothing but the nonveg soup which made by Seal Meat. This soup is the mostly used in Greenland with their health benefits for body. Using Meat makes this soup hot in nature. And serving after just cooked is beneficial to stay energies and hot in such cold island.

 

There 13 ingredients used in this soup but the cooking way is very simple.

 

• Seal meat
• Water
• Pearl barley
• Onions
• Wild mushrooms
• Carrots
• Cherries
• Lemon
• Rosemary
• Thyme
• Sage
• Sea salt and black pepper

 

Let’s Cook it

 

• While start cooking you just need to boil water as per your quantity. Once the water start boiling, add all ingredient one-by-one.
• Cover the whole pan and let cook them for at least 1 hour.
• Once the gravy started getting thick lower the flame.
• You have to decide your soup thickness as per your choice.
• Once done enjoy the hot soup at such cold place.

 

Second mostly used dish is “Mattak”. This dish is having half portion of veg ingredient, and remained half is meat. Lampfish is sea fish and wild berries which are tangy & sweet in taste are being used. There is no need to cook mattak, just deep freeze it. Cut into the small piece and just go for it with Side berries or the sous for better test.

 

Conclusion: - Leaving vegan in like these places are very difficult, as there is not enough land to cultivate. And the meat is only available option at huge amount.

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TRAYOPATAMBH (THREE PILLERS) OF LIFE ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

 

 

Ayurveda, a natural system of medicine, originated in India more than 3,000 years ago. The term Ayurveda is derived from the Sanskrit words Ayur (life) and Veda (science or knowledge). Thus, Ayurveda translates to knowledge of life. When there is a proper balance of the "Three Pillars of Life." These three "pillars" form a part of the bedrock upon which Ayurveda is built.

 

The Three Pillars of Life are 

•         Proper digestion
•         Proper sleep
•         Proper management of sexual activities.
•         Eating, sleeping and procreating are essential to life, and when these three areas are in a healthful state of balance, the body and mind will reach.

Proper Food (Ahara):

 

 

•         Sources include: food, spices, breath, water, emotions.
•         Nourishes and Feeds:
•         tissues, organs, cells, mind
•         digestive power (Agni) Ojas (vital sap, immunity).
•         vital life force energy.
•         the Divine within.

 

When have to do:

•  Eat only when you are hungry.
•  Eat until you get full but not stuffed.
•  Eat fresh, whole, organic food.
•  Eat while seated and in a calm environment
• Drink plenty of filtered water.

Proper Sex (Brahmacharya):

 

 

•       Sources: good healthy relationships,
•      Healthy relationship gives satisfied life.it will decreases the stress of life.
•       Joy in Life, contentedness.
•       Psychological balance, memory, intellect, slows aging, nourishment of the brain
•      Spiritual development.

 

Recommendations:

•      During Kepha time (8-10pm) which is associated with Ojas.
•      Excess Sex - depletes Ojas, vitiate
•      Vata, Pitta, kapha.

 

Proper Sleep (Nidra):

 

 

•        OJAS!!! (vital sap and immunity which we need for proper life) & to feed our mind so that we make f proper food choices.
•        Heart rate slows, respiration slows (parasympathetic nervous system at work).   

      Recommendation

•        Regular sleep and awakening schedule generally 10pm - 6am
•        Darkroom, free from distraction evening routine, relaxation before bed.
•       1:2 breath flow - longer exhales innervate the parasympathetic (relax) Nervous system.

 

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THE FRUIT CUSTARD!

Food is just not a way fill your tummies, it's a wholesome experience on its own! I feel blessed to share this beautiful piece of experience of art with you all! This recipe is close to my heart as my mother made me this comfort food while the little me returned back from school. I would love to share the same.

THIS FOOD CUSTARD 

Is a quick summer dish, you can make in a jiffy. 

Is easy to make with your favourite fruit and nuts. 

Is an amazing way to eat seasonal fruits. 

WHY CUSTARD? 

A simple fruit custard like this uses ready made store bought custard powder.

My mom always made custard using Kwality Custard Powder and I do think it works best.

Maybe it has something to do with the taste I grew up eating. Either way, you can use a vanilla flavored custard powder that you like. 

This fruit custard recipe can’t get any easier. You only need to cook the milk with sugar add custard powder and then chill it.

Once chilled, add chopped fruits. Usually you can chill your fruits before adding them to the custard.

It is essential to chill the custard before you add the fruits. Also once you add the fruits, the custard thins out as fruits release water.

So if the custard looks very thick, don’t panic. It will thin out once you add the fruits.

Once the custard and fruits both are chilled, mix them and them chill again for a few of hours before serving.

Custard is more flavorful once you let the fruits sit in the custard for a while. 

WHAT FRUITS TO ADD?

Personally, you can have apples, pomegranate and mangoes in my fruit custard.

But you can add whatever you like- grapes, bananas , blueberries.

Stay away from the citrus fruits like oranges, pineapple and kiwi.

Even fruits with more moisture content like watermelon won’t work here.

WHAT VARIATION YOU CAN MAKE ?

A simple custard is just with healthy fruits.

But, you can make it more flavorful by adding nuts like  walnuts, almonds, cashew nuts and dried grapes.

Recipe for custard 

1)Add 3 cups of milk to a heavy bottom pan on medium high heat.

2)Once it has heated up a little, take out 3 tablespoons milk from the pan into a bowl. 

3)Next, add in 3 tablespoons custard powder to that milk and mix well. There should be no lumps. Set it aside.

4)Now, stir the milk in the pan in between and let it heat and come to a gentle boil. Then lower the heat, add sugar and mix until combined. 

4)Start adding the custard mix.

5)Add little at a time and mix after each addition. Whisk continuously. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the custard thickens. Remove pan from heat and let it cool down a bit. At this point you can also add rose water and cardamom powder .

6)Then cover and place it  in the refrigerator to chill.

7)At the same time, chop all fruits that you are using for the custard and refrigerate until. 

8)Once chilled, transfer custard to serving bowl and mix in the fruits well.

8)Cover and refrigerate the custard for 1 to 2 hours after mixing in the fruits for the flavors to develop. This enhances flavor. Then garnish it with pomegranate arils and serve fruits custard in bowls!

NUTRITION 

Calories: 188KCAL

carbohydrates: 30g

 Protein: 5g 

 Fiber: 1g 

Sugar: 22g 

Calcium: 189mg

Iron: 0.3mg

HEALTH BENEFITS OF FRUIT CUSTARD 

A mixture of milk and fruits is big packet nutrients. It contains Vitamins A, C, and K, and minerals like magnesium, phosphorus, and dietary fiber. It helps to maintain normal nerve and muscle function. 

Milk is a rich source of calcium and protein. 

Pomegranates are a good source of antioxidants, polyphenols, and conjugated linolenic acid. Thus, it helps to boost metabolism and promote weight loss.

HEALTHY TIPS

Avoid using sugar, use half-grated apple or dates as a natural sweetener.

Use that half apple in Chopped or grated form and add to the mixture of fruits.

You can use fruits of your choice and as per your dietitian has recommended.

CUSTARD AROUND THE WOLRD

Flan de coco or coconut flan is a delicious dessert that is very popular in Colombia. 

Frozen custard comes from the Custard Capital of the World, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 

Leite de creme is a traditional egg custard originating from Portugal. 

Quindim is a traditional Brazilian coconut custard cake prepared with sugar, egg yolks, and ground coconut. 

The Italian word budino describe to a range of sweet and savory dishes .

Crema Catalana is a very well known  in Spanish dessert.

FUN RIDDLE 

Which fruit cannot be seen by eyes or bought from the market?

Lets see, who gives the correct answer!

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The Healthy Breakfast Duet !!

Breakfast plays a very essential role in weight loss and now you will discover how nutritious and healthy recipes will  prevent you from eating unnecessarily! You will feel very much satiated till lunch time.

Power Pack Protein Dish !

This power packed protein recipe will ensure you to lose weight.

1)Soak half cup of Kabuli Chana overnight and boil it in a pressure cooker

2)Take about two cups of thick poha and wash it in a running water

3)In a pan take one teaspoon full of oil.

4) Once it is hot add cumin seeds, add onions to it and cook it until it is soft

5)Now add one Chopped Tomato and turmeric powder

6)Saute it for one minute and then add Kabuli Chana 

7)Season it with salt, green or red chilly as per your taste. Try to keep spices as low as possible to avoid acidity

8)Add 2 tablespoon of water and mix it well

9)Add poha and cook it for 2-3 minutes, with occasional stirring 

10) Switch off the gas and add lemon juice

You can also add little sugar to it, but it is optional! 

Your Power Pack Protein Poha is ready! 

Benefits : -

Kabuli is a great source of protein which helps to build and strengthen muscle after the workout session

Poha is a nutritious gluten free meal. It's high in carbohydrate, iron, fiber. It has even antioxidants and it has essential vitamins.

Bajra - Carrot - Onion Uthappam with Herbal Tea !

1) To make the uthappam you need to soak 14 cup of bajra overnight

2) Next day in the morning pressure cook the whole bajra and salt for 5 whistles

3) Once the pressure cooker cools down add it to the mixing bowl 

4) In the same bowl add 1/4 cup of bajra flour 

5) Add green chilly, garlic, grated carrot and  finely chopped onion 

6) Mix it well and then add turmeric powder, salt and lemon juice 

7) Mix it again and then add water to it make sure that there are no lumps and consistency of batter would be of dosa like

 8) Grease the pan with little oil and then spread the batter, cook it well on both sides

Benefits :-

Key ingredient in this whole recipe is Bajra,

which is very rich in soluble fiber and helps in weight loss, cholesterol reduction and blood sugar control.

Herbal Tea

1) For herbal tea, in a saucepan take a glass of water, put in 7 to 8 Tulsi leaves, mint leaves and 10 stalks of lemongrass 

 2) Add half an inch of ginger and boil it till it becomes half's and here it is ready! 

You can add milk to it that is your option. 

Guys, these were breakfast diet recipes for you. Breakfast is the most essential part of diet. Following these recipes will keep you healthy and fit! 

We will come up with more healthy recipes till then Tudu!

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Crispy Veg Cutlet

 

About: 

cutlet was introduced firstly from French word 'Cotelette' and were typical appetizer for French cuisine. Thus, many countries have cutlet as a starter and it get popular across the world as Indian, American, Italian, Russian and French etc. As in Indian cuisine veg cutlet famous with its mild spicy delicacy taste. Mostly Kerala is popular for Indian veg cutlet.

 

 

Healthy tip

Have a shallow fried cutlet rather than deep fried cutlet.

 

Short and Simple Recipe for veg cutlet

Have a healthy and fresh veggie together such as –

•       Chop beans, carrots, potatoes, beets, cauliflower, cabbage, and peas together, and then steam them until they are soft-cooked.
•        Drain it and mash well.
•        Add chopped green chilies, coriander leaves, garam masala, roasted cumin seeds, and ginger paste, and some bread crumbs mix everything well.
•        Use cornflour, Maida, and salt to make corn flour batter.
•        Now, make ball of that mixture 
•       Dip it in cornflour batter & then coats it with crushed breadcrumbs.
•        Deep fry in hot oil for 10-15 minutes or until they are golden and crisp.
•        Serve it with chutney.

 

 

Also, for bachelor or people away from home can have this simple cutlet recipe too i.e., Potato crispy cutlet: 

 

•         Take boiled potatoes in a large mixing bowl.
•         Add salt, pepper, garam masala, coriander powder.
•         Mash the potatoes and mix well.
•         Make small ball-sized cutlets and coat them with bread crumbs on all sides.
•         Fry it well till reddish brown and have it with chilly and tomato sauce.

I Hope this is ultimate easy method for hungry person. Try it once and comments us for your experienced.

 

Cutlets around the world:

Almost every country has its own variety of cutlet some may called it as a Schnitzel, Milanese, Tonkatsu, Escalope or Chicken fried steak - It is fully different shape, size and taste. Sometimes somewhere on the earth if you a cutlet you might get familiar with taste and appearance. Above mentioned cutlets named for different countries so you can proceed to seek them at every opportunity.

 

Did you know?

 

In American country in the year 2017 "Cutlets was given a tag for best dish of the Year.''  Though this year also crispy and spicy cutlet won our taste buds.

Hope all of you are much aware of Veg Cutlet now so what you guys are waiting for... Be a delicious sheaf tonight and have a Crispy crunchy delicious Veg Cutlet at your home. Let us know your experienced and review about this blog in comment section till then take care. And have a healthy life.

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 Healthy Spices in the Monsoon

Hey everyone Hope all of you are enjoying the thunder monsoon. Some people might travel else having monsoon refreshing trek or some may be gone for hiking. Thus, it’s a peaceful, refreshing, and pleasant environment full of good vibes. In such a cold monsoon all of us fall in love with beautiful showery rain having a crunchy Pakoras and Indian delicious triangle samosa.

 

Sometimes monsoon may be hazardous for any bacterial or viral infection you may suffer from certain stages of dengue, malaria due to contamination of water.  Due to improper hygiene, you may suffer from food poisoning, Diarrhea, infections, cold, and flu to many other health conditions.

 

 

Since last three years we had suffered from COVID-19 pandemic which is prime cause to get weakened with immune system. Thus, Monsoon activity also strike to more casualties to weaken our body immunity.

 

Though many people were tensed about their health issues. But we have some points which may cure and stabilize your health. Some facts and nutritional herbs which are used for regaining the natural immunity.

  

 Most common questions I usually found among people...

 

 

A special home remedies to treat body immune.

As we all know covid - 19 pandemic had played hazardous effect on our healthy immunity. Most of people mentally disturbed with this viral infection though to treat such infection we commence with some wonderful spices or ayurvedic herbs. As India is rich in spices and natural herbs, we mostly cure health from home remedies.

 

 

The spices must have in your diet

 

1.Turmeric:

It contains curcumin bio active compound of turmeric.in various studies, it is now well established that turmeric improve immunity and protect the body (also balance vata and pitta dosha)

 

 

2.Ginger:

 

In monsoon the vata dosha is vitiated and it disturbed the digestive system. During monsoon due to improper hygiene high chances of food poisoning may see. Thus, Ginger is absolute healthy spice which keeps digestion proper and also it naturally heals the sore throat and flu.

 

 

3.Hing(Astofedia):

 

It helps in enhancing our digestion and keeps proper flatulence, it also used in babies bloated tummies. It was used in Spanish flu which is good antibiotics against H1N1.

 

4.Cinnamons:

 

 It contains polyphenols which helps in repairing of a body tissues & strengthen it to fight against infection. And also contains cinnamaldehyde which helps in Respiratory tract infection.

 

 

3. Ajwain(Carom seeds):

 

It is also known as digestion stimulator. The essential oils, bioactive compounds, and minerals present in ajwain help alleviate nausea and stomach-ache.

 

 

Healthy tips for monsoon

 

Masala chai:

 

We all talk about the most popular masala chai, it is an instant energy booster, gut-friendly, heart-healthy and more.  this chai has the nutritional benefits of the 'masala' (spices). We bring you a 'masala chai' recipe that boost your immunity:

 This immunity boosting 'masala chai' can be prepared with very common kitchen ingredients.

 

Recipe: -

 

Step 1-Grind ginger, Laung(clove), Dalchini(Cinnamon), Kali Mirch, Turmeric, Tulsi and Mint, together and store in an airtight jar. You can store it for using it in future. For some sweet taste use honey.

 

Step 2- Use Tulsi & Mint leaves while making tea.

Step 3-Strain it, add honey (as per taste) and enjoy sip by sip.

What are you waiting for?  Take a sip and enjoy your healthy day 

 

3)What precautions we can take over the viral infection.?

   

• In monsoon people usually have milk tea, crunchy Pakodas & Samosa. But these are made by reused oil which leads to severe diseases. Also, immunity tends to slow down your metabolism, hence affecting your nutrition and immunity. So, avoid eating such unhealthy food at street site. Instead, you can cook it at your home with fresh oil.
• Avoid cold Beverages containing carbonate which results in lowering enzyme activity and weak digestive system. So, whenever you feel urge for cold drink, just reach out for a glass of lemon water.
• Pani puri, chaat or any other street food might comfort your taste buds, but these dishes are certainly not the right choice during monsoons considering hygiene and pandemic surrounding us.

I hope you have got enough health tips for monsoon. Do follow us for your good health. And for more doubt just let us know in comment section. we will definitely get back to you.

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