Category Archives: Side dish

Mexican rose coco beans curry


Rosecoco beans

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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

Mexican combo

Yields-4-6 servings
Preparation time-10 minutes
Cooking time-30 minutes

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Sweet potatoes roasted in chilli sauce


Sweet potatoes roasted in chilli sauce

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This is a side dish where the roasted sweet potatoes are coated in spicy and hot chilli sauce. The chilli sauce is similar to that of schezwan sauce but i used tomato chilli with personalisation of taste.  As a variation roasted sweet potatoes than frying.

This dish makes a great side dish with any indo-chinese fried rice or noodles.

I served this with purple carrot rice (recipe link)

Yields-2-3 servings
Preparation time-10 minutes
Waiting time-30 minutes
Cooking time-15 minutes
Baking time-20 minutes

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