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Available in different varieties and textures, the grape is eaten all year. Red or white, this fruit delights our taste buds throughout the year with different modes of preservation. The Grape guard, indeed, its virtues both in its dry form or as juice and wine. Rich in valuable nutrients, it is excellent to stay vibrant all day. This small fruit contains important vitamins, minerals, but also trace elements important to health as calcium, potassium, iron and magnesium.

The grape is particularly recommended for its anti-oxidant. Polyphenol-rich, it preserves our cardiovascular system against various diseases by reducing the appearance of bad cholesterol. Red grapes, twice as rich, is more effective than white. Moreover, many doctors recommend consuming a daily glass of red wine to ward off cardiovascular problems. But remember that alcohol abuse is dangerous for health. If you are not particularly fond of wine, opt for grape juice quality.

People who also enjoy watching their grapes because it is very low in calories. Prefer fresh grapes to dry because he is very sweet, so more calories. In any case, the fresh grape is eaten at will, regardless of the type of dieting followed by the person. Because of its high fiber, grapes stimulates satiety and is actively involved in digestion. Many nutritionists also offer courses of grapes to detoxify the body. It should however be careful because over-consumption of grapes can cause diarrhea in people whose intestines are sensitive.

In recent years, the grape has also become the ingredient of choice for many professionals in the beauty of the skin. In fact, the famous polyphenol slows skin aging. Cosmetic brands then rely particularly on the seeds. These contain a polyphenol concentrate with softening, exfoliating, moisturizing and protective (against UV).

Enjoy the grapes (red or white) in autumn, as it beautifies the shelves until November.

Apple chutney – apple jam

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Ingredients :

  • 500 g of apples
  • 300 g of young carrots
  • 1 onion
  • 80 g of dry grapes
  • 80 g of grated horseradish
  • 200 g of brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon of curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds
  • 1 chili

Preparation :

Peel, core and cut apples into cubes. Peel and chop the onion, chili and carrot.
Put these three ingredients in a stainless steel pan, then add the horseradish, dry grapes, salt, brown sugar, ginger, salt, cumin and curry, then boil, stirring well.

Then simmer gently over low heat for 40 minutes.
When the mixture is very thick, spread in pots that you close on.

You can keep in the refrigerator for 2 months, if not sterilized or freeze.

The chutney accompanies the pies , meat, poultry and cold ham.

Tips : There are different kinds of chutneys: coconut, tomato, cilantro, mint, tamarind, mango, lime. The chutney is generally very spicy.

spicy sauce

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Ingredients :

  • 1/2 cup of chili powder or 3 fresh red chillis
  • 3 cups of sugar
  • 740 ml of white vinegar
  • 375 g of dry grapes
  • 8 cloves garlic crushed
  • 3 teaspoons of salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon of grated ginger

Preparation :

Remove seeds and chop the chillis.
Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to boil.
Let simmer until dry grapes are tender.
Let cool and cutting all in a blender. Place in an airtight jar or serve it.

Tips: For a less strong sauce, add some tomato sauce.

Sabzi Pilau – rice with vegetables

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Ingredients :

  • 2 tablespoons of ghee
  • 2 tablespoons of oil
  • 2 medium onions chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 cups of long grain rice
  • 4 cups of hot water
  • 2 teaspoons of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of garam masala
  • 2 carrots cut into julienne
  • 12 green beans cut into julienne
  • ½ cup of red or green pepper diced
  • 1 small potato peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen peas
  • almonds and dry grapes

Preparation :
Heat ghee in a pressure cooker and brown the onion and garlic over low heat, then add rice and fry for 2 minutes over medium heat.

Pour hot water, salt and garam masala and bring to boil. Cover and cook 10 minutes over low heat.

Add vegetables in the pressure cooker and add salt and cook 15 minutes, until vegetables are tender but not overcooked.

Remove cover and let stand a few minutes. Mix vegetables and rice, garnish with the fries almonds in butter and a dry grapes.

Serve with curries.