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Crispy Baked Garlic Tofu

Crispy Baked Garlic Tofu

A heartwarming snack for the monsoon season, these bite-sized pieces of tofu are sure to treat you right. Enhanced with garlic, baked to crispy perfection and topped with chilli sauce: what more do you need on a chilly evening!
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Course Snack

Ingredients
  

  • 100 Grams Tofu cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 2 No Garlic cloves Minced
  • 1/4 Tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1/4 Tbsp Onion powder
  • 1/8 Tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp Water
  • 1/2 Tbsp Sugar
  • 1/4 Tsp Chilli sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Place tofu pieces on a silicon baking mat or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake the tofu for 35-40 minutes until golden and crisp around the edges, flipping the pieces halfway through.
  • When the tofu is almost done, make the sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add garlic, soy sauce, onion powder, brown sugar and sriracha. Add cornstarch and water to a small bowl and mix until cornstarch is fully dissolved. Add this mix to the saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil and stir until everything is completely mixed and the sauce has thickened. If your sauce is too thick, you can add another 1 tbsp of water.
  • Add the baked tofu to saucepan and coat with sauce. Serve warm.
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Three Beans Chaat

 

Three Beans chat recipe

Three Beans Chaat

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Course Snack
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients
  

For the chaat

  • 1/2 Cup rajma cooked
  • 1/2 Cup chana cooked
  • 1/2 Cup chowli (blacked eye) beans cooked
  • 1/4 Cup green beans cooked
  • 1/4 Cup onions chopped
  • 1/4 Cup tomatoes chopped
  • 1/4 Cup cucumber chopped
  • 1/4 Cup pomegranate

For the dressing

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp chaat masala
  • salt and pepper(To Taste)
  • 1 Tsp coriander chopped

Instructions
 

  • Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, chaat masala, salt, pepper, chopped coriander to make a wonderful dressing.
  • Mix all the rajma, channa, chowli beans and green beans into the dressing.
  • Then add chopped onion, tomatoes and cucumber.
  • Mix it well and let it soak the dressing in the fridge for approximately an hour.
  • Serve chilled.
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Asian Salad

 

Asian Salad

Asian Salad

I've got a nice crunchy Asian salad for you guys with quintessential Asian flavours and loads of colourful veggires.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup white cabbage chopped
  • 1 Cup red cabbage chopped
  • 1 Cup carrots grated or shredded
  • 1 Cup shelled edamame cooked
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 1/2 Cup roasted cashews finely chopped
  • Handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Crispy wonton strips optional

For Dressing

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger
  • kosher salt and fresh black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large salad bowl, toss together all of the salad ingredients. If using wonton strips, hold off on adding those until after the dressing.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Then pour over the salad and throughly toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
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Cucumber Rolls With A Twist

 

Cucumber Rolls recipe

Cucumber Rolls With A Twist

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Ingredients
  

  • cucumbers
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoons herbs such as cilantro (optional)
  • Ham or turkey if desired optional

Instructions
 

  • 1. Thinly slice cucumbers using a mandoline or using a vegetable peeler. Lay the cucumbers aside on a paper towel plate to drain excess moisture.
  • 2. Mix together the yogurt, curry powder and lime juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • 3. Spread the yogurt mixture across the cucumber slices and sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired.
  • 4. Spread thinly sliced ham or turkey across the cucumber slices if desired.
  • 5. Roll up carefully, using a toothpick to close if needed.
  • 6. Keep refrigerated until serving.

Notes

Looking for a cool and refreshing snack? Look no further. Check out this super cool cucumber rolls
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Sprouts Salad

Sprouts Salad

Sprouts Salad

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Ingredients
  

  • Sprouted mung beans - 1 cup
  • Onion - 1 medium finely chopped
  • Tomato - 1 medium finely chopped
  • Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
  • Salt - 1 tsp or more
  • Lemon juice - 1 tsp

Instructions
 

  • Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Squeeze the lemon juice at the end.
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Beetroot and Feta Salad/Sandwich

 

Beetroot Feta Sandwich

Beetroot and Feta Salad / Sandwich

Chef Harish Rao
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium beetroot
  • 50 g baby spinach
  • 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 50 g feta crumbled
  • 1/4 cup walnuts lightly toasted
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to season
  • 2 slices whole wheat/multigrain bread

Instructions
 

  • Step 1
  • Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Wash beetroot. Pat dry. Wrap in foil. Place on a baking tray. Roast for 1 hour or until tender. Cool for 15 minutes. Meanwhile prepare remaining ingredients. Peel and discard skin from beetroot. Cut beetroot into 2 cm pieces.
  • Step 2
  • Combine spinach, onion, feta, walnuts and beetroot in a bowl. Toss to combine.
  • Step 3
  • Place orange juice, oil and mustard in a screw-top jar. Season with salt and pepper. Secure lid. Shake to combine. Add to beetroot mixture. Toss to combine. Serve on bread.
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Zucchini and Chicken Salad

 

Zucchini and Chicken Salad

Chef Harish Rao
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Ingredients
  

  • 150 g boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 bunch spinach chopped
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup chopped peppers
  • 1/4 cup cucumber
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking Chicken
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 50 g Zucchini thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • 1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Add zucchini; toss to coat, and let marinate while cooking chicken.
  • 2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil over medium. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken until golden brown and opaque throughout, about 7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet, and slice thinly.
  • 3. Toss chicken with zucchini mixture, spinach, onion and cucumber.
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Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad

Chef Harish Rao
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup blanched quartered mushrooms
  • 1 cup blanched broccoli florets
  • 1 cup lettuce torn into pieces
  • 1/4 cup paneer
  • 1 cup blanched baby corn cubes
  • To Be Mixed Into A Vinaigrette Dressing
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard powder
  • 1/4 cup fresh cream
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Blanch the mushrooms, broccoli and baby corn
  • Sear the paneer in the olive oil
  • Combine all the ingredients for the salad in a bowl and mix well.
  • Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
  • Serve immediately

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