GM Diet Day 2

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GM Diet, GM Diet Day 2

This was not at all a bad day as I expected it to be. I could feel more energetic than day 1.

Second day:

Only Vegetables, no fruits, milk. One potato boiled or baked is allowed in the morning. As much less oil as possible.

I had one boiled potato in morning with pepper and salt. Then had carrots, corn for afternoon. In between I could manage with black tea. Evening I prepared some salad with half a teaspoon oil( recipe to be followed) and black tea. One thing that I could find about myself was I crave for salt more than sugar. I just found it myself. Though I know I am sweet tooth and eat lots of sugar. I felt this day with just pinch of salt I was satisfied. Weird for me 🙂

Starting today with Day 3 which is a mix of day 1 and day 2. This should be an ease as far as I think 🙂

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Bitter Melon Curry/Pagarkai Masala

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Bitter gourd, Bitter Gourd Curry, Bitter gourd health benefits, Bitter gourd side dish for roti, Bitter melon, Bitter Melon Curry, Pagarkai, Pagarkai masala, pagarkai poriyal, Pavakkai masala, Pavakkai poriyal

This is my second recipe with Bitter melon. These are low calorie vegetable. Its an excellent source of iron and vitamins, minerals. Its a great medicine for those with diabetes, kidney stone, psoriasis, piles(haemorrhoids). They help in increasing the longevity.

Ingredients:

• Bitter Melon : 3 medium sized
• Onion: 1/2 of large
• Tomato :1
• Tamarind pulp : 1/2 cup
• Garlic : 8 to 10 pods
• Turmeric Powder : 1/4 teaspoon
• Red Chili Powder : 1/2 teaspoon
• Coriander Powder : 1 teaspoon
• Salt : 1 teaspoon

To temper:

• Oil : 1 teaspoon
• Mustard Seeds : 1/2 teaspoon
• Urad dal : 1/2 teaspoon
• Curry Leaves : Few

Method:

• Heat oil in a pan. Chop all the vegetables. When oil is hot add items in to temper.
• Next add Onions and garlic.
• When they turn translucent add the bitter melons. Saute for 5 to 6 mins
• Next add chopped tomato.
• When the tomato is cooked well add chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and mix well.
• After 3 to 4 mins, add the tamarind pulp and salt. The bitter melons must cook with the tamarind pulp.
• When it dries out add some more water and cook till soft.
• Garnish with cilantro leaves.

This can be served with Rice or Roti/Chapathi.