I really can’t get over pesto! On the contrary, my eternal love towards this classic Italian pasta sauce has gone a notch up when I made this vegan pesto fusilli with zucchini and asparagus using my homemade avocado basil pesto!
This is not a cheat meal recipe!
I do not believe in cheat days! With my experience of 34 kgs/75 pounds of weight loss, I truly believe that real success lies in everyday habits!
A single uncontrolled cheat day, even once in a month, can ruin your weeks of effort and hard work within minutes! But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy good food!
You definitely can! And you must! Simply because mindful eating is a lifelong habit and not a sprint!
You can enjoy good food by becoming smart about it! By being smart I simply mean controlling certain parameters of your meals.
Like being conscious of the portion you are consuming; or having it at the right time and not as a random meal.
For example, a high carb dish like this pesto fusilli is best suited for a fulfilling lunch or even weekend brunch in a moderate portion no matter how tasty it is!
Then you would have enough time to digest the food during the course of the day and carb will give you a good amount of energy to carry out your planned chores. Win-win!
Curd is a dairy product produced by adding a starter culture to milk. When made in clay pots, the porous nature of the pots permits the curd to develop a richer and more flavorful texture. Curd made in clay pots is commonly believed to be more nutritious and probiotic than when made in other types of containers.
How to season a clay pot to set curd:
Wash the clay pot with warm water and salt.
Rinse the clay pot thoroughly with clean water.
Fill the clay pot with water and let it sit for 24 hours.
Empty the water and wash the clay pot thoroughly with clean water.
Again fill the clay pot with rice-rinsed water and let it sit for another 6 to 8 hours.
Empty the water and wash the clay pot thoroughly with clean water.
Place the clay pot in a warm place and let it sit for 24 hours.
Your clay pot is now seasoned and ready to use for setting curd.
Again this method is ready for only setting curd. You cannot boil milk in this pot. To boil milk in the pot, we have to season it differently. I will give you a detailed description of this in another blog.
Here are some important instructions to take care of while cleaning the clay pot:
When cleaning clay pots, it’s important to take the necessary precautions to avoid damaging the natural oils in the clay. Avoid using soap and opt for warm water and a soft cloth instead. This gentle approach will effectively remove dirt and food residue without causing any harm.
Consider using mild abrasive cleaners like baking soda or salt for stubborn stains. These products will provide a deeper clean without causing any damage to the clay. However, rinse the pot thoroughly after using any cleaners to remove remnants.
Avoid putting clay pots in the dishwasher, as the harsh chemicals and high temperatures can harm the pot. Instead, dry the pot thoroughly by air-drying or wiping it with a clean cloth after cleaning.
Remember to wait for the pot to cool completely before cleaning it to prevent it from cracking. Lastly, if you plan on storing the pot for an extended period, dry it thoroughly and coat it with a thin layer of oil to protect it from moisture and cracking.
Once the clay pot is seasoned, you can use it to set curd whenever you like. Just be sure to wash the clay pot thoroughly with warm water and salt after each use.
Here are some additional benefits of using a clay pot to set curd:
The clay pot will help to retain the natural nutrients in the curd.
The clay pot will help to give the curd a slightly sour flavour.
The clay pot will help to make the curd thicker and creamier.
If you are looking for a healthy and delicious way to make curd, then using a clay pot is a great option.
Enjoy the video of seasoning clay pot and set curd in it.
Now let us see how to set the curd in the seasoned clay pot.
How to Season a Clay Pot and How to Set Perfect Curd/Yogurt in the Clay Pot
Bring the milk to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
After heating the milk, transfer milk into the clay pot. Let it cool down to a lukewarm temperature before using it.
Add one tablespoon of curd to the milk and stir until well combined and cover it with a lid.
Place the clay pot in a warm place, such as a sunny windowsill or on top of the refrigerator.
Let the curd set for 4-6 hours or until it is firm.
Once the curd is set, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Recipe Notes
Use whole milk or double cream milk for the best results.
Make sure the milk is lukewarm before adding the curd.
Use live culture yoghurt to set the curd.
Keep the clay pot in a warm place while the curd is setting.
Do not disturb the clay pot while the curd is setting.
Once the curd is set, store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Perfect thick and creamier curd/yoghurt is ready to relish.
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Being a fish lover, I regret not trying these air fryer fish sticks soon enough! Crispy on the outside and juicy soft on the inside, these air fryer fish sticks are insanely addictive and they are here to stay!
I know I have been going bonkers with my air fryer and churning out back to back air fryer recipes; but I am genuinely helpless! I am just not so over this cooking genius!
Today’s recipe is also another gem from my beloved air fryer and that is crispy, crunchy & succulent air fryer fish sticks!
Eating mindfully and choosing healthy dishes for every meal, that too daily, can quickly become a daunting task which I can absolutely relate to as I am also going through the same grind everyday!
So I keep researching for interesting recipes which can help maintain our quota of daily protein intake while being as low in calorie as possible!
Hence my trusty air fryer comes as a savior which not only whips up tasty low-calorie dishes but also doesn’t make too much fuss in the kitchen!
This air fryer fish sticks recipe is a keeper which will come in handy when you crave for something crispy, but cannot afford to ruin the effort you had put in the morning during your killer workout by munching on deep fried snacks!
So what’s the solution? Check out how to make these air fryer fish sticks and also bookmark the whole list of my delicious air fryer recipes that will keep your healthy eating on track!
What are air fryer fish sticks?
To put it into perspective, fish sticks are a somewhat enlarged version of fish fingers; but unlike fish fingers they are very lightly breaded to keep the fresh fishy flavors as prominent as possible.
As you can easily guess, traditional fish sticks are deep fried in oil but not in my kitchen and hence enters air fryer fish sticks into our lives!
If you are a fish lover just like me, you will love the simplicity of this crunchy goodness where the fish is not overpowered with too many spices.
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