Tomato Khejur Chutney

Bengali Style Tomato Khejur Chutney is a sweet and savory chutney full of flavors. No Bengali feast is complete without this simple chutney. it's very easy to make and gets ready in just 20 minutes. This chutney is a popular side dish which is also an integral part of Durga Puja Bhog along with the special khichuri and other divine dishes.

Ingredients:

• Mustard oil - 1 tsp 
• Tomatoes - 2-3 finely chopped
• Cherry tomatoes - 8-10 (optional)
• Dates - 8-10 (pitted and chopped)
• Panchforon  - 1 tsp
• Dry Red chili - 2
• Bhaja moshla - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Jaggery powder - 2 tsp

Process:

1. Heat mustard oil and add dry red chili along with panchforon, when they start sputtering, add chopped tomatoes and dates. Add salt and turmeric and sauté on low heat till the tomatoes reduces. 

2. Add jaggery powder and raisins and cook for 4-5 minutes or till the chutney comes to a boil. 

3. Adjust the sweetness and finally sprinkle the bhaja moshla and get the chutney off the heat. 

4. Cool to room temperature before serving. 

P.S. The recipe video is there on my Instagram and Youtube pages. Do check it out @romisrecipe

Fresh Raw Dates Juice

Raw dates are rich in antioxidants which help the body to fight the ageing process and the growth of free radicals. Date juice concentrate contains helpful minerals that nourish the skin and promote healthy hair growth. Luckily this year I got some red raw dates and made this juice without any hassle. Just a handful of ingredients and your juice is ready in no time.   

BENEFITS OF DATES:

1. Very nutritious
2. High in fiber. Getting enough fiber is important for your overall health.
3. High in disease-fighting antioxidants.
4. May promote natural labor
5. Excellent natural sweetener

Ingredients

Raw dates - 3-4

Sugar - 1 tea spoon (because these are row, little bit of bitterness is there)

Ice cubes

Process: 

1. Cut the dates and remove the seeds. In a mixer jar add the date pieces and grind for two minutes. Now add water and sugar and grind for 2-3 minutes. Sieve the juice in container.

2. In a glass add few ice cubes and pour fresh raw date juice in it and serve chilled. 

Perfect in this Monsoon season.  

Date Palm Jaggery Milk Shake

Dates are a very healthy fruit to include in your diet. They are high in several nutrients, fiber and antioxidants, all of which may provide health benefits ranging from improved digestion to a reduced risk of disease. And two dates offer around 150-200 calories and will fire up your metabolism, stabilize your blood sugar, stop you reaching for the coffee and help your body produce vital melatonin later in the evening to help you sleep. By consuming at least two dates a day can boost your body with all this benefits.

I try to add two dates in my breakfast everyday since a long time, after knowing the benefits, may be not in the form of milk shake always. Today I have prepared this Date Palm Jaggery milk shake adding a little bit of Date Palm Jaggery (as the winter session is about to say GOODBYE, so I am using date palm jaggery in most of my dessert recipes these days). And the end result, we really enjoyed our milk shake. And you can also enjoy a virtual treat with these captures and please let me know in the comment section if you like the clicks. 

Ingredients

1. Dates - 4-5 (for 2 glasses of milk shake)
2. Date palm jaggery - 1/2 tsp (optional) - you can you honey or maple syrup also
3. Pre boiled toned Milk -  2 glass
4. Almonds - 3-4 

Process

1. Wash and clean the dates before using them. 

2. Put everything in a grinder and grind for a smooth shake.

3. Serve chilled or normal. You can add some pieces of almonds at the top for garnishing.