You may have heard that seasonal and local foods are the best ingredients to include in your diet. Carrots are a staple food item that you must include in your diet in winters. Carrots keep your heart healthy. It also facilitates the production of blood in the body while maintaining the blood pressure. Carrots are also one of the best natural products to maintain eye health due to the presence of Vitamin A. But knowing the nutritional benefits of carrots is not enough. You should also know the right way to eat it. Carrots need to be peeled before cooking and eating. If you are someone who wants to know how to peel carrots properly, then you must check out the latest video posted by celebrity chef Kunal Kapoor.
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In the video he explains how to peel carrots. First, he takes a carrot and flattens it on a chopping board. Then, we watch him gently remove the top skin of the carrot with the help of a vegetable peeler. First, he moves the peel to the top of the carrot where it thickens. Then he turns it over and peels the carrot so that the top is off the cover. In the next step, he moves the peel gently around the tip. Finally, the cook removes the tip of the carrot. You can also dip peeled carrots in water before chopping them. The video also shows the black carrots available in the markets this season.
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Now that you know how to cut carrots properly, it’s time to practice the art and show off your culinary skills. don’t you think Well, you can take some ideas from the list of recipes we have created and prepare your carrot recipes to enjoy winters to the fullest.
1) Carrot Pudding
How can we discuss winter and not always talk about comforting gajar ka halwa? This is the most favorite dessert of winters. And, we can’t ruin the season without indulging in a bowl full of carrot halwa. Use your skills and cook some ghee laden pudding.
2) Carrot Pickle
There is no doubt that a good pickle does not take time to enhance your regular meal. We, in India, love to make different types of pickles and pair it with delicious parathas or complete meals. In this season, fresh carrots will help you to make good pickles of carrots laden with spices.
3) Cinnamon Carrot Muffins
Nothing compares to the joy of chopping down on desserts. We are sure that you will agree with us. So, if you are looking for a nice delicious dessert with a healthy twist, you must try baking Cinnamon Carrot Muffins.
4) Carrot Salad with Black Grape Dressing
Are you ready to make something exotic? If yes, then you must try this recipe. Here’s a quick carrot salad that you can make in just 20 minutes. Use a nice black grape dressing for this and enjoy. It is delicious and healthy.
5) Carrot Lunch Recipe
If you thought we only had snack or dessert ideas for carrots, you were wrong. Here we provide you a nutritious lunch recipe that can be prepared with carrots and green peas. After all, what could be better than these two in this bad weather?
With the art of peeling carrots and these delicious recipes, we hope you have a healthy dining experience this winter.
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