Fruits Recipes | Fruits Dishes | Recipes using Fruits

One to two cups of fruits is recommended to be consumed on a daily basis.

Why and How?

I have grown up getting scolded for not eating or finishing my fruits. My Mom would always insist that I should eat at 5 different colors of fruits in a day. Why are fruits so important?

Benefits of fruits:

1. Fruits have no cholesterol.
2. Most of the fruits have fewer calories and are low in fat.
3. Fruits are a fantastic source of vitamins and minerals. To be particular, fruits provide vitamin C, folic acid, potassium, and fiber.
4. Dietary fiber is so important for our body and fruits are such an important source of dietary fiber. Dietary fiber is important for a proper bowel movement. It helps to fight constipation etc.
5. The potassium-rich diet helps to maintain blood pressure. Banana, oranges, etc are the fruits rich in potassium.
6. Vitamin C helps is helpful in the growth of body cells. It helps in healing the wounds, and proper growth of teeth and gums.
7. Folic acid helps in the red blood cells formation.
8. Consumption of fruits protects from different cancers.
9. Fruits reduce the risk of heart-related diseases.
10. Consumption of fruits helps to keep the blood pressure under control.

Now we know why we should include fruits in our diet. And here are some recipes which answer how?

Custard Trifle

Custard trifle takes custard to another level. Custard is a very exotic and gorgeous dessert recipe which simply needs assembling, in fact, layering of few readily available items. Custard has the smoothness of custard, freshness of fruits, a crunch of nuts, softness of cake and tenderness of whipped cream.

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Guava Chutney

Slightly sweet, little tangy boosting with such a distinct flavor i.e. guava, is amrood ki chutney. I love to make guava chutney during guava season because I believe one may or may not like or eat guava but this chutney is one thing to be relished by one and all.

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Fruit Curd

A delicious combination of yogurt and fruits is fruit curd. It is a very simple and quick dessert recipe. I love this dessert recipe as it comes into being in no time, can be customized, looks so classy and tempting.

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Pineapple Sheera

Indian recipe for a dessert which has a gorgeous kesari color and distinct fruity flavor is pineapple kesari. It can be said to be a sooji halwa which is infused with the flavor of pineapple, with a hint of saffron. It is a sheera recipe which carries a very distinct flavor, which is liked by one and all.

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Grapes Raita

A refreshing combination of yogurt and grapes is grapes raita. It is an interesting raita recipe, which can be served with pulao or gravies. The raita calls for both green as well as black grapes. You can also add in red ones if available.

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Yogurt Parfait

The American version includes more ingredients like granola, nuts, yogurt, and liqueurs made in combination with a topping of fruits or whipped cream that are layered and served in a tall glass. A layered cold /frozen dessert made with yogurt, granola, and fruits. It is a super healthy recipe using Greek yogurt.

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Fruit Cream

Fruit Cream Recipe is a dessert which uses heavy cream and lots of fruits and some nuts. Addition of fruits makes really attractive and colorful. The best part that it gives a choice of fruits to be added. You can add fruits as per your choice and availability.

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Fruit Sandwich

Fruit sandwich is a nutritious and delicious, colorful sandwich having the sweetness of fruits and fruit jam and a slight hint of black salt and white pepper, not to miss the crunch of roasted nuts. Fruit sandwich is a great way to include fruits in your kids’ diet.

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Mango Shake

One of the many reasons we love summers is mango milkshake. This gorgeously yellow milkshake prepared using fresh mangoes is something loved by one and all. What is important is to wait for the correct mangoes and when the same is available, the first thing that is prepared is mango milkshake.

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Fruit Custard

Fruit custard recipe is a smooth dessert with refreshing and beautiful fruits in it. The dish is prepared using custard powder, milk, sugar, and fruits. Custard can be customized in so many ways.

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