Carrot Cupcakes Everyone seems to love Carrot Cake, what I also like about them is how wonderfully moist they are and how flavorful they taste. I love this Carrot Cupcake recipe because it's so easy to make. No mixer is required. The time consuming part is the grating of the fresh carrots. I have included applesauce in the cupcake batter which, along with the oil, makes these cupcakes so moist. But, if you like, you could use an equal amount of grated apple or even crushed pineapple. You can also add 1/2 cup (120 ml) of currants or raisins to the batter. Carrot Cakes became popular with the health food craze of the 1970s. There are many theories on the origin of this cake, some say it descended from the English's baked carrot puddings or European steamed carrot puddings. Others say it may have come from German carrot breads. Carrots were used in European sweet cakes since the Middle Ages when other sweeteners were hard to find or just too expensive. In fact, carrots, along
Chilli Garlic Rice Chilli Garlic Fried Rice is a fantastic rice recipe- a vibrant and healthy rice dish with the goodness of garlic. Popular Indian street food, this Chilli garlic rice is extremely appealing with spicy chilli flakes and dominant garlic flavours. You may add scrambled egg or stir-fried chicken pieces or prawn to serve it as main dish or for a healthy school or office lunch pack. This can be cooked as quick as can with simple ingredients. You can prepare the rice beforehand to get rid of the stickiness. For perfect rice, make sure the rice is cold enough before mixing in the garlic. Garlic has many health and medicinal properties. The Sulphur compounds found in Garlic is proved to be beneficial to overall health and it is rich in Vitamin C, manganese and vitamin B6. So, Chilli Garlic rice makes a great lunch option for kids; as it contains enough Carbohydrates and Garlic to help them retain their energy and immun