Carrot Kheer

 Today my recipe is Carrot Kheer.This is very healthy for kids for improving their eye sight and immunity also. It is very simple to make and tasty to eat. We all know about milk is complete food, here I used low fat milk but you can use cream milk for kids. It is very ideal for breakfast or snack time. In this recipe I used carrots, milk, honey and some dry fruits. Carrots contains large quantities of vitamin A, in the form of beta carotene. Carrots are also rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and potassium.The health benefits of carrot include reduced cholesterol, prevention from heart attacks, warding off certain cancers. Most of the benefits of carrot can be attributed to its beta carotene and fiber content. Carrot is a good source of antioxidant agents. Carrots have antiseptic qualities and therefore, can be used as laxative, vermicide and as remedy for liver conditions.  Carrot juice improves stomach and gastrointestinal health. I hope you like it too..... Happy cooking....

Ingredients:

Grated carrot - 1/2 cup

Low fat milk - 1 1/2 cup

Honey - 2 tsp

Cardamom powder -1/2 tsp

Nutmeg powder - 1/4 tsp

Dates,cut into small pieces - 6 to 8

Finely chopped dry fruits - 1 tbsp

Ghee - 2 tsp 

Method of preparation:

1. Heat ghee in a pan, add  grated carrot and saute until it turns into soft.
2. Add low fat milk and let it boil for 5 minutes and add cardamom powder and nutmeg powder and mix well.
3. Finally add dates and dry fruits and mix well. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and mix honey according to your taste and mix well.
5. Now yummy and healthy carrot kheer is ready to eat. Serve it hot or cold.

Sweet Corn Kheer

Sweet corn is one of the most popular vegetables. It is loved by adults and children alike because of its sweet flavor. This vegetable, although being sweet and delicious, is a great source or many vitamins and minerals. According to WHFoods.org, sweet corn is very rich in vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin C, phosphorus, manganese, folate and dietary fiber. Because of the vitamins contained in sweet corn, many health benefits can be associated with the consumption of this delicious vegetable. A moderate consumption of sweet corn may help children with increasing brainpower and memory. Studies also suggest that despite the cooking process, sweet corn does not lose its antioxidant properties. In fact, cooking only releases the antioxidants that can fight the damage caused by free radicals.
Studies reveal that sweet corn may actually provide more nutrition than most vegetables and fruits. However, how you choose to consume sweet corn is important too. Most sweet corn recipes call for additional butter and salt. Therefore, while sweet corn is good for your heart, cooking it in fat may render its nutritional value void. Instead, try sweet corn recipes that call for grilled corn. Try boiled corn kernels in healthy salads or sauteed vegetables. You can also add boiled corn to your soup  for a rich, creamy flavor.

Here I am giving a  yummy and tasty recipe. Sweet Corn Kheer  is very healthy and easy to make. In this recipe i used custard powder for flavor only. You can also make it without custard powder for elders and health conscious people.  I hope you like it .....happy cooking.....

Ingredients:

Sweet Corn - 1 cup

Milk - 2 cups

Sugar - 1/2 cup

Ghee - 1 tbsp

Custard powder (optional) - 2 tsp

Cardamom powder - 2 tsp

dry fruits (optional)   finely chopped -  1 tbsp

Method of preparation:

1. Crush the sweet corn in mixer without water. Put in bowl and keep it aside.
2. Mix together the crushed sweet corn, milk and  in a broad non-stick pan and simmer on a flame, stirring continuously, for about 5 minutes.
3. Add sugar, cardamom powder and ghee and mix well till the sugar has dissolved.
4. Dilute the custard powder in cold milk and add to the above mixture stirring continuously until completely dissolved. 
5. Add dry fruits and mix well. Garnish with boiled sweet corn.
6. Remove the kheer from heat and serve either warm or chilled.