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Crunchy Spiced Sweet Potatoes recipe – 151 calories
Ingredients:
21 ounces sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 green chilies, seeded and very finely diced
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
Indian Kachumbar Vegetable Salad recipe – 56 calories
Ingredients:
3 large tomatoes, cut into cubes
1 large onion, chopped
1 large cucumber, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation:
1. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
2. Allow to stand for about 1/2 an hour.
3. Serve alone or as a side dish.
Sweet Potato Curry recipe – 172 calories
Ingredients:
2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and diced
1/2 large sweet onion, chopped or 2 scallions, thinly sliced
10 ounces fresh spinach, washed, stemmed and coarsely chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
1-2 teaspoon canola oil
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon cumin
1/2 cup water
Basmati rice or brown rice, for serving
Preparation:
1. Peel, chop and steam the potatoes in a veggie steamer for about 15 minutes (you can also boil or bake them).
2. While the potatoes are cooking, heat 1-2 tsp of canola or vegetable oil over medium heat.
3. Add the onions and sauté for about 2-3 minutes (until they begin to soften).
4. Add the curry powder, cumin, and cinnamon, and stir to coat the onions evenly with the spices.
5. Add the tomatoes (with their juices) and the chickpeas, stir to combine.
6. Add 1/2 cup water and raise the heat up to a strong simmer for about 1-2 minutes.
7. Add the fresh spinach (a few handfuls at a time), stirring to coat with the cooking liquid.
8. When all the spinach is added to the pan, cover and simmer for about 3 minutes (until the spinach is just wilted).
9. Add the cooked sweet potatoes to the liquid, and stir to coat.
10. Simmer for another 3-5 minutes (or until the flavors are well combined).
11. Transfer to a serving dish, toss with fresh cilantro and serve hot (over Basmati or brown rice).
Mango Lassi (Indian Beverage) recipe – 180 calories
Ingredients:
3 fresh mango, cubed
9 fluid ounces yogurt
4 1/2 fluid ounces milk
4 teaspoons granulated sugar
Preparation:
1. Place all the ingredients into a blender and blend for about 2 minutes (or until smooth).
2. Pour into glasses and serve.
Curried Cauliflower recipe – 93 calories
Ingredients:
2 cups cauliflower florets
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 fresh tomato, peeled & chopped
2 teaspoons lite olive oil
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
salt (to taste)
Preparation:
1. Steam the cauliflower for about 5 minutes, reserve 1/2 cup of the water.
2. Put the oil in a saucepan; add the garlic and onion, and saute until soft.
3. Stir in the curry, ginger and salt.
4. Add the tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
5. Add the cauliflower and the reserved 1/2 cup of water.
6. Cover and simmer for about 3 minutes (or longer if you want the vegetables well done).
7. Remove the cover to allow some of the liquid to evaporate.
8. Serve hot.
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