Top 10 Indian Greens for Healthy Meals

By Sobiya N. Moghul posted Nov 12th 2012 at 8:00AM IN | Avg Rating

Recipes

0 comments

Rate

Pin It

Turnip Greens (Shalgam ke patte)

Topping the list of the most and the more – surpasses the Indian population’s RDA for Calcium, β-carotene (precursor of Vitamin A), Vitamin K, Vitamin C; almost meets the RDA for Iron, also a good source of folate. However, somehow these greens have lost the popularity vote with new generations.

Shalgam ke patte ka salad – (serves 4, 25 kcals/serving)

Ingredients

2 cups turnip greens, shredded

1 cup mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, spring onion), shredded

1 cup tomatoes, diced

½ cup carrot, shredded

½ cup cucumber, diced

For dressing –

Lemon juice, as per taste

Method

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

Add lemon juice for dressing and toss to coat.

Serve immediately.

TAGS: leafy vegetables, healthy greens, healthy green recipes, greens, healthy recipes

Mattar Tofu: Rich Protein Dish for Vegetarians

Quinoa and Corn Griddle Cakes with Black Bean...

To post this comment you must log in.

Indiatimes Network

Health Star Of The Week

Health Star of The Week: Ganesh Iyer Juggles Cycling and CrossFit to Attain Weight Loss

A hefty Ganesh found it difficult to walk around or cycle in the chemical plant where he...

Read More»

Favourite Recipe Of The Week

Healthy Breakfast Recipe: Quinoa and Oats Breakfast Bowl

For a healthy breakfast one needs to blend nutrition and fibre. Nutritionist Priya Kathpal...

Read More»

Summer Fitness

Summer Care: 10 Best Cooling Foods for the Indian Summer

With the mercury levels rising to new highs everyday, summer seems to completely drain us...

Read More»

Sex Talk

Sex Talk : Oxytocin - The Love Hormone

Oxytocin - the natural love drug plays a crucial role in nurturing our relationships,...

Read More»

in focus

Yoga and Ayurveda

Yoga Benefits: 10 Yoga Health Benefits

Weight loss, a strong and flexible body, glowing skin, peaceful mind,

6 Yoga Poses for Better Sex

Has your sex-life transformed from red-hot to cold and frozen? If yes

Yoga Benefits: What is Yoga Breathing or Pranayama?

After a stressful day at work, every one of us would love to experien

most popular

Beauty Tips: Top 20 Ways to Be...

Being beautiful is a perennial wish women have in their minds. Proper...

Home Remedies for Dry, Sore Eyes

Also called dry eye or keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), dry eye...

Detoxify: 20 Best Ways to Detox Your...

Are you feeling sluggish? Do you have an outburst of acne and rash on...

galleries

Zumba Fitness: Top 10 Zumba Fitness Party Videos

Are you too busy to commit to fitness every day?...

Play

Blood Pressure Measurement: Learn to Check Your Blood Pressure at Home

So, you have been recently diagnosed with high...

Play

Personal Care: How to Wash Your Hands Properly

You are washing your hands since you were a kid,...

Play

More Videos »

ASK

OUR
EXPERTS

Mickey Mehta

Wellness Expert

ask our expert

Age-23, Gender- Male height-5 feet 8 inches Weight-61 kg Status- Unmarried .Problem- fitness problem and thin body structure.......Getting Confused...

READ MORE »

Meet other experts »