Packed with powerful antioxidants, cranberries are rich in nutrients too. Celebrity chef Vicky Ratnani has crafted delicious dishes out of these little gems of health
Deep red in color (because of flavonoids called anthocyanins), cranberries are power-packed gems of health. They are one of the best sources of vitamin C, dietary fibre, manganese and also vitamin E, vitamin K, copper and other vital nutrients.
And did you know that cranberries also have heart-healthy and cancer-fighting properties? So, why not incorporate them into your family's diet?
We reached out to celebrity chef Vicky Ratnani to get you started. Check out these three mouth-watering recipes from Vicky,Ā who is known for using unusual ingredients in interesting combinations in his signature dishes.
Serves 3 to 4 people
Ingredients: |
1 cup Basmati rice |
1tbsp olive oil or ghee |
1tbsp chopped onion |
1tsp chopped ginger |
A handful of cashew nuts (unsalted) |
1/3 cup frozen cranberries |
1/3 cup dried cranberries |
1/3 cup capsicum |
1/2 cup blanched vegetables |
Pinch of coriander powder |
1/2tsp turmeric powder |
1tsp red chilli powder |
1tsp cumin powder |
1tsp fennel powder |
1tsp clove powder |
Salt to taste |
Pepper to taste |
Few twigs of mint and fresh coriander leaves for garnishing |
Method:
Serves 3 to 4 people
Ingredients: |
1 cup bajraĀ flour |
1/2 cup attaĀ or whole wheat flour |
1/2tsp baking soda |
1tbsp chopped onions |
1tbsp chopped tomatoes |
1tsp chopped green chilli |
1/2tsp red chilli powder |
1tsp garam masala |
1tsp chaat masala |
Salt and pepper to taste |
2tbsp melted butter |
2tbsp dried cranberries |
1tbsp frozen cranberries |
Method:
Serves 2 to 3 people
Ingredients: |
2 cups red rice noodles, cooked |
For cranberry pesto |
1 cup dried cranberries |
4 cloves garlic (peeled) |
1 roasted red bell pepper |
1tsp roasted cumin powder |
1tsp garam masalaĀ powder |
2tbsp olive oil |
1/2 cup water from the pasta |
Salt and pepper to taste |
For the seasoning: |
1tsp olive oil |
4-5 cherry tomatoes cut in half |
1/2tsp turmeric powder |
1tsp red chilli powder |
1tsp garam masala powder |
2tbsp cranberry pesto |
1tsp fresh coriander chopped |
5-6 dried cranberries |
Method:
Vicky has travelled the world and hence, infuses global flavours into every dish he creates. This is why you get to enjoy the goodness of cranberries in these ingenious desiĀ yet fusion recipes. What's more, your little one is sure to love these dishes!
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