Category Archives: Indian

Indian Cuisine recipes

Aloo Gobi Broccoli paratha


Stuffed Paratha2

About:

Parathas (Indian flatbreads) are very popular in India and are typically served for breakfast. However, in the Western world this is served as a side with curries, or as an appetiser. Here in this paratha I used potoato, broccoli, cauliflower as a stuffing.

These parathas are the perfect start to your day. Filled with veggies, these whole wheat stuffed vegan flatbreads are sure to become your new favorite!

Health benefits:

Cauliflower and broccoli — along with other veggies, including Brussels sprouts and cabbage — make up the family of cruciferous vegetables.  Cauliflower and broccoli are both low in calories.  They contain glycosinolates, a family of nutrients that reduce cancer risk. Eating broccoli or cauliflower also boosts your intake of fiber and protein, two nutrients that help you feel satisfied after your meal.

Yields-8-10
Preparation time-30 minutes
Cooking time-30 minutes

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Bitter Melon/Gourd Chickpeas Gravy


Bitter gourd3

About:

Bitter gourd is combined with chickpeas and Peanuts makes the dish more nutritious in a spicy coconut gravy. To reduce the taste of bitter gourd it is cooked in sweet tangy tamarind and dates paste.

Health Benefits:

Bitter melon, also known as bitter gourd or karela (in India), is a unique vegetable-fruit that can be used as food or medicine. In addition to being a food ingredient, bitter melon has also long been used as a herbal remedy for a range of ailments, including type 2 diabetes.

So enjoy this as a side dish with rice or rotis.

Serves-3-4
Preparation time-15 minutes
Cooking time-30 minutes

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