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Yield:  5 servings (serving size: 1 cup)                 Ingredients 1  (8-ounce) can pineapple tidbits in juice, undrained 3 cups   finely shredded cabbage 1 1/2 cups   chopped Red Delicious apple (about 2 medium) 1/2 cup   chopped celery 1/4 cup   golden raisins 1/4 cup   light mayonnaise Cabbage leaves (optional) Apple slices (optional) Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving 3 tablespoons juice. Combine drained pineapple, shredded cabbage, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine reserved pineapple juice and mayonnaise; add to cabbage mixture, tossing gently. Cover and chill. To serve, spoon mixture into a cabbage leaf-lined bowl, and garnish with apple slices, if desired (cabbage leaves and apple slices not included in analysis). Tip: This tasty chilled salad is a cross between Waldorf salad and coleslaw. Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 108 Calories fro...

Yield:  6 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)               Ingredients 1/2 cup   raisins 1/2 cup   apple juice 1 cup   finely chopped celery 1 cup   chopped Granny Smith apple 1/4 cup   coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted 2 tablespoons   fat-free mayonnaise 2 tablespoons   fat-free apple-flavored yogurt Preparation Combine raisins and apple juice in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH for 30 seconds. Let stand 2 minutes; drain. Combine raisins, celery, apple, and walnuts in a medium bowl. Stir in mayonnaise and yogurt. Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 93 Calories from fat: 31% Fat per serving: 3.2g Saturated fat per serving: 0.2g Monounsaturated fat per serving: 0.7g Polyunsaturated fat per serving: 2g Protein per serving: 2g Carbohydrates per serving: 16.1g Fiber per serving: 1.6g Cholesterol per serving: 1mg Iron per serving: 0.5mg Sodium per serving: 60mg Cal...

Stuffed Potatoes with Paneer A crispy outer and a soft interior, makes stuffed potatoes with paneer a perfect starter! roasted potato cases are stuffed with a delectable mixture of cottage cheese spiced mildly with green chillies and interspersed with cashews and raisins. Sour cream makes a great accompaniment for this delightful snack. Preparation Time:  10 mins Cooking Time:  10 mins Makes 6 stuffed potatoes. Ingredients For The Potato Cases 3  whole boiled and peeled  potatoes  , cut into halves and scooped oil  or greasing and cooking salt  to taste For The Stuffing 1 cup   mashed paneer (cottage cheese) 1 tbsp  finely  chopped coriander (dhania) 2 tsp  finely  chopped green chillies salt  to taste a pinch of  sugar 1 tbsp   chopped cashewnuts (kaju) 1 tbsp   chopped raisins (kismis) 1 tsp   milk  (optional) For The Garnish 2 tbsp  finely  chopped coriander (dhan...

                                    Suji ka Halwa                       Good remedy for sore throat and cough. Amount of sugar can be altered according to taste. Preparation Time:  1 mins Cooking Time:  25 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 1/2 tbsp   ghee 1 cup   semolina (rava) 3/4 cup   sugar 4 cups   water 4 to 6   raisins (kismis)  (optional) 6 to 8   almonds (badam)  , crushed or thinly slliced Method Heat ghee in a karahi. Add the semolina. Keep stirring till semolina attains light brown colour. In a separate pan,boil water with sugar till sugar is dissolved. Add water to the karahi slowly, stirring continuously. Add raisins and half of the almonds. Keep stirring till ghee shines on the sides of the karahi. Take off the flame. Garnish with rest of...