Monthly Archives: November 2014
Bulgur cumin pulao (Low Cal)
About:
Jeera pulao is basically rice flavoured with cumin and lightly spiced with whole garam masala.
Just to make it healthy I used bulgur wheat instead of rice and spiced up with green chilli and pepper as a variation. Jeera pulao perfectly complements a well made dal or a vegetable curry.
Health benefits of Bulgur:
Bulgur is what’s left after wheat kernels have been steamed, dried, and crushed. Bulgur makes a healthy and quick addition to any meal because it’s 100 percent whole wheat that’s specially prepared to decrease cooking time. It’s a good source of fiber, protein, iron and vitamin B-6. One thing to keep in mind, a cup of bulgur has fewer calories, less fat, and more than twice the fiber of brown rice.
Serves: 2
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Preparation time: 15 minutes
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Mexican rose coco beans curry
About:
This is a delectant protein rich curry with rose cocoa beans. I first soaked the cocoa beans overnight and cooked beans simmered in the tomato sauce with the blend of spices.
I served this with Mexican Cilantro and Parsley rice (recipe link). Make it as a meal by adding salsa (Recipe link)
Health Benefits:
Rose coco beans have high levels of soluble fibre makes them beneficial in reducing cholesterol and blood sugar levels in humans. Loaded with nutrients, they are used in various cuisines and are a key ingredient served cold in salads or hot in delicious curries
Yields-4-6 servings
Preparation time-10 minutes
Cooking time-30 minutes
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