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Written By: Editorial Team | Updated : February 8, 2019 4:01 PM IST
Ever tried walnut muffins? © Shutterstock
A study by researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) found that walnuts are very useful in reducing the risk of depression. Published in the journal Nutrients, the research says that there is a 26 per cent lower chance of suffering from depression if you consume walnuts regularly. Walnuts also give you higher energy levels better concentration and greater optimism, according to the study. The study noted that the benefits of walnuts were mainly due to the presence of a unique fatty acid, mostly polyunsaturated fats, including omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid. Here are some healthy recipes with walnuts.
Walnuts muffin
Ingredients
Method
Walnut, garlic and tomato soup
Ingredients
3 tomatoes
2 cloves garlic
1 onion
tsp cinnamon powder
tsp coarsely grounded pepper
4 full walnuts
Method
Chop all vegetables and add water, garlic, walnuts and boil.
Grind and sieve.
In the same water add pepper, cinnamon and boil before serving.
By Naini Setalvad
Walnut Muesli
Ingredients
40 gm Plain Yoghurt
20 gm Banana chopped
15 gm Raisin chopped
10 gm Walnut chopped
10 gm Almonds chopped
30 ml Honey
100 ml Orange juice
Method
Mix oats, apple, yoghurt, banana, raisins, walnuts, almonds, honey, and orange juice together in a bowl. Chill in chiller or fridge for at least 1 hour to set.
By Chef Lokesh Jarodia, Novotel Imagica Khopoli
Walnuts, pear, pomegranate salad
Servings: 2
Ingredients
1/2 avocado
1 pear, sliced
1/4 cup pomegranate
14 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
For the salad dressing
1 tbsp virgin olive oil
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp poppy seeds
1 tsp honey
Method
For the salad, add the avocado to a bowl and layer the remaining ingredients on top.
For the dressing, add all the ingredients in a medium-sized jar. Tightly close the lid and shake until thoroughly mixed.
Drizzle this salad dressing over the salad. Toss to combine.
By Radhika Karle
Walnut Bar
Ingredients
1 cup walnuts
1 cup puffed amaranth
1 cup chopped fresh plums (deseeded)
1 tsp fresh ground cinnamon powder
1 tsp honey
cup boiling water
Method
Toast the walnuts for a few minutes in a hot dry pan.
Mix the plums and cinnamon together.
Put the walnuts and spiced plums into a blender. Blend on low until the walnuts are coarsely ground and mixed well with the plums.
Mix honey in 1/2 cup hot water.
Mix the puffed amaranth into the walnut and plum paste.
Add honey mixture and continue mixing until blended well.
Smoothen out the mixture onto a lined baking sheet till about 0.5-1 centimetres thick.
Apply some pressure to ensure that an evenly thick sheet is formed of the mixture. Refrigerate overnight.
Slice into 1 x3 bars and store in airtight container or keep refrigerated.
By Radhika Karle
