Monday, 7 April 2014

BUTTERMILK FOR WEIGHT and FAT LOSS


Can you lose weight by drinking buttermilk?
The most effective and best way to lose weight is through
=>calorie restriction in your diet plan
=> Physical workouts
If you exercise daily for 1 hour like walking or cycling then it will help you in burning the fat and excess calories in your body and also help you in staying fit. Having small high nutrient packed meals or buttermilk every 2-3 hours will go a long way in boosting up your metabolism.

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There has been a misconception about buttermilk that it is made from butter which is not at all true. In a very simple way if I had to explain the meaning of buttermilk –I would say that is a mathematical combination of curd and water (curd+water).It is the low fat milk that has been left over after churning butter from cream. Buttermilk has a very low fat content and calories. Buttermilk has a very thin consistency and it is widely known as a wonder drink that triggers weight loss.Regular consumption of buttermilk not only helps in losing weight but also in maintain weight.
Buttermilk regulates the bowel movements and the digestive system of the body which helps in promoting weight loss.
It is also recommended by many dietitian as a replacement for snacks that you have in between your meals. Buttermilk is easily digestible and is recommended by many doctors as it is rich in calcium and potassium.
Buttermilk provides the body with a healthy dose of phosphorus.It is also used in many recipes designed as part of weight loss diet plans.
Buttermilk is used as part of colon cleanses which is an extremely effective way to ensure that you burn fat and lose weight instantly.
SO THE ANSWER TO THE QUESTION CAN YOU LOSE WEIGHT BY DRINKING BUTTERMILK

Buttermilk a very low fat drink when used as important ingredient in your diet recipes, consumed as a snack in between large meals and used as part of your colon cleanse program can help a great deal in achieving your weight loss goals.Buttermilk good for weight loss

Buttermilk recipe for Weight Loss

Ingredients
2 Tablespoons of toned milk curd
Black Salt or Rock Salt as per taste
some ginger
1 glass of cold water
1/4 teaspoon Jeera Powder
4-5 Mint Leaves

Method
In a bowl using a Hand beater whisk together Curd,salt ,ginger Mint Leaves .When the mixture is completely smooth ,add water to it and whisk again.Sprinkle Jeera powder over it and serve chilled.
 






Saturday, 23 February 2013

The Best Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe Ever



What is the best way to make Buttermilk Pancakes from scratch?

Buttermilk pancakes are light and tender and can be easily cooked at home.

Ingredients makes-14 pancakes
1 cup all purpose flour
YUMMY DELICIOUS BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
½ teaspoon salt                               
1 teaspoon baking soda                
1 large egg
1 cup  buttermilk
2 tablespoon melted butter
Vegetable oil 2-3 tablespoons


METHOD
Preheat the griddle or frying pan.
In a bowl put all purpose flour and sift.Now add salt and baking soda and sift again.Mix well and keep aside.
In another bowl beat egg with beater .Blend in the buttermilk.Add the dry ingredients(flour mixture).Beat well until smooth.Add the melted butter and mix well.
In case you want thinner pancakes then add ¼ cup of buttermilk pour.Adjust the consistency of the batter by adding more flour or buttermilk.
Using a spoon pour spoonfuls of pancakes batter on the oiled griddle or frying pan and spread the batter with the back of the spoon to make thin crepe like pancakes.Cook until the batter is bubbly turn over and serve immediately with syrup or fruit sauce

Friday, 15 February 2013

Most Delicious Light and Crispy Homemade Buttermilk Waffles Recipe


 BUTTERMILK WAFFLES

INGREDIENTS
11/2 cup refined flour
11/2 teaspoon baking powder
11/2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking soda
6 tablespoons butter melted at room temperature
11/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
Pinch of salt
 Waffle iron
 Vegetable oil/butter for greasing the waffle iron
FOR TOPPING
11/2 tablespoon  unsalted butter
1 banana cut diagonally into 1/3 inch slices
1 cup maple syrup

METHOD
FOR THE WAFFLES
 Put oven rack in middle position and put a large metal cooling rack directly on it. Preheat oven to 250°F and preheat waffle iron.
In a large bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt .Sift and set aside.
In another bowl whisk butter , buttermilk and eggs together until well blended. now add the flour mixture to it and whisk until well combined.
Grease the waffle iron with a little butter. Pour 1/2 cup batter into each waffle mold. follow the manufacturer's instructions and cook the waffles for about 3 minutes until golden brown and thoroughly cooked .
Transfer the cooked waffles to the rack in the oven keeping warm. keeping waffles in 1 layers so that they stay crisp.make more waffles same way.
METHOD FOR THE TOPPING
In a pan heat butter till melted now add banana slices in 1 layer and cook one side until golden for about 1 minute.remove from heat.
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Thursday, 31 January 2013

Basic Buttermilk Cake Recipe



BUTTERMILK CAKE
This recipe is very simple and easy to follow.

How do you make a ButterCake from Scratch? 

Ingredients
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
a pinch of salt

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
1 egg large if small then 2 eggs
1 teasppon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup plain buttermilk



Method

Grease the cake tin with melted butter.preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenit.
In a bowl mix flour ,baking powder,baking soda and salt together and sift.keep aside(1).
In another bowl beat the butter and sugar together with a high speed beater until the mixture is light and fluffy.now add egg to it and beat and vanilla extract and almond extract and beat again for 30 seconds.keep aside.
now using a spoon fold in the dry mxture(1) in the butter egg mixture followed by adding buttermilk to it.mix gently with the spoon  till the dry ingredients have blended well .
pour this batter in the greased tin and bake for 20-30 miutes or till a toothpick inserted at the center comes out clean.
your buttermilk cake is ready.

Thursday, 24 January 2013

HOW TO MAKE BUTERMILK FROM REGULAR MILK


BUTTERMILK RECIPE

It is very easy to make buttermilk from regular milk at home.Buttermilk is one of the most  healthiest drinks in the world. if we plan to make buttermilk from scratch then we need some yoghurt .although yoghurt is easily available in the market and can be used for buttermilk preparation.
yoghurt can also be easily made at home.

How to make Yoghurt at Home
Depending on the quantity of yoghurt we need we will boil the milk( for 200 ml yoghurt we require 200ml boiled milk).After the milk has been boiled.cool it .when the milk is mildly warm then add yoghurt to it.Add around 1-2 teaspoon of  yoghurt to the lukewarm milk and stir into the milk and  let it set at room temperature for about 8-10 hours or overnight (do not keep it in the fridge during the process of setting)

How to make Buttermilk

We can make plain ,sweet or spicy buttermilk depending on our taste.
 BUTTERMILK
first we will learn how  buttermilk is made at home
FOR MAKING 1 GLASS OF BUTTERMILK
put some yoghurt around 2-3 tablespoon in a vessel.
now add some water (3/4 -1 glass of water )to it depending on the consistency desired(thick or watery)
now in a blender blend this water yoghurt mixture till completely blended.
for blending in India we use a wooden stick which is used for making buttermilk at home.this wooden stick has a long handle and circular spikes at the hand.

SWEET BUTTERMILK
make  buttermilk following the steps mentioned above.
add 2 -3 teaspoons of sugar to buttermilk and mix well.your sweet buttermilk is ready.
You can even add rose syrup or fruit syrups to buttermilk to give it new flavors and taste.

SALTY BUTTERMILK
prepare plain buttermilk .add salt to it.add crushed cumin seeds/cumins powder about 1/2 -1 teaspoon,a pinch of black salt mix well in a blender and serve.chilled.

Enjoy making these easy yummy buttermilk recipes at home .


WHAT IS YELLOW CHILLED BUTTERMILK

BUTTERMILK-THE WONDER DRINK














BUTTERMILK –THE WONDER DRINK
It is believed or rather is a misconception that Buttermilk is made from butter fat and is highly unhealthy.
this couldn't be farther from truth.You will be surprised to know that there is no butter in butter milk.That it has low fat content than a regular milk.
buttermilk is basically the portion that is left(residue)after churning the butter from the cream.
It  has less calories and is very nutritional .
buttermilk is a dairy product that is calcium rich,has high lactic acid content and also high level of protein and carbohydrates
Buttermilk is  a watery liquid with a sour taste which is mainly due to the presence of acids in it.These acids are byproduct of the lactic acid bacteria present in milk.
Buttermilk has low cholestrol and is easily digestible.
buttermilk is very useful for culinary purposes.it is widely used for baking and cooking as it lends a rich exotic taste to each and every recipe .be it for baking purposes (cookies,biscuits,cakes) , for making beverages(smoothies) ,as a salad dressing,for marinating meat or chicken with it before frying.,for making sauces etc.It makes the food taste delectable and interesting.
buttermilk has high content of Vitamin B12, phosphorous and riboflavin.
An enjoyable drink which is usually consumed cold chilled from the refrigerator.
Buttermilk is healthy,tasty and definitely very good for one's health.


Tuesday, 22 January 2013

BUTTERMILK

Welcome to the Buttermilk wonder blog.this blog will give information on how butter milk is made,buttermilk health benefits,buttermilk receipes and much more