Category Archives: Starters
Soya chunks Manchurian
About:
An Indo-chinese manchurian with Soya chunks in it, which remains soft, succulent and obsorbs the flavours well. The sauces added here helps to get rid of bland taste of soya chunks and also makes the manchurian tasty and flavourful. It gets an added taste from Ginger and Garlic.
Health Benefits:
Soya chunks are processed form of soya flour and water; Wonderful option for those on a vegetarian diet. The textured soya protein in granules or chunks consists of less fat than tofu and easy to cook as well.
Servings: 2 people
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 – 25 minutes
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Quinoa red kidney beans Patties
About:
I combined my beans with powdered oats and quinoa for the basic patty mixture. Added in sautéed bell peppers, carrots and onions for a veggie boost, and then served with salads and buns as a burger.
Health Benefits:
Red beans are packed with protein and fiber along with several essential vitamins and minerals. They’re also loaded with antioxidants, which help prevent chronic diseases.
Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is a grain-like crop with many unique qualities and health benefits such as a very high protein content (about twice that of regular cereal grains), which makes it a great source of protein for vegetarians. It is also a good source of dietary fiber and several vitamins and minerals. And it’s gluten-free which makes it a nice option for people who are gluten-intolerant.
Yields – 6 to 8
Preparation time- 20 minutes (including the cooking time of quinoa)
Cooking time- 8-10 minutes per patty/per batch
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