Apparently Australian doctors & hospitals are now using more acupuncture, see full story here: http://bit.ly/9bjb57 what took so long?

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vegan recipe - kofta balls in tomato sauce

It has been some time since I was asked and then promised to blog a recipe that I love to make. I also love to eat the end results.

So here is my attempt at recreating the Vegan (gluten free) Kofta Balls that are created. Depending on what is available for the main vegetable ingredients is what gets diced up. Some comes from my garden while most of the other ingredients are often sourced from the local organic shop in Woy Woy - Gnostic Organics

First up make the tomato sauce/puree, you could of course buy it ready made in the bottle, if you do not have the ingredients handy.

Tomato Sauce/Puree ingredients
1 kg ripe tomatoes, (I generally use Roma);
1 handful fresh basil leaves;
1-2 Tablespoons organic cold pressed unrefined Coconut Oil;
2 fresh Bay leaves;

1 tsp tumeric;
1/2 tsp asafetida powder (may contain wheat);
1-2 tsp salt (I use Himalayan);
1.5 tsp Black molasses, (or raw/brown sugar or even honey if not vegan);
freshly ground black pepper.

Kofta Ball ingredients
1.5 cups grated Spinach / Beetroot Leaves;
1.5 cups cabbage / cauliflower / broccoli, (or a combination of all of the above);
Some fresh coriander leaves;

1-1.5 cups Besan flour, (sometimes I use Buckwheat);
1.5 tsp salt (I use Himalayan)
1 tsp ground cumin, (grind the seeds in a mortar and pestle for freshest results);
1 tsp garam masala, (made using a combo of spices in the TM),
1/2 tsp asafetida powder (may contain wheat);
a dash of cayenne pepper, (or more if you like it hot).

Tomato Sauce/Puree method
In the TM (Bimby) at 100 deg C, slow stir the coconut oil and heat, add bay leaves and cook for about 70 seconds, add the safetida powder and let is sizzle while slow stirring for about 5-10 seconds.

At 100 deg C for 11 minutes, add the chopped tomatoes, ( I use skin, seeds and all), basil, and spices and molasses and then blend on speed 10 till puree @1 minute. Then stir slow for remainder of time still on 100 deg @9 or so minutes.

When finished put aside in the ThermoServer to keep hot.

Kofta ball method

I do not wash the bowl (blender), I just add the ingredients.

Add the cut up leafy ingredients and coriander leaves into the TM (blender), blend on speed 4 till looks like grated, use . Add the spices and add the flour 1/3 cup at a time and reverse stir speed 4 until combined, may need a push down or two and resembles a mixture that could be formed into small balls. If looks too chunky speed 4 for some more and chop up and blend a bit more.

The cooking method

In a wok heat the organic cold pressed unrefined coconut oil till hot @150 deg C. (If using ghee, use it hotter @180 deg C). I need more info on heating organic unrefined coconut oil to, so if you can assist with this info please feel free to let me know.

Gently place the balls one at a time into the hot oil, maximum @six. Deep fry for about 3 mins and roll over if needed to cook the other side about 3 more mins. (If wanting them really crunchy cook for a total of about 10 mins). Remove and drain on absorbent paper towels.

Reheat oil to temperature and cook remaining balls.

Place the cooked Kofta balls into the tomato sauce mixture for about 10 minutes and serve up as an accompaniment or serve with cooked rice etc.

Notes, often these are made with less leafy ingredients but using the same amount of spices and sauce, also adding some turmeric to the kofta balls as well. Did not take any photos any time these have been made, they are always eaten and all gone :)

yumm

21 million people - a good sized drug testing sample 4 swine flew

Swine Flew (aka Pig flu) has supposedly been assisting less than a couple of hundred pass away in Australia over the past season.

According to the current Australian Health Minister Nicola Roxon, the vaccine is the best defence against the flu.

Perhaps the Australian Defence Minister should have been involved as this revolving door minister is in charge of defence!

The proposed mass imunisation of an unthouroughly tested and not tested safe vacinne is scare mongering at the least. Why not vacinnate people and then see the damming results in generations to come. Yep that is what it seems that our government is encouraging.

Perhaps the people of authority could look at more natural ways for the body to defend against all the illnesses that are causing so much dis-tress and dis-ease that seem to make our hospitals and medical system overloaded.

Some simple natural defenses that could be used could include food and nutrition management.

A healthy probiotic solution could be In-Liven Probiotic which is available from my favourite Natural Therpay store in Woy Woy - Gnostic Healing Sanctuary.

Till next time
Keep healthy in 3 ways - heart, hands and head - eg spiritually, physically and mentally.

cosmetic ingredients you could eat - and a body clean up

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Wellness: A sense of wellness overall, A life force vibrance that has you walking with a spring in your step, An educated choice about your health.

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So why not clean yourself up with a series of FIR sauna treatments, dust yourself off with a massage or Allergy elimination and Energy Healing. Spring into Summer feeling on top of the world, with supplements for Hay Fever, inflammation, Probiotics & Anti-oxidants all available to support you. Then purchase some skin care & make-up to give you a healthy glow that will have you looking & feeling young &vibrant with a natural glow the envy of your friends.

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3 poos dropped in the test lab box -now wait 4 the results

The Faecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) that is run annually by the Central Coast NSW Rotary is a great initiative.


This simple test is a great way to see if your diet lifestyle may be contributing to the reduction in longevity of your body.

Do we really need to think on this one - eat healthy and natural food.

Honey - natural healing vs synthetic compounds

Another day & yet another Ah Ha - Honey is able to clean up infections and heal the body.

For me, this is not something new. I heard about this many years ago, perhaps our ancestors forgot to tell the commercially driven entrepreneurs that honey was a gr8 source of healing

But then, you cannot package and trademark honey and charge massive amounts of money to test the chemically derived product that has so many side effects you may need to buy even more commercially sold poisons to treat the next infection that you received from unnatural product.

Where do you get honey? just about everywhere - hopefully the bees will continue to breed and survive the chemical concoctions that people recommend to the home gardener and the products that some non organic farmers use.

Is honey safe - well I eat honey and use it in my cooking so if I can eat a natural food I will call it safe.

Unfortunately for vegans, honey is not an option for healing, but I am sure that there are many other sources such as Aloe Vera. If you are vegan send me some other fantastic ideas for healing.

Have a healthy life, live it, feel it, love it.