Protein Rich Recipes

Vegetable sprouts moong appe for healthy breakfast

Vegetable sprouted moong appe is a protein rich healthy breakfast prepared with sprouted moong, black Chana, vegetables and some simple spices.

These soft, fluffy and crispy appe are an easy breakfast, snack or even main meal recipe that you can prepare instantly. Also known as paniyaram or paddu. These are make in a special pan with multiple small spaces. The pan is similar to the ebleskiver. Pan used in Danish cooking. It is a take on the classic South indian Kuzhi paniyaram recipe that is made using fermented batter.

Vegetable sprouts moong Appe recipe using sprouted moong, Chana and vegetable is one of my favorite recipe for lunch or dinner. Simple, quick, nutritious, and satisfying!

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Ingredients:

Sprouted Moong – 1 cup (approx. 30gm)

Sprouted Black Chana – 1/2 cup (approx. 15gm)

chopped green chilly – 2-3 pieces

chopped ginger – 2 pieces

garlic -3-4pieces

cumin seeds – 1 tsp (approx. 5gm)

Curry leaves – 3-4 leaves

Salt to taste

Rawa – 1/4 cup (approx. 10gm)

gram flour (Besan) – 1/4 cup (approx. 10gm)

chopped onion – 1/4 cup (approx. 10gm)

chopped carrot – 1/4 cup (approx. 10gm)

capsicum – 1/4 cup (approx. 10gm)

chopped coriander leaves – 1/4 cup (approx. 10gm)

Baking soda – 1/2 tsp (approx. 2gm)

Oil – 1 tsp (approx. 5gm)

Mustered seeds – 1 tsp(approx. 5gm)

Method:

Firstly, take a mixture jar in it take sprouted moong and Chana, then add green chilly, ginger, garlic, curry leaves, cumin seeds, salt and water. Grind it properly to a smooth consistency.

Then, in a bowl add grind sprouted moong mixture, then add rawa, besan, chopped all vegetables, and baking soda. Mix everything together until well combined.

Heat the appe pan until hot. Add 1/4 teaspoon of oil or brush the appe pan with some oil. Pour 1 teaspoon of the batter to fill the mould. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges turn firm. Gently flip each appe over with a skewer, chopstick or wooden spatula and cook on the other side. Turn again, if necessary, to make sure the appe is evenly cooked on both sides and its nicely golden in color.

The Appe is ready if it has became crispy and golden on both sides.

Serve the Appe hot with green chutney.

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Egg ramen bowl

How to cook dish Egg ramen bowl

Egg ramen bowl is a great recipe, for a quick and easy breakfast. Egg ramen bowl is full of nutrition and will work magically on one’s palette. It looks cute, contains well-managed portions and there is no compromise on taste as well.

Well, gym-going people are advised to increase their daily protein intake. This recipe will suit them a lot. The egg ramen bowl calories prime focus is protein. The egg ramen bowl will fulfill hunger pangs and also help in building muscles with fast recovery post-training.

Adults and kids will really love it a lot. This recipe will remain the same for children but while serving it to the kids go easy on spices. It can be served as a quick lunch or dinner recipe for everyone.

Ingredients

Sesame oil – 1 tsp

Shitake mushroom- Twenty gms

Light soya sauce – 15 ml

Salt – as per taste

Red chili flakes- 0.5 tsp

Black sesame seeds – 1/2 tsp

White sesame seeds- Half tsp

Whole wheat noodles- 200 gm

Chicken 100 gm

Chicken bone broth- 500 ml

Ginger- Fifteen gms

Carrot- Half piece

Celery- a few

Spring onion – 60 gm

Garlic 14 gm

Egg – 2

Green cabbage- 0.25 cups

Serves- 2 people

Method

Firstly, heat the oil in a saucepan.

Besides, keep eggs, noodles, and chicken for boiling separately.

Then, add ingredients such as onions, ginger, garlic, and celery and saute for a minute.

Furthermore, add the chicken broth.

Well, add soy sauce, and simmer for a minute.

Check the seasoning in the mixture also.

Keep a check on egg, noodles, and chicken as well. Keep them all aside when done. Also, keep the chicken broth.

Now, take the strained noodles and place them in the bottom of a fresh bowl.

In addition, proceed to garnish the bowl with the Carrot, Cabbage, and pieces of some chicken. Then, add halved boiled egg and pour the hot chicken broth, into the bowl.

Garnish with items like- sprinklings of sesame seeds, chili flakes , and spring onion greens.

Finally, serve hot and enjoy the bowl!

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Avacado toast

Delicious Avacado toast recipe

Avocado toast recipe is filling as well as easy to make!. Avacado toast is prepared using hard-boiled egg, flaky salt, and pepper, this dish is healthy, protein-packed, and delicious also.

This dish works brilliantly for breakfast, lunch, and even for dinner. The interesting part is that the star of this toast is avocado, so it’s recommended to use ripe avocados. Well, nobody likes slicing into an avocado and finding it’s underripe or worse, brown. So, ripe avocados are essential for the best avocado toast.

This avocado toast recipe is made with whole grain toast, mashed avocado, and hard-boiled egg (sliced). Moreover, adding egg to avocado toast is an easy way to add protein to this dish.

Ingredients

1 slice of whole wheat bread, toasted

1/2 ripe medium avocado

1 hard-boiled egg, sliced

pepper – a pinch

Salt, to taste

Serving 1 person

Method

Firstly, take a fresh ripe avocado and cut it into two halves.

Take a container and add water, and a little salt to it. Add an egg to it and keep it for boiling.

Besides, take the bread and toast it in a toaster and keep it aside on a plate.

Now, take one-half of the avocado and use a fork or spoon and pull the inner soft part out of it.

Side by side, keep checking the egg. Once done, switch off the flame.

Further, place the inner part of the avocado on the toast, and spread it evenly.

Then, take the boiled egg, peel it, and slice it into a shape of a coin.

Place the sliced boiled egg on the toast and cover the toast with the egg slices.

Well, sprinkle a little pepper and salt on top of the egg.

Finally, serve and enjoy!

Avacado toast can be eaten for breakfast or lunch or dinner meal.

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Tofu fry

Quick & crispy Tofu fry recipe

Tofu fry is the fastest, easiest way to make crispy tofu for any dish. Tofu fry is perfect for adding to stir-fries, curries, and more!

Tofu is basically soy milk that’s turned into curds and pressed into blocks. Well, it was invented in China and is used in many Asian cuisines from Chinese to Thai as well. Tofu has no flavor at all. But when combined with simple flavorings, it tastes really good and meaty all at once.

Ingredients

350-400 g firm tofu

3 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp honey

2 tbsp corn flour

Two tbsp oil

Coriander leaves – a few

Serving 4 people

Method

First, start by removing the excess moisture from the cubed tofu by squeezing and
patting it with a clean kitchen towel.

Furthermore, add it to a large bowl. Coat it with 1 tbsp of soy sauce.

Well, toss the mixture.

Besides, take a sieve and sprinkle the cornflour over the tofu whilst tossing in between
to evenly coat.

In addition, add oil to a non-stick frying pan on high heat. Once the oil is hot, put
the tofu cubes into the pan.

Then, evenly distribute the tofu in the pan so none of them are touching, otherwise,
they will stick together.

Let them fry, until golden brown and crispy on one side.

Further, add the remaining soy sauce and honey to the pan. Toss the tofu gently so that
the sauces get mixed well.

Now, continue shallow frying the tofu cubes. Make at least two sides crispy.

Garnish with coriander leaves

Finally, serve hot and enjoy!

It can be eaten with rice, noodles, in a salad, or with roasted soy veggies.

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Tofu bhurji

Tasty Tofu bhurji recipe in 20 mins.

Tofu bhurji known as Indian Style Tofu scramble is a very tasty and easy vegetarian dish inspired by an egg bhurji recipe. Tofu bhurji is cooked using ingredients such as crumbled tofu, onion, tomato, bell pepper, and spices. It’s vegan, gluten-free and Keto-friendly dish!

Tofu is known as bean curd (soya paneer), it is prepared by coagulating soya milk and then pressing the resulting curds into solid white blocks of varying softness, it can be silkensoftfirm, or extra firm

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil

½ teaspoon jeera (cumin)

One teaspoon ginger grated

2 green chilies finely chopped

01 medium onion finely chopped

medium tomato finely chopped- 1

colored bell pepper diced- 1 cup

Half a tsp haldi

¼ teaspoon red chilli powder

garam masala – ½ tsp

One cup of firm tofu (200 grams)

Salt to taste

2 tablespoons cilantro (coriander leaves)

Few drops of lime juice

Serving 3 people

Method

Firstly, press tofu with some heavy objects for 15-20 minutes. This will drain the excess moisture.

Then, crumble the tofu gently with your fingers and keep it aside.

Besides, heat oil in a pan. Add jeera and let them splutter.

Next, add ginger & green chilies and saute for a few seconds.

Then, add onions and colored bell peppers. Saute them till they are a little soft in texture.

Furthermore, add tomatoes and spices such as turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, and garam masala.

Well, cook tomatoes till they become soft and mushy.

Then, add crumbled tofu to it. Mix well and cook covered for a few minutes.

Switch off the flame.

Now, add lime juice to the bhurji and garnish with coriander leaves. Mix it a little.

Finally, serve hot & enjoy!

It can be eaten with roti or paratha or used as stuffing for sandwiches.

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Peanut sauce soba with crispy tofu

How to cook Peanut sauce soba with crispy tofu

Peanut sauce soba with crispy tofu is a simple but satisfying dish. Peanut sauce soba with crispy tofu recipe has, garlic-soy marinated tofu dredged in cornstarch and air-fried until it turns golden brown and crisp. This dish is a source of protein and is filling also. The dish can be served in lunch or dinner meals!

Ingredients

350 gm tofu

3 tbsp canola oil

2 tsp grated garlic, divided

2 1/2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce, divided

Three tbsp natural smooth peanut butter

 1 tbsp agave or honey

One tbsp fresh lime juice

1/4 cup hot water

One-fourth tsp grated ginger

1 tsp chilli sauce

1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

2/3 cup cornstarch 

230 gm soba noodles (buckwheat noodles), cooked per package directions

140 gm baby spinach

Serving 4 people

Method

Firstly, take tofu and cut into cubes.

Next, take another bowl and whisk ingredients such as canola oil, half of the garlic, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce.

Then, transfer one-third to a small baking dish, and coat the bottom evenly. Add tofu to it and pour the above marinade on top. Gently turn tofu to coat then let it sit at room temp for 45 minutes.

Further, in a medium bowl, combine items such as peanut butter, honey, and lime juice with the remaining 11/2 tbsp soy sauce.

Next, whisk it in hot water to emulsify. Whisk in ginger, sriracha, sesame oil, and remaining garlic.

Well, keep it aside.

Moreover, heat the air fryer to 400°F. Now, carefully dredge marinated tofu in cornstarch and coat evenly & shaking off excess. Place tofu in an air fryer basket.

Air-fry them, until golden brown and crisp.

Meanwhile, take a large bowl and toss warm soba noodles (buckwheat noodles) with baby spinach and peanut sauce.

Then, add crispy tofu to it.

Finally, serve & enjoy!

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Egg keema

Lets make Egg keema recipe

Egg Keema is basically an Indian Street Food known as keema pav. Egg keema is a dish high in protein.

In this dish, hard-boiled eggs are grated and cooked with Indian spices such as turmeric, garam masala, and coriander powder. This recipe is ready within minutes!. It is an amazing dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner meal and it is filling for the tummy also.

Ingredients

3 hard-boiled eggs (shredded)

½ cup tomato chopped

Half cup onion chopped

1/4 – 1/2 tsp garlic paste

 Ginger paste ¼ – ½ teaspoon

Garam masala- Half tsp

Tandoori masala – a pinch (optional)

Turmeric powder- a little

Water – as per dish consistency

Red chili powder- 1 tsp

Salt- as per taste

Tempered oil

1 tbsp oil

2-3 whole black peppercorn

Serving 2 people

Method

Firstly, heat oil in a wide bottom pan and then add peppercorns to it.

Then, give them a roast until they slightly pop. Further, add onions to it. Cook them until they turn slightly brown in color.

Once the onions have cooked, add the chopped tomatoes.

Mix well.

Now, add ingredients such as salt, red chili powder, garam masala, tandoori masala, turmeric, ginger, and garlic.

Mix well and cook for about a few minutes. 

Besides this, grate the hard-boiled eggs into the pan then, add a splash of water, and stir.

If you want the consistency a bit more gravy-like then, add a little water to it and adjust the consistency. Do not add too much water to it.

Well, cook on medium-low heat for about a few minutes.

Furthermore, garnish with coriander leaves.

Finally, serve hot and enjoy!

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Pesarattu moong dal dosa

Lets make dish Pesarattu moong dal dosa

Pesarattu moong dal dosa is healthy and delicious and it’s Andhra’s special Pesarattu recipe. Pesarattu moong dal dosa is usually eaten as a breakfast dish. Well, there are a number of ways this crisp dosa can be made and the recipe is very simple also. In the Telugu language (the native language of the state), Pesarattu means Attu (dosa) made from Pesalu (Green Gram/Whole Green Moong Dal).

Ingredients

½ cups Whole Green Moong Dal

Half tbsp raw rice

¼ inch ginger

One-fourth green chili

Cumin seeds- Half tsp

Salt as per taste

Little oil

Onion chopped- one-fourth cup

Serving 5 people

Method

Firstly, take a bowl. Wash and soak 2 cups whole green moong & 2 tbsp raw rice with enough water for 4-6 hours or overnight.

Then, drain the water and add it to a blender. Put 1-inch ginger, 1- 1/2 green chilly, and 2 teaspoons cumin seeds also in the blender.

Well, blend into a smooth batter. Sprinkle some water only if needed.

Add salt and mix it well. The consistency of the batter should be thick like in the case of idli batter.

Next, heat a dosa tawa on medium flame and spread the pesarattu batter on it as thin as possible.

Further, drizzle oil all over the pesarattu also sprinkle finely chopped onions on it.

Let it cook on low to medium flame for a longer time till golden brown spots appear on its surface.

Now, gently remove the dosa from the tawa and fold it in half. Repeat the same process with the rest of the batter also.

Finally, serve hot and enjoy!

It can be eaten with Coconut Chutney & Andhra Special Ginger Chutney.

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Thai green curry with tofu

How to prepare Thai green curry with tofu

Thai green curry with tofu recipe is made with homemade Thai green curry paste that can be easily customized with ones favorite veggies and Tofu, a plant-based protein. Thai green curry with tofu is spicy hot and saucy. It is delicious to enjoy with rice or chapati. It contains tofu which is a plant-based protein. Vegans can go for this satisfying dish!

Ingredients

Tofu- 250 gms, diced

2 to 3 chilies red colored and small-sized

1 green chili

One inch ginger

Two – three garlic cloves

¼ cup onions

Little coriander leaves

Lemon grass stalks- 2

02 tsp coriander leaves

01 tsp cumin seeds

Soya sauce- one tsp

¼ tsp lemon zest (optional)

3 tbsp coconut milk (optional)

Green curry-

Oil – Little

Water – Two cups

Cup – 1, coconut milk (Thick)

Basil leaves – 1 few

Salt- as per taste

Vegetables-

French beans- one fourth

Bell pepper- ¼ -1/3 cup

1/3 baby corn

1/3- ½ carrot

Half cup mushrooms

Cauliflower 01 cup

Little coriander leaves

Serving – 4 people

Method

Firstly, take the following chopped items in a mixer-grinder such as- thai red chilies, green chili, coriander leaves, soy sauce, shallots, galangal, lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and lemon zest.

Then, grind these ingredients to a semi-fine or fine paste without adding water.

Well, if the mixture is too dry, add water and grind the curry paste.

Further, grind to a semi-fine or fine paste.

Next, take tofu and shallow fry them in a pan, till little brown in colour. Once done, keep it aside.

Making Thai Green Curry

Firstly, in a pan heat oil on medium-low heat.

Add the green curry paste. Sauté the paste for 1 minute on low to medium-low heat.

Next, add tofu and chopped mixed vegetables to it.

Further, add 2 cups of water and mix well.

Now, cover and cook till the veggies are almost done. Do not overcook the vegetables.

In addition, add thick coconut milk and mix it well

Also, add salt as required. Mix again

Now, bring the curry to a gentle simmer. At last, add some chopped Thai basil leaves.

Stir it and then switch off the heat.

Garnish with chopped spring onion greens, Thai basil, or a few sliced Thai red chilies.

Finally, serve and enjoy!

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Vegan shahi paneer

Lets prepare Vegan shahi paneer dish

Vegan shahi paneer or shahi tofu is such an amazing recipe. Vegan shahi paneer has all those comforting, rich flavors of a shahi paneer recipe, but made with plant-based tofu and yogurt!

Shahi paneer is called a creamier, sweeter paneer dish, but it is well-balanced with spices to make it really tempting.

Ingredients

250 gm tofu

1 tbsp oil 

2 tbsp butter

One-inch ginger, minced

2 green chilis, chopped

Two green cardamoms, crushed

01 medium onion, sliced

¼ cup cashews

4 medium tomatoes, chopped 

⅓ cup yogurt

½ tsp red chili powder

¾ tsp Kashmiri lal mirch

 Half tsp garam masala

One-fourth tsp ground turmeric

kasoori methi 1 tsp

maple syrup 01 teaspoon

Salt to taste

Serving 4 people

Method

Firstly, cut tofu into the shape of your choice and mix it with a little red chili powder and salt. Keep it aside.

Now, take a pan and add 1 tbsp butter to the pan over medium heat. Then add ingredients such as ginger, green chilis, and ground cardamom (from 2 green cardamoms).

In addition, stir for 1 minute before adding onions. Cook for a few minutes, stirring it frequently until the onion appears translucent in color.

Further, add cashews and tomatoes to it and increase heat to medium-high and cover it with the lid and cook for a few mins.

Stir in between.

Next, turn off the flame let it cool down, and then add yogurt to it. Stir it well and then turn on the flame. Then again stir it. Cook it uncovered for 5 minutes.

After that, remove the pan from the heat. Let it cool slightly.

Then, add ¼ cup water if necessary. Blend the mixture

Take a pan, and add oil to it. Now, take cut tofu and shallow fry it. Fry both sides till they turn light brown.

Besides, take another pan and add 1 tbsp of butter to it on medium-low and fry spices such as red chili powder, kashmiri lal, garam masala, turmeric, and kasoori methi (if using) until fragrant, about 1 minute. 

After that, pour the gravy into the pan containing spices also add salt, maple syrup, and a little more water if necessary.

Cook for a few mins over medium-low. Next, add tofu to the gravy. Cover and cook for a few more minutes.

Garnish with coriander leaves

Finally, serve and enjoy!

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