Crunchy peanut & tofu salad.

Tofu is high source of protein, Iron and calcium, it contains less amount of calories and fats. It looks very similar to paneer. There are many varieties of tofu like soft, medium, firm, dry, fermented, flavored and many more. Mostly for salads soft tofu is used but I prefer firm tofu because it is easy to work with.

Peanut and tofu is a very famous combination used in Asian cuisine. This salad is little sweet, little Tangy and crunchiness of peanuts adds great texture.

Ingredients:

1 small pack firm tofu

½ cup coarsely crushed peanuts

1½ tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp lime juice

1 tbsp sesame oil

½ tsp chili powder

Salt to taste

Method:

In bowl mix oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice and chili powder.

Now add crushed peanuts and mix again, then add tofu and salt and gently mix together.

Serve with fried rice or stir fried noodles.

Enjoy!

Boondi Raita

This yummy raita/salad is a perfect side dish for any spicy curry or rice. This is the simplest and quickest recipe you can make. Made with tiny dumplings of chickpea flour or besan in creamy yogurt and few spices will add richness to your menu.  

Ingredients:

1 ½ cup of curd

1 cup of boondi

2 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp cumin powder

1 tsp chili powder

Salt to taste

Chopped coriander for garnishing

Method:

Soak boondi in some water for 10 min. then drain and squeeze boondi gently between your palms to remove extra water.

Mix sugar, cumin powder, chili powder and salt in yogurt and give it a good mix. Then add bondi to this yogurt mixture and mix again.

Garnish with chopped coriander and serve.

Enjoy!