Category Archives: Main dish

Amla Rajma pulao


Kidney beans rice2

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This no-fuss red kidney beans, amla/gooseberry and brown rice is one of the most convenient meal recipes of all times. Super easy, simple and extremely nutritious and this Rice Pilaf featuring – authentic spices with the goodness of amla/gooseberry and bean.
This recipe is full of protein and fiber, two healthy nutrition components.
Health Benefits:

With their deep red color, cooked red kidney beans can liven up a wide range of meals including salads, soups and stews. Packed with protein, soluble (and insoluble) fiber, folate (vitamin B9), magnesium, potassium and a number of other health promoting nutrients, red kidney beans (haricots rouges, red beans, in French) are a true superfood.
The health benefits of Indian Gooseberry, also known as Amla, can be partially attributed to its high vitamin-C content. Amla enhances food absorption, balances stomach acid, fortifies the liver, nourishes the brain and mental functioning, supports the heart, strengthens the lungs, regulates elimination of free radicals, enhances fertility, helps the urinary system, increases skin health, promotes healthier hair, acts as a body coolant, flushes out toxins, increases vitality, strengthens eyes, improves muscle tone and, acts as an antioxidant.

Served-2-3
Preparation time-10 minutes
Soaking time- 5-6hours/overnight (if using dry beans)
Cooking time-30 minutes

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Watermelon rind/peel and Yellow moong Dosa/crepes


Melon Dosa6

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Traditionally dosa is a thin, spicy crispy-like food made form fermented rice and urad dal and there are many variantions. Here this dosa batter is the combination of yellow moong dal and brown rice where the moong dal is rich in protein, fiber and low in fat.  Yellow moong dal is green mung beans that have been hulled and split so it is easier to digest than other legumes.

Combination of brown rice, yellow moong makes the dish nutritious, rich in fiber.

Yields: 10-12
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Fermenting time: 6-8 hrs
Cooking time: 2-3 minutes per crepes/dosa

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