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♥ DAY 1 ♥ DAY 2

Breakfast Spicy Date and walnut porridge Lunch Lunch EAT BETTER, Spicy corn and tomato salad Sindhi style Dinner with onions Salmon with ginger and soy Dinner FEEL BETTER Stir fried chicken with okra WITH OUR 7 DAY PLAN

♥ DAY 3 ♥ DAY 4 ♥ DAY 5

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Thepla Chilli beans Methi paratha Lunch Lunch Lunch Chapatti dosa Cheesy jacket potato Tuna roti roll Dinner Dinner Dinner Lamb with dal Tomato fish curry Stuffed aubergines with chicken/soya mince

♥ DAY 6 ♥ DAY 7 Discover our 7 Day meal plan, specially created for you by Breakfast Breakfast Elephant Atta Chakki Gold and HEART UK. Missi roti Paratha stuffed with cauliflower Lunch Lunch This meal plan is full of healthy and balanced recipes. Kadai tofu Black eyed bean salad They are simply delicious and can be enjoyed as a Dinner Dinner part of a balanced diet. Garlic chicken Spicy chick peas

Chakki Gold is approved by HEART UK – The Cholesterol Charity** Low in saturated *** **Charity registration number 1003904 ***Reducing consumption of saturated fat contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. Elephant Atta Chakki Gold is low in saturated fat. DAY 1

Tip of the day: aim for 30 minutes exercise a day, whether it’s a walk around the block, a swim, yoga or anything you like

INGREDIENTS METHOD ( SERVES 2 ) Nutrition BREAKFAST Per Serving of the recipe 2 tbsp vegetable oil • Heat a non-stick frying pan over a low- medium heat and add the oil. Gently fry the onion until soft and then Energy 1373Kj/368Kcals Spicy scrambled eggs 1 small red onion, finely chopped add the garlic, chilli and spices. Fat 23g with Elephant Atta Chakki Gold Chapatti 1 green chilli finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed • Cook for 1-2 minutes more, stirring continuously. of which saturated 3.7g ¼ tsp garam masala • Add the tomatoes, cook for 1 minute, then pour in Carbs 12g the eggs and lower the heat. Stir slowly to scramble the Eggs are so versatile they can be easily ¼ tsp turmeric of which 9g turned into simple dishes or 1 large tomato finely chopped eggs as they cook and remove from the heat while they Fibre 2.8g just served up scrambled, poached or 4 eggs, beaten are still a little runny. Continue stirring off the heat for 1 Protein 17g boiled with . Why not try our Asian Salt to taste minute until the eggs are just set. • Stir through the coriander. Salt 0.72g twist on scrambled eggs with Chapattis 1 tbsp chopped coriander • Serve with Chapattis made from Elephant made from Elephant Atta Chakki Gold Atta Chakki Gold and a 150ml glass of juice. and a glass of juice.

Breakfast provides 2 of your 5 a day when eaten as per serving suggestion EAT BETTER, FEEL BETTER INGREDIENTS METHOD ( SERVES 4 ) Nutrition Per Serving of the recipe LUNCH 300g sweetcorn kernels • Boil the sweetcorn in water until soft or thaw if frozen, 2 medium size green peppers, seeded drain if canned. Drain thoroughly and cool. Energy 486Kj/115Kcals • Combine the cooled sweetcorn with the diced Fat 1.7g Corn and tomato salad and diced 3 medium size tomatoes, seeded and diced peppers, tomatoes and pomegranate seeds in a bowl. of which saturated 0.3g 4 tbsp pomegranate seeds • Add the lemon juice, ground pepper, chillies, mint Carbs 17g If you are looking for a light lunch that and mix well. 2 tbsp lemon juice of which sugars 12g boosts your vegetable intake then look no 1 tsp freshly ground coarse black pepper • Arrange the salad in a serving dish and chill in the Fibre 5.8g further. This colourful salad is sweet, juicy 2 green chillies, chopped fridge before serving. Protein 3.7g and spicy too. It’s easy on the fat and the 10g fresh mint leaves, chopped calories so you don’t have to worry about Salt 0.02g your waistline either.

Lunch provides 3 of your 5 a day when eaten as per serving suggestion

INGREDIENTS METHOD ( SERVES 4 ) Nutrition Per Serving of the recipe DINNER 2 tbsp light soy sauce • Mix the soy sauce, sesame seed oil, garlic, ginger, 2 tbsp toasted sesame seed oil chillies and onion and pour over the salmon fillets. Energy 1357Kj/326Kcals Salmon with ginger and soy 2 garlic cloves, crushed • Roll the salmon in the mixture so all the sides Fat 23g served with stir fried vegetables 1-2 tbsp shredded root ginger are covered. of which saturated 4g and noodles 1 medium red onion, finely sliced • Cover with cling film and leave in the fridge for Carbs 5.1g 30 minutes. 2 green chillies, finely chopped of which sugars 3.7g Strips of red chilli (about ½ chilli) • Preheat the to 200 C /400 F/Gas mark 6. Salmon is an oily fish rich in heart healthy Fibre 1g 4 x 125g salmon fillets • Place the salmon, skin side down in a shallow omega-3 . Scientific studies suggest that oven-proof dish. Protein 24g eating oily fish regularly – at least once a • Bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until the fish Salt 1.4g week - can help to keep your heart and is cooked. circulation in good condition. • Once cooked, garnish with strips of red chilli and serve with 6 tablespoons of stir fried vegetables and noodles. Dinner provides 2 of your 5 a day when eaten as per serving suggestion

Elephant Atta recommends Rajah Spices: “Garlic has been used throughout history for medicinal purposes by the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. A number of the perceived benefits of Garlic are thought to be due to its active ingredient, Allicin – thought to be released when garlic is minced or crushed." EAT BETTER, FEEL BETTER DAY 2

Tip of the day: high in soluble fibre, like oats and barley, have a role in helping to keep your cholesterol levels in check

INGREDIENTS METHOD ( SERVES 2 ) Nutrition Per Serving of the recipe BREAKFAST 560ml (1 pint) 1% or soya milk • Warm the milk, oats / oat bran in a non-stick saucepan. 80g rolled oats • Add the dates as the mixture comes to the boil, then Energy 1970Kj/468Kcals turn the heat down and simmer until thickened. Fat 13g Date and walnut porridge 20g oat bran 6 dates, chopped • Serve garnished with chopped walnuts and a swirl of which saturated 1.9g 6 walnuts, chopped of honey. Carbs 66g Porridge is a fantastic filling breakfast and 1 tbsp honey of which sugars 35g quick to prepare. This date and walnut Fibre 6.5g version is made with oat bran (can be Protein 19g replaced with oats) - a tasty combo, Salt 0.31g especially good if you are watching your cholesterol!

Breakfast provides 1 of your 5 a day when eaten as per serving suggestion

EAT BETTER, FEEL BETTER INGREDIENTS METHOD ( MAKES 10 ) Nutrition Per Flatbread LUNCH 250g Elephant Atta Chakki Gold • Combine the , onions, cumin seeds, chillies, coriander wholemeal flour leaves, oil and salt in a large bowl. Mix well and prepare Energy 534Kj/127Kcals the . Fat 4.2g Sindhi style flatbread with onions 1 onion finely chopped 1 tsp cumin seeds • Divide the dough into 10 equal portions. of which saturated 0.3g 2 green chillies, finely chopped • Take one portion at a time and roll it to approximately Carbs 17g Sindhi Koki is a traditional flaky flatbread. 13cms/5 inch circles. Prick a few holes in the with a fork. 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves of which sugars 1.3g It makes a great option for lunch. 2 tbsp vegetable oil plus a little extra • Spray olive oil on a preheated tawa/ and cook the Fibre 3g We have served ours with grilled for rolled out bread on both sides until light brown spots appear. Protein 3.5g poppadum’s, dry pickle, low fat plain yogurt, Salt, to taste • Now drizzle about ½ tsp of vegetable oil onto the tawa very near to the circumference of the bread. Cook for 30 seconds, some fresh fruit and a steaming cup of tea Water for as required Salt 0.1g Spray olive oil for cooking pressing down the bread with a spatula. Turn the bread again, for a hearty lunch! drizzling another ½ tsp of oil near its circumference. Cook for another 30 seconds. Keep turning every 30 seconds until the bread has a few brown spots and is cooked through, about 4-5 minutes in all. Lunch provides 1 of your 5 a day when • Remove from the tawa and keep it covered. Make all the this way. eaten as per serving suggestion • Serve hot with grilled poppadum’s, dry pickle, low fat plain yogurt, some fresh fruits and a cup of steaming tea for a hearty lunch!

INGREDIENTS METHOD ( SERVES 4 ) Nutrition Per Serving of the recipe 250g small okra, trimmed • Blanch the okra in salted water for 5 minutes, DINNER 2 tbsp vegetable oil then drain, rinse under cold running water and drain again. Energy 1068Kj/254Kcals 1 tsp mustard seeds Set aside. Fat 8.5g Stir fried chicken with okra 2 onions, thinly sliced • Heat a wok and add oil. Add the mustard seeds. of which saturated 1g 2 garlic cloves, crushed Once they pop, add the onion, garlic, turmeric and green Carbs 8g Okra is a nutrient dense vegetable with 2 tsp turmeric chillies. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes taking care not to let any of the ingredients brown. of which sugars 6g notable amounts of fibre, potassium, calcium, 2 green chillies, thinly sliced ¼ tsp hot chilli powder, or to taste • Add the chicken strips, increase the heat to high and stir. Fibre 5g magnesium, vitamin C and folic acid. For the 500g chicken strips fry for 3-4 minutes or until the chicken is browned on all sides. Protein 33g vegetarian alternative, omit the chicken and 200g (half a tin) of chopped tomatoes • Add the tomatoes and stir fry until the juices run, then Salt 0.38g double the okra. ½ tsp garam masala add the lemon rind and juice, garam masala and salt to taste. Finely grated rind and juice of ½ lemon • Stir fry to mix, then add the okra and toss for 3-4 minutes. Garnish with coriander and serve with Dinner provides 2 of your 5 a day when Salt to taste hot chapattis – made from Elephant Atta Chakki Gold wholemeal flour - and low fat natural yogurt. eaten as per serving suggestion 1 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped

Elephant Atta recommends Rajah Spices: “Cinnamon is believed to have a number of medicinal and soothing effects - the essential oils in cinnamon bark are thought to possess antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties."

EAT BETTER, FEEL BETTER DAY 3

Tip of the day: it is important to limit sources of saturated fat such as , ghee, full fat dairy and fatty meats if you have high cholesterol

INGREDIENTS METHOD ( MAKES 10 ) Nutrition Per Thepla BREAKFAST 120g Elephant Atta Chakki Gold • Mix all the , add all the spices and seeds, wholemeal flour and mix well. Energy 483Kj/115Kcals Theplas 40g besan (gram flour) • Add the chopped coriander, fenugreek and green Fat 3g 40g bajra flour (pearl millet flour) chillies and ginger. of which saturated 0.2g • Rub in the mixture and slowly add the yogurt/water, A must try lightly spiced Gujarati paratha. 40g jowar flour (white sorghum flour) Carbs 17g 2 tbsp coriander leaves making sure the dough does not become too soft. This makes a healthy change to the of which sugars 1.3g 3 tbsp chopped fenugreek • Divide into 10 balls and roll them out into circles Fibre 3g traditional parathas and puris often served ¼ inch ginger (crushed) about 15-20 cm/6-8 inches. at weekends for South Asian . 1 tsp crushed green chillies • Place the thepla on a hot griddle/tawa over medium Protein 3.4g Serve hot with low fat plain yogurt and dry ½ tsp turmeric powder heat. Make sure both sides are cooked, then add a Salt 0.05g pickle and a cup of steaming tea and a piece ½ tsp cumin powder drizzle of olive oil on each side of the thepla and lightly of fruit for a hearty breakfast. ½ tsp carom/caraway seeds (ajwain) cook until golden brown. It can be cooked without oil. ¾ tsp salt or add as required • Serve with low fat plain yogurt, dry pickle, a cup of 4 tbsp low fat yogurt plus water steaming tea and a piece of fruit. Breakfast provides 1 of your 5 a day when for kneading eaten as per serving suggestion Olive oil for cooking EAT BETTER, FEEL BETTER INGREDIENTS METHOD ( MAKES 3 ) Nutrition Per Dosa 1 tsp skinned urad dhal (black gram/mungo • Soak the lentils in a cup of hot water for five minutes LUNCH beans) • Heat the oil in a wok. Add the cumin and mustard Energy 1327Kj/316Kcals 2 tbsp rapeseed oil seeds. When they pop, add the curry leaves, lentils, Fat 9.8g Chapatti dosa 1 tsp cumin seeds onion and mix. of which saturated 0.8g ½ tsp mustard seeds • Cook over a medium heat for four to five minutes, Carbs 44g 8 curry leaves then add the green chillies, turmeric, asafoetida, salt, Unlike the traditional South Indian masala of which sugars 9g 2 medium red onions finely sliced ginger, green beans and tomato. Mix well and simmer dosa this vegetarian mix is served in a 1-2 green chillies chopped for about 3 minutes. Fibre 8.1g chapatti. This one is made from Elephant ½ tsp turmeric • Now add the potatoes and mix well. Switch off the Protein 8.5g Atta Chakki Gold wholemeal flour which Pinch of asafoetida (hing) flame and then add the coriander leaves. Salt 0.21g has all the goodness of the wholegrain. Salt as required • Place the veg mixture on top of the chapatti, roll 1 tsp root ginger, peeled and finely grated up and serve with mint chutney or a garlic and red chilli chutney. Lunch provides 2 of your 5 a day when 400g red potatoes, peeled, diced and boiled 140g chopped green beans eaten as per serving suggestion 1 medium tomato, roughly chopped 20g coriander leaves, finely chopped 3 chapattis with Elephant Atta Chakki Gold

INGREDIENTS METHOD ( SERVES 6 ) Nutrition Per Serving of the recipe DINNER 1 kg extra lean lamb cubes • Drain and cook the chana dal on low-medium heat in 200g dried chana dal (Bengal gram/split 250 ml water till tender, but not overcooked. Energy 2066Kj/493Kcals Lamb with dal (pulses) chick peas) soaked for 2 hours – Drain and keep aside. Fat 23g around 400g if you use canned chickpeas • Heat the oil in a heavy non-stick pan, add the cumin of which saturated 6.7g Lamb, even though a tasty meat, it can 4 tbsp vegetable oil seeds and lamb and fry till well browned. Carbs 25g often be fatty and a source of too much 1 tsp cumin seeds • Add the onions, green chillies, ginger-garlic and the tomatoes. Mix well and add the turmeric and chilli of which sugars 8g saturated fat. But with this recipe we have 2 medium onions, finely chopped 2 green chillies, finely chopped powders. Reduce the heat and cook till the oil separates Fibre 4.7g a healthier option choosing lean meat only, 4 tsp ginger-garlic paste from the mixture. Protein 44g and cutting off any visible fat. The dal adds 200g (half tin) chopped tomatoes • Add the salt, garam masala, yogurt and 500 mls of Salt 0.76g to the protein and fibre content of this dish 1 tsp turmeric powder water. Partially cover the pan and cook on low heat till as well as making it filling too. 1 tsp chilli powder the lamb is tender, stirring every now and then. 1 tsp salt • Add the chana dal and bring the mixture to boil. Lower the heat and simmer until well blended. Dinner provides 2 of your 5 a day when 2 tsp garam masala • Garnish with coriander and serve hot with chapattis - eaten as per serving suggestion 180g low fat natural yogurt 1 tbsp coriander, finely chopped made from Elephant Atta Chakki Gold wholemeal flour - and cucumber raita.

Elephant Atta recommends Rajah Spices: “Apart from its beautiful flavour and aroma, green cardamom is used across South Asia for therapeutic reasons. Chewing on a cardamom pod has been used as a method to freshen breath and the spice is thought to help heal infections of the teeth and gums." EAT BETTER, FEEL BETTER DAY 4

Tip of the day: when you serve up a meal try using smaller plates and visualize them divided into 4 quarters, 1 for protein and chapatti, and 2 for vegetables

INGREDIENTS METHOD ( SERVES 2 ) Nutrition Per Serving of the recipe BREAKFAST 1 tbsp vegetable oil • Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and add the 1 tsp mustard seeds mustard seeds. Energy 1022Kj/244Kcals Chilli beans ½ tsp ginger paste • When they start to pop, add the ginger and garlic Fat 7.7g ½ tsp garlic paste paste and the green chilli. Stir well for a minute or 2 of which saturated 0.6g before adding the . Who doesn’t love beans? And the good 1 green chilli, chopped finely Carbs 27g 1 420g can baked beans • Stir until beans are heated through, add the coriander news is they are really good for you too. of which sugars 7.1g 1 tbsp chopped coriander at the end. This recipe uses just an ordinary can of • Serve with Elephant Atta Chakki Gold wholemeal Fibre 11g baked beans with all the goodness of chapatti(s) or on wholemeal toast. Protein 11g cooked tomatoes and the haricot beans. Salt 1.2g We have added a little spice to warm up your morning.

Breakfast provides 2 of your 5 a day when eaten as per serving suggestion EAT BETTER, FEEL BETTER INGREDIENTS METHOD ( SERVES 1 ) Nutrition Per Serving of the recipe LUNCH 1 large potato • Scrub potato and prick with a fork. Place on a 2 tsp sunflower-type microwave - proof plate lined with paper towel. Energy 1490Kj/354Kcals Cheesy jacket potato 2 generous tbsp cottage • Cook in a microwave oven for 10-12 minutes at Fat 11g 1 tsp fresh chives, chopped full power (times may vary depending on type of which saturated 3.9g of microwave). If you love cheese but don’t want the Pinch of paprika Carbs 48g • Cut a deep cross on the potato and squeeze ends excess fat and calories that comes with it to open up. Place the spread inside the potato. of which sugars 4.4g then cottage cheese is a great alternative. • Top with the cottage cheese, chives and paprika Fibre 4.5g Cottage cheese has only a quarter of the and serve. Protein 14g calories of cheddar and less saturated fat • Serve with a green salad. Salt 0.66g meaning you can have a generous portion with your jacket potato.

Lunch provides 1 of your 5 a day when eaten as per serving suggestion

INGREDIENTS METHOD ( SERVES 5 ) Nutrition DINNER Per Serving of the recipe 1 kg firm flesh fish, skinless cod or haddock, • Pat dry the fish; rub in the salt, turmeric and lemon cut into 1 inch pieces juice. Marinate for half an hour. Energy 1338Kj/318Kcals Tomato fish curry 1 tsp turmeric • Heat the oil in a large saucepan. When hot, add the Fat 8.9g Salt to taste onions. Saute until translucent. Add the garlic/ginger of which saturated 0.8g White fish is naturally low in fat, high Juice of half freshly squeezed lemon pastes, green chillies, red chilli and ground black pepper. Carbs 8.1g in protein and a great source of iodine Fry gently until light brown. 3 tbsp vegetable oil of which sugars 6.6g - meaning if you swap it for meat you 2 medium sized onions, finely chopped • Add the fish and stir gently for 2-3 minutes. Add the naturally cut the fat content of your diet 2 green chillies, crushed tomatoes. Reduce the heat and cook uncovered till the Fibre 2.6g without compromising the protein. We 3 tsp garlic paste tomatoes are soft and form a coarse pulp. Cook until Protein 49g use Cod or Haddock in this dish but you 3 tsp ginger paste the fish is tender and the gravy is thick. Salt 1g could also use Pollock or Coley for a more ½ tsp red chilli powder • Serve hot with chapattis - made with Elephant Atta Chakki Gold wholemeal flour - and onion salad for at sustainable fish source. ¾ tsp ground black pepper 2 large tomatoes, chopped least 2 of your 5 a day.

Dinner provides 2 of your 5 a day when eaten as per serving suggestion

Elephant Atta recommends Rajah Spices: “In recent years turmeric has attracted a lot of attention for its natural properties. It is thought to have been used medicinally for over 4,000 years in Asia and the Middle East, called the ‘golden spice’ it has long been considered to possess anti-inflammatory properties." EAT BETTER, FEEL BETTER DAY 5

Tip of the day: oily fish such as salmon, mackerel and sardines are great sources of long chain omega 3 fatty acids which are essential for the normal workings of the heart

INGREDIENTS METHOD ( MAKES 10 ) Nutrition Per Paratha BREAKFAST 250g Elephant Atta Chakki Gold • Place the flour and all the ingredients in a large bowl wholemeal flour and mix well. Energy 625Kj/149Kcals • Add extra water if necessary and knead into a stiff Fat 5.7g Methi paratha 40g fresh fenugreek leaves, finely chopped 225g low fat natural yogurt and smooth dough. of which saturated 0.7g 2-3 fresh green chillies, finely chopped • Cover and leave to rest for 5 minutes. Carbs 18g • Divide the dough into 10 equal portions. This delicious paratha can be served at 2 tbsp fresh chopped coriander leaves of which sugars 2g breakfast either with a glass of lassi (yogurt ½ tsp salt • Dust the rolling surface with flour. Roll out a ball into Fibre 3.1g drink) or with low fat plain yogurt. Any 1 tsp garam masala a flat, round sphere, about 14 cm in diameter. Protein 5g leftovers can be used to accompany a simple ¼ tsp ajwain (carom/caraway seeds) • Use spray oil to lightly grease a pre heated tawa (griddle) and place the paratha on it on a medium heat Salt 0.29g vegetable or bean dish and an onion salad 2 tsp very finely chopped peeled ginger until both sides are lightly browned and crisp on the for a satisfying vegetarian meal. 2 tbsp sesame seeds 2 tbsp vegetable oil outside. Make the remaining parathas in the same way. Olive oil spray for greasing the griddle/tawa • Serve hot spread with a healthy sunflower oil spread if Breakfast provides 1 of your 5 a day when desired and with low fat yogurt and dry pickle. eaten as per serving suggestion

EAT BETTER, FEEL BETTER INGREDIENTS METHOD ( MAKES 1 ) Nutrition Per Roti Roll 1 tsp vegetable oil • Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and add the onion, LUNCH 1 small onion, finely diced stir until lightly browned, then add the chilli and green Energy 1116Kj/266Kcals 1 green chilli finely chopped pepper. Stir for a few minutes and take off heat. Fat 8.2g Tuna roti roll ½ green pepper, finely chopped • Add the drained tuna, flake with a fork and mix of which saturated 0.9g Half of a 5 oz. can tuna in water, drained thoroughly. Add the mayonnaise and salt and mix well. Carbs 24g ½ tbsp light mayonnaise • Make the roti by layering the chapatti with tuna Tuna is a versatile ingredient, very low in fat of which sugars 7.1g Salt to taste mixture, lettuce and tomatoes, roll it to make a roti wrap. and perfect for a lunchtime treat to eat at 1 chapatti made from Elephant Atta Each serving contains 2 of your 5 a day. Fibre 6g the desk or on the go. You can choose to Chakki Gold wholemeal flour Protein 20g open a can of tuna or cook tuna from fresh 1 lettuce leaf Salt 0.78g for this recipe.

Lunch provides 2 of your 5 a day when eaten as per serving suggestion

INGREDIENTS METHOD ( SERVES 4 ) Nutrition Per Serving of the recipe 2 large aubergines • Preheat the oven to 200 C/400 F/Gas 6. DINNER 3 tbsp olive oil • Cut aubergines lengthways then score the flesh in a tight Energy 1415Kj/338Kcals 1 onion, finely chopped criss-cross pattern. Place on a tray, drizzle each half Fat 13g Stuffed aubergines with chicken 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped with ¼ tbsp. of the oil and bake for 30-40 minutes or until of which saturated 2.3g 1 large red pepper, seeds removed the flesh is soft. Carbs 15g Aubergines have a unique taste and texture • Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan. Add the onion and and chopped of which sugars 7.1g making them ideal in many dishes. It’s 2 green chillies, deseeded and finely fry until golden. Add the garlic, red pepper, chillies and particularly low in calories and an excellent chopped turmeric and fry for 2 minutes. Add the minced chicken Fibre 6g source of dietary fibre. For a vegetarian 1 tsp turmeric (or soya mince) and cook, stirring, until brown all over. Protein 36g option to this dish why not substitute 500g chicken mince (or 400g frozen Season and cook gently for 20 minutes until the meat is Salt 0.56g chicken with soya or Quorn mince. soya mince) tender (or 5-10 minutes if using soya mince). 1 egg, lightly beaten • Carefully scoop out the pulp from the cooked aubergines, 2-3 tbsp fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs add to the chicken mixture/soya, mix well, season if needed and refill the aubergine skins. Dinner provides 2 of your 5 a day when Salt to taste • Brush with egg and cover with breadcrumbs. Place under a moderate grill for 4-5 minutes, until golden. eaten as per serving suggestion 1 tbsp fresh coriander, to garnish • Garnish with chopped coriander, serve with chilli and garlic chutney and chapattis or plain boiled basmati rice.

Elephant Atta recommends Rajah Spices: “The word Jeera, the traditional name for cumin translates to ‘that which helps digestion’ in Sanskirt. The history of cumin dates back over 5000 years and is actually native to the shores of the Mediterranean sea and Egypt. "

EAT BETTER, FEEL BETTER DAY 6

Tip of the day: avocado contains the same unsaturated fats that you find in olive oil and are good for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels

INGREDIENTS METHOD ( MAKES 10 ) Nutrition Per Roti 125 g Elephant Atta Chakki Gold • Sift together the two flours. Add the other ingredients, BREAKFAST wholemeal flour plus enough water to form soft, smooth dough. Energy 109Kj/457Kcals 125g besan (gram flour) Keep aside for 10 minutes. Fat 2.2g Missi roti 3-4 fresh green chillies, finely chopped • Divide the dough into 10 equal portions and form of which saturated 0.19g 1 medium sized onion, finely chopped into balls. Carbs 15.8g 2 tbsp fresh coriander finely chopped • Roll out one portion into 14 cm circle using a little Although missi rotis get their unique flavour of which sugars 1.4g 2 tsp ginger paste flour for rolling if needed. Fibre 3.1g from gram flour, the dough is almost always ½ tsp ajwain (carom/caraway seeds) • Cook each roti on the hot tawa (griddle) on medium made with a combination of flours. These ¼ tsp garam masala heat using drizzle of vegetable oil, until both sides are Protein 4.8g can be had for breakfast or as a meal Salt to taste golden brown. Salt 0.11g accompanied by a curry of your choice. Vegetable oil for greasing • Serve hot. This crisp flatbread is delicious when served with dals (pulses/lentils) to provide 1 of your 5 a day. Breakfast provides 1 of your 5 a day when eaten as per serving suggestion

EAT BETTER, FEEL BETTER INGREDIENTS METHOD ( SERVES 4 ) Nutrition Per Serving of the recipe LUNCH 300g/ 10 oz. firm tofu • Cut the tofu into 2 cm cubes and set aside. 1½ tbsp olive oil • In a warm wok, add the oil and the coriander seeds Energy 814Kj/195Kcals and mustard seeds. When the seeds begin to pop, Fat 12g Kadai Tofu 2 tsp coriander seeds ½ tsp mustard seeds add the onions and cook until soft. of which saturated 1.7g 1 small onion chopped • Add the garlic paste and stir for a few seconds. Carbs 6.4g Tofu is made from the curds of soya • Add the tomatoes and all the spices, and cook 6 cloves of garlic mixed with a of which sugars 3.6g beans and is a great source of high quality little water (paste) for 5 minutes. Fibre 4.1g vegetable proteins but unlike paneer it 2 medium tomatoes, chopped • Add the tofu pieces and about 100 ml/4 fl oz. water. Protein 13g is also very low in fat. In this recipe the ½ tsp red chilli powder Bring to boil and then add the peppers. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. tofu soaks up the flavour of this great ½ tsp turmeric powder Salt 0.2g • Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves on top and serve combination of Asian spices. Salt to taste 75ml/3fl oz. water hot with chapattis - made from Elephant Atta Chakki 100g /4 oz. green peppers (cut into thin Gold wholemeal flour - low fat natural yogurt and Lunch provides 2 of your 5 a day when long strips) a side salad. eaten as per serving suggestion 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped

INGREDIENTS METHOD ( SERVES 2) Nutrition Per Serving of the recipe 2 x 4oz chicken breasts • Preheat oven to 350 F. Pinch of dried parsley • Remove skin and all visible fat from chicken breasts. Energy 904Kj/214Kcals DINNER ½ tsp garlic paste • Make slits in the chicken breasts. Fat 6.1g ¼ tsp salt • Mix parsley, salt and garlic powder and rub evenly over of which saturated 1.3g Garlic chicken Vegetable oil spray the chicken breasts and place on a lightly oiled baking Carbs 0.6g tray. Spray the chicken lightly with vegetable oil spray. of which sugars 0g Simple, delicious tasty – what could be • Cover loosely with foil and bake for 40 minutes, better for a mid-week treat. We use removing the foil for the last 5 minutes. Fibre 0g chicken breast because once the skin is • Serve with 2 portions of vegetables or a large bowl of Protein 39g removed it is particularly low in fat. salad vegetables for 2 portions of your 5 a day Salt 0.94g

Dinner provides 2 of your 5 a day when eaten as per serving suggestion

Elephant Atta recommends Rajah Spices: “Ginger originated in Southeast Asia and was considered a tonic root for all aliments by the Indian and ancient Chinese. It is believed to alleviate symptoms such as a sore throat with many adding it to their tea."

EAT BETTER, FEEL BETTER DAY 7

Tip of the day: tomato, onion and garlic are a part of a mediterranean diet which is a heart healthy way of eating

INGREDIENTS METHOD ( MAKES 5 ) Nutrition Per Paratha BREAKFAST 300g Elephant Atta Chakki Gold • Mix the flour, fenugreek and oil together. Add the wholemeal flour plus extra for dusting water slowly, and prepare a dough. Cover with a little oil Energy 1220Kj/290Kcals Paratha stuffed with cauliflower ½ tsp ground fenugreek seeds and cling film and rest for 15 minutes. Fat 6.5g 200-250 ml water • Mix all the ingredients together. of which saturated 0.7g • Dust the rolling surface with flour. Divide the dough These parathas can be eaten by themselves 1 tbsp vegetable oil Carbs 45g 150g grated raw cauliflower into 5 equal portions, rolling each into a circle about as wraps, with a little low fat natural yogurt of which sugars 4.9g 1 large onion finely chopped 13cm across. Place some stuffing in the centre, gather Fibre 8.2g or pickle for breakfast. We made these with 2-3 fresh green chillies, finely chopped and pleat the edges together until you have enclosed the Elephant Atta Chakki Gold wholemeal flour 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander stuffing into a flattened patty. Repeat 5 times. Protein 9.3g for extra flavour and extra fibre – they are ½ tsp salt • Roll out each patty until you have an 18cm Salt 0.51g just delicious. Each paratha packs 8g of fibre ¼ tsp cumin powder raw paratha. - now that’s impressive. ½ tsp garam masala • Spray a preheated griddle/tawa with olive oil and place ½ tsp pomegranate powder (anardana) each paratha on it. Cook on a medium heat until both ¼ tsp again ajwain (carom/caraway seeds) sides are lightly browned and crisp on the outside. Breakfast provides 1 of your 5 a day when 2 tsp very finely chopped, peeled ginger • Serve hot drizzled with olive oil and low fat yogurt or eaten as per serving suggestion Spray olive oil for greasing cold with mint chutney. EAT BETTER, FEEL BETTER INGREDIENTS METHOD ( SERVES 2 ) Nutrition LUNCH Per Serving of the recipe 1 can black eyed beans (rinsed through • Place the beans, onion and the avocado in a large bowl and pour the dressing over them. Energy 1450Kj/349Kcals Black eyed bean salad with cold water) 1 avocado • Rub cumin seeds between the palms of your hands, Fat 21g 1 small onion, finely chopped sprinkle over the salad and mix well. Cover and leave to of which saturated 3.9g Pulses are popular lunch-box options, 1 tsp garlic paste marinate for 2 hours, stirring once or twice. Refrigerate Carbs 20g helping boost your protein, fibre and mineral until ready to serve. ¼ tsp chilli powder of which sugars 8.4g intake. This recipe combines three simple Freshly ground black pepper and • Garnish with coriander before serving. Fibre 14g ingredients; black-eyed beans, avocado and salt to taste Protein 12g onions. Avocados are rich in olive oil type 2 tbsp lemon juice fats, fibre, potassium and copper. Onions 2 tbsp vinegar Salt 1.5g contain natural antiseptics and add that little ½ tsp cumin seeds bit of zing to this dish. 1 tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped

Lunch provides 2 of your 5 a day when eaten as per serving suggestion

INGREDIENTS METHOD ( SERVES 4) Nutrition DINNER Per Serving of the recipe 225g chick peas, soaked in water overnight • Boil the chickpeas in sufficient water with baking (or about 450g if using canned chick peas) powder and salt until tender. Drain them and keep aside. Energy 1402Kj/334Kcals Spicy chick peas ½ tsp baking powder • Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the garlic paste Fat 13g Salt to taste and stir until golden brown. Add the whole red chilli and of which saturated 0.9g Chick peas are a great source of soluble 3 tbsp vegetable oil coriander seed pastes. Stir fry for a minute or two. Carbs 35g fibre as well as topping up your protein • Add the tomatoes, green chillies and ¼ of the ginger. 4 tsp garlic paste of which sugars 9.7g and iron intake. Soluble fibre has been 4 whole red chillies ground with a Bring to boil and let it simmer for a few minutes. shown to help keep blood low and little water • Add the boiled chickpeas to the mixture. Cook for 5 Fibre 3g help keep your cholesterol in check too. 4 tsp coriander seeds ground with a minutes. Add the lemon juice and garam masala powder. Protein 16g Keep some cans in the cupboard – little water Stir well. Salt 1g just in case you forget to soak the dried 1 ½ cans chopped tomatoes • Garnish with the remaining ginger and coriander. • Serve hot with chapattis and papaya raita. ones overnight. 2 green chillies, split in 2 20g finely chopped ginger 3 tbsp lemon juice Dinner provides 2 of your 5 a day when 2 tsp garam masala powder eaten as per serving suggestion 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander

Elephant Atta recommends Rajah Spices: “Chilli originates from Latin America. Capsaicin its active ingredient, which give chillies their heat is also believed to help fight pain and potentially aid in weight loss."

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