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Steamed chayote/chow chow curry
About:
Chayote/ chow chow is a simple, healthy curry where steamed chow chow is sauted in onion and spices. Chow chow/chayote squash is actually a fruit that is used as a vegetable. Pronounced “chi-OH-tay,” it is small and pale green, resembling a large pear. In fact, it is also called vegetable pear. Related to the cucumber and zucchini, chayote has a mild, somewhat sweet flavour.
Steamed vegetables are a nutritious and quick choice for any dinner table. There are several methods to choose from, and you don’t need a steamer or any fancy equipment.
Health Benefits:
Chayote squash has no cholesterol or fat. Chayote is also extremely low in sodium, having only 3 mg in one-half cup. Chayote squash adds a bit of fiber to your diet. Purdue University says an herbal tea made with chayote squash leaves is used for lowering high blood pressure, dissolving kidney stones and treating atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries.
Serves: 3 to 4
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Preparation time: 20 minutes
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Veg Kurma
About:
It is a dish originating in Asia consisting of vegetables braised in a spiced sauce made with yogurt, cream, nut or seed paste. I used a blend of nuts and seeds with Coconut milk.
How does a warm and creamy squash curry sound to you right now? Good, right?! This vegan curry is made with rich coconut milk and infused with enough spices to make your tongue tingle. It’s the kind of dish that makes you look forward to dinner all day long. This is a hearty and vegan dish. Perfect for a chilly winter afternoon/night.
It’s worth going to the trouble of toasting and grinding your own spices, I think. The aromas and flavors of freshly-ground spices really punch up the whole dish
Yields-4-5 servings
Preparation time-15 minutes
Cooking time-30 minutes
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