Tofu bhindi/okra Kadai – Vegan
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Easy Stir Fry with tofu and bhindi/oakra; love this type of dish for a quick easy dinner. This curry is full of tasty including bhindi and bell peppers that meld beautifully with aromatic spices and flavorful tofu. No need for special tofu though, this dish will be just as spectacular with plain tofu!
Health Benefits:
- Okra is a “power house of valuable nutrients” according to the university of illinios extension program. It contains no fat or cholesterol, rich amount of soluble fiber , which promotes healthy cholesterol levels and insoluble fibers. It is also high in folic acid and vitamin A which promotes healthy tissues and eyes.
- Tofu is a soft, cheese-like food derived from soybeans. It is also known as soya curd. It is rich in protein enables the body to develop healthy muscles, rich in calcium for healthy bones and calcium
Serves: 2-3
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
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Three seed (sesame, flax and melon) rice
About:
This is a simple rice with roasted and ground powder of three seeds. I used capsicum and peas here. This spice powder can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container and on busy days can be just mixed with rice without any tempering and delish.
Once they are ground, their fatty acids oil may go rancid; therefore, eating them soon after grinding is important.
This is great for packed lunch/ breakfast.
Health Benefits:
Sesame seeds offer a nutty yet delicate are packed with minerals – copper, magnesium and calcium – and tryptophan
Flaxseeds have a very high concentration of omega 3 fatty acids. These fatty acids are anti-inflammatory, important in bone health and a protector of the heart.
Watermelon include the prevention of kidney disorders, high blood pressure, the prevention of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, heat stroke, macular degeneration and impotence.
Serves: 3-4
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Soaking time: 1 hour
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