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Soya bean vegetable Upma: (Semolina Porridge)


Upma Soya Bean

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Upma/uppittu is a common south indian breakfast dish, cooked as a thick porridge from dry roasted semolina. Various seasonings and or vegetables are often added during cooking. Upma is served with chutney, lime slices or pickles as per individual preferences.

This is a usual upma recipe just the variation is including soya bean as its a great imposter, which is high in protein. Including soya bean in your diet can save you fat, especially saturated fat. You also get a fantastic fiber boost, both soluble and insoluble.

Serves: 2-3
Cooking time: 15mins
Preparation time: 30-40mins (including the time to cook soya bean)

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Tomato methi Chutney/Dip


Methi chutney

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Chutney is an excellent accompaniment to indian meals, sandwiches and any other savoury dish. Tomatoes are now eaten throughout the world and their consumption is believed to benefit the heart and especially when tomatoes are cooked, has been found beneficial in preventing prostate cancer.

Tomato chutney is simple and yet tasty dip which can be enjoyed as a dip or a spread. Adding methi makes it healthy, which helps to reduce the cholesterol level, control diabetes.

Enjoy this chutney/dip as a healthy and tasty accompaniment.

Makes: 3-4servings
Cooking time: 20-25mins
Preparation time: 15mins

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