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How to Make healthy Jowar Upma

By Annie Katare / Breakfast Recipes, Celiac Disease, Festival Recipes, Health Tips, Healthy Breakfast Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Weight loss for Diabetes - Recipes, Weight Loss Recipes

Jowar is one of the five top cereal crops in the world rich in protein, iron, and fibre. Jowar also has great antioxidants properties and is also gluten-free.

This recipe is easy to cook and nutritious. jowar upma is healthy due to its high fiber content, which aids digestion and promotes satiety.

This recipe is an ideal food to diabetic and celiac patients.

Ingredients

1.Jowar Seeds-2 cup

2.Onion, finely chopped- 1

3.Carrot, finely chopped -1

4.Green peas -1/4 cup

5.Roasted Peanuts -2 Tbsp

6.Ginger , grated-1 inch

7.Garlic , crushed-2 cloves

8.Green Chilli-2 chopped

9.Lemon juice-2 tsp

10.Turmeric powder -1/2 tsp

11.Rock Salt- as per taste

12.Black pepper powder-2 tsp

13.Oil -2 Tbsp

14.Water-4 cups

15.Coriander Leaves, finely chopped

Serving Size: 1 Bowl

Procedure:-

1. wash and soak Jowar pearls overnight or for at least 6 – 7 hours in water.

2.Drain the excess water. Place the Jowar into the pressure cooker along with 4 cups of water and salt.

3.Pressure cook for one whistle, turn the heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes and turn off the heat. Allow the pressure to release naturally.

4.The Jowar will continue to cook in the pressure that exists in the cooker.

5.Open the lid of the pressure cooker, you will see the jowar pearls have chewy texture. So you will need to add a little more water and allow it to cook through for some more time.

6.Steam the vegetables and keep them ready to make the upma.

7.Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat and saute the chopped onion, garlic and ginger for a couple of minutes until it is soft.

8.Once the onion turns translucent, add the peanuts and saute for another couple of minutes.

9.Now Add the steamed vegetables, turmeric powder, jowar, salt and black pepper. Adjust the seasonings to suit your taste.

10.Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid, reduce the heat to low and let Jowar Upma cook for about 5 minutes.

11.Turn off the heat and drizzle lemon juice over upma

12. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot, with chutney(optional).

Nutritional Value Of Jowar Upma –

Carbs-15gm

Fat-3gm

Protein-3 gm

calories-99 cal

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How to make Bottle Gourd Peanut (Sorakkai Verkadalai) Masala

By Kamna Dwivedi / Fitpiq Team, Health Tips, Weight loss for Diabetes - Recipes, Weight Loss Recipes

Introduction:-

This is Bottle Gourd Peanut (Sorakkai Verkadalai) Masala. A traditionally made Healthy and Tasty also known as Bottle gourd peanut curry. This is the perfect recipe with balance of flavors in our Bottle Gourd Peanut Curry recipe. This simple and easy vegan dish combines with the goodness of bottle gourd and the rich and nutty flavorful peanuts, creating a delightful and nutritious combination.

A wholesome and satisfying meal gives you many health benefits due to its nutritious ingredients. Such as – it is rich rich dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins, proteins and good fats. It is good in Weight Management, improves Digestive Health, good for heart health, also it gives you immunity system support and regulates blood sugar levels. Now let’s jump to the recipe.

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Ingredients:-

Bottle gourd chopped in cube – 2 cup
Peanut powdered – 1/3 cup
Turmeric Powder – ¼ tsp
Onion small, finely chopped – 1
Tomato small finely chopped – 1
Green Chili – adjust to taste
Jeera – 1 tsp
Red Chili cracked – 2
Cooking Oil – 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
Curry leaves – 4-5
Salt adjust to your taste
Water -1¼ cup

Method:-

To make Peanut powder masala – Firstly, heat a pan and Add 1 tsp jeera, some red chili and 1/3 cup of peanuts to the pan. Stir them till the peanuts are dry roasted nicely. Take them into a mixer jar.
After allowing all ingredients to cool down. Now, blend them and make a fine powder. Keep this powder aside for later use.
To make the Curry – Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan. Once the oil get heated, add 1 tsp mustard seeds. Now, allow it to pop. Now, gently add green chilis and curry leaves, let them roast a little. After that, add chopped onions and sauté them over medium heat until they turn pink in color. Then, add chopped tomatoes and cook it for a while.
After that, Sprinkle ¼ tsp turmeric powder, slightly roast it and let mixture to simmer. Cook the mixture until it’s mushy.
Next add the chopped bottle gourd to the onion-tomato gravy, mix all together. Then sprinkle ¼ cup water and salt to your taste.
Now, Cover the pan and let the curry cook on a medium flame. At regular intervals, check the bottle gourd should be cooked nicely.
Once the bottle gourd is thoroughly cooked. Add the ground peanut powder into the curry. Now, mix everything together for 1 min, and then switch off the flame.

Your South Indian Sorakkai Verkadalai masala or Bottle Gourd Peanut Curry is now ready to be served. Enjoy it with roti of rice.

Macros of Bottle gourd curry (per serving):-

Calories: 200-250 kcal
Protein: 6-8 grams
Carbohydrates: 15-20 grams
Fat: 12-15 grams

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Let’s make Traditional Mor Kulambu (Buttermilk curry)

By Kamna Dwivedi / Fitpiq Team, Healthy Recipes, Protein Rich Recipes, Weight Loss Recipes

Introduction:-

This is a Traditional Mor Kulambu (Buttermilk Curry). This easy and quick curry is very popular recipe in southern part of India, made with yogurt or buttermilk and various spices. It is primarily enjoyed for its delicious taste and flavors, and the uniqueness of Mor kulambu is made with veggies. These veggies are traditionally and commonly used in every where, that are okra(bhindi), pumpkin, brinjal, cucmber and bottle gourd It is not only quickly prepared, also gives you several health benefits like-

Probiotics, Mor kulambu is made up curd or buttermilk, which are the great sources of probiotics. Buttermilk has good bacteria that promote a healthy gut microbiota. Consuming foods rich in probiotics can help improve digestion and support overall gut health. This curry have cooling effects, especially during the summer. Mor kulambu also helps in weight management and provide you a feeling of fullness. Mor kulambu typically contains various spices and herbs and vegetables, which are rich in fiber, minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. These ingredients can contribute to boost your immunity.

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Ingredients:-

Rice – 1 tbsp
Toor dal – 2 tbsp
Ginger – 1/2 inch
Green chilli – adjust to taste
Coriander leaves – 1 tsp
Curry leaves 4-5
Cumin seeds – 1/2 tbsp
Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
Coconut fresh grated – 2 tsp
Turmeric – 1/4 tsp
Curd/buttermilk – 1 cup
Dry red chilli – 2 cracked
Veggies – 1 cup (okra, tomato, brinjal) add as per choice.
Oil – 1 tbsp
Salt to taste

Method:-

To prepare dal rice paste: Take a mixer jar, add soaked dal and rice, green chilies, grated coconut and cumin seeds, coriander leaves, turmeric and ginger. Add a little water and blend till it become smooth paste. Keep it aside.
For cooking: Heat some oil in a pan, add all the chopped vegetables(except tomato), turmeric powder. Now, add some water and cover it. Let them cook 4-5 min on a medium flame or till all vegetables cook well. And keep veggies aside for a while.
To make the curry base: Take a mixing bowl, whisk the yogurt or buttermilk until smooth. Now, heat some oil in a kadhai or wok. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves and let it splutter. After that add dal rice paste in kadhai and mix all together well.
Now, add whisked curd/buttermilk into the kadhai. Combine the curd and mixture together as a base. After wards, add all cooked vegetables together along with chopped tomato. Let all material cook for about 3-4 min.

Your South Indian Traditional Mor Kulambu Curry/Buttermilk Curry is ready. Serve hot with rice or roti and enjoy the flavor of south Indian cuisine.

Macros of Mor Kulambu:-

Calories: 134 kcal

Protein: 3 g

Carbohydrate: 8.6 g

Fat: 8 g

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How to make ragi idiyappam

By Raj Kumari / Health Tips

Introduction ragi idiyappam

Ragi idiyappam, a popular South Indian recipe made with ragi millet, is a healthier option. Idiyappam is generally made with rice flour. This is an ideal morning breakfast recipe and it is mostly shared with the spicy chutneys as the traditional and tastes equally good.

Everyone wants to consume wholesome, stomach-friendly meals. This Ragi Idiyappam dish is ideal for all such individuals and is always a hit with both children and adults. This is well-known by numerous names all across the world. Rice or Ragi noodles, string hoppers, idiyappam, and nool puttu (together with nool appam) are all available in Tamil.

list of health benefits of ragi idiyappam

Maintains blood sugar levels.
Treats anemia
Improves nervous system performance.
Improves heart health.
Healthy breakfast options.
Supports a gluten-free diet.
Provides essential amino acids.
Increases bone density.

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Ingredients ragi idiyappam

Ragi Flour – 2 cup
Rice Flour – 2-3 tablespoon
Boiled Water – As per requirement
Oil – 2 tablespoon
Salt – As per taste

Preparations

Firstly, Heat the pan, add ragi flour to it, and roast it on medium heat until the flour turns aromatic. Transfer the roasted flour to the large bowl and keep it aside.
Add 1 teaspoon of oil and 1 teaspoon of salt to a container. Bring the water to a rolling boil, then pour it over the flour and stir with a spoon. Add water to the flour and stir to combine.
Allow the dough to cool a little. Oil your hands and knead for two minutes. There will be a non-sticky dough created.
Now take the idiappam mold and grease it with some oil. This will prevent the dough from sticking to the mold.
Let’s make ragi idiyappam by making a cylindrical-shaped dough and placing the dough inside the mold. Keep the remaining dough covered, or it will harden.
Tighten the lid and start preparing idiyappam on the greased plate by pressing in a circular motion. Then, stack the plates and place them inside the pot, and steam it for 15 minutes.
After that, you can serve ragi idiappam with coconut chutneys, spicy chutneys, etc.

Macros for ragi idiyappam

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How to make Easy Nutrient Rich Upvas Cutlet

By Kamna Dwivedi / Fitpiq Team, Healthy Breakfast Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Potassium Rich Recipes, Weight loss for Diabetes - Recipes, Weight Loss Recipes

Introduction:-

This is very Easy and Nutrient rich Upvas cutlet. We always heard about cutlets are made up of potatoes’. Here we are introducing a great alternative of traditionally made potato cutlets. This healthy rich in nutrient cutlets is made up of raw banana and yam. These is a perfect dinner or breakfast option during your fasting days.

This Guilt free cutlets have several health benefits – It is rich micro nutrients such as potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc. Also it is rich in soluble and insoluble fiber, it has macros in good amount like complex carbs and proteins. A diabetic friendly can gives you feeling of fullness.

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Ingredients:-

Raw banana – 1
Yam – 250 gm
Ginger green chilly paste (add garlic in non fastong days) – 1 tbsp
Singhara atta (Water chestnut flour) – 100gm
Coriander leaves chopped
Sendha namak (rock salt) to taste
Suji for coating (non- fasting days)
Ground nut Oil for fry

Method:-

Firstly, peel and cut raw banana and yam into one inch pieces.
Now, prepare a steamer or idli maker. Steam chopped banana and yam till it become soft.
After that take a bowl and mash steamed items into the bowl.
Then, dd sendha namak, singhara flour, chopped coriander, green chilly ginger paste and mix all together. Now, grease little oil on your palm and make small tikkis or cutlet in shape.
After that, Heat 2 tbsp oil in non-stick pan. Cook all the cutlets from both side nicely, till it turns light brown in color.
Now, Off the heat. Take all your cutlets in a plate. Serve it with your favorite chutney.

Your Nutrient rich Raw banana Upvas yam cutlet is ready.

Nutritional value of Moonglet (per servings):-

Calories: 180 kcal

Protein: 3.4 g

Carbohydrates : 28.7 g

Fat: 7 g

Fiber: 5 g

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How to make Yummy and Oil free Avial

By Kamna Dwivedi / Fitpiq Team, Healthy Recipes, Weight Loss Recipes

Introduction:-

This Yummy and Oil free Avial is a great combination of flavors and nutrients. Avial curry is a traditional kerala’s famous dish, which is not only flavorful with combination of vegetables and coconut also has numerous of health benefits like. it is a flavorful combination of vegetables and coconut provide a range of essential minerals and vitamins with dietary fiber, and antioxidants reducing risk from many disease.

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Now let’s jump to its preparation.

Ingredients:-

Coconut grated – 1 cup
Green chilli – 4 (adjust to your taste)
Turmeric – 1/2 tbsp
Cumin – 1 teaspoon
Vegetables medium chopped – 2 cup (Yam, drumsticks, beans, carrots, capsicum, peas, lauki or as per your choice)
Raw banana – 1 diced
Curry leaves – 6 to 8
Curd – 1 cup
Water as required
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves for garnishing.

Method:-

Firstly, Heat a wok or kadhai on a medium flame and add some water to boil.
Cut all the vegetables into cubes or as the size of finger (as per your choice).
Now, when the water start boiling, add some chopped vegetables like carrot, yam, drumsticks, pea and lauki (in first half) into the wok. Then add salt, cover with the lid and let them cook for 3-4 min on a low flame.
Meanwhile, Take a mixer jar and add fresh coconut, cumin seeds, green chilli, turmeric powder. Blend all together to make a smooth paste.
Afterward, check the vegetables should be cooked semi hard. Then add rest of the vegetables like – beans, capsicum, raw banana on second half. Cover it and let them boil for more 2 min.
Now, when all vegetables are nicely cooked. Add coconut paste into the vegetables. Mix all together well and allow it cook for 2 min.
Now, add curd and off the flame. Garnish it with fresh coriander leaves.

Your Yummy and oil free Avial is ready. Serve it hot and enjoy it with rice.

Macros of Avial (per serving):-

Calories: 60 kcal

Protein: 2.5 g

Carbohydrates: 6 g

Fat: 4g

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Let’s make Protein Rich Kala Chana Dosa

By Kamna Dwivedi / Fitpiq Team, Healthy Breakfast Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Protein Rich Recipes, Weight loss for Diabetes - Recipes, Weight Loss Recipes

Introduction:-

This is Protein Rich Kala Chana Dosa recipe. Dosa is one of the most loved breakfast, there is no doubt about it. However, there are many variations in dosa. But this dosa is unique and highly nutritious from others, because it is made my desi Kala chana which easily available in everyone’s kitchen. Now let’s talk about its benefits:-

– It is made by black chickpea is also known as kala chana in India, Kala chana is good source of plant based protein. So, it is a great option for vegetarians. It has fiber and essential micro nutrients like – iron, zinc, magnesium and vitamin B group. This dosa is a great option for diabetic patients, and who wants to weight loss. It gives you feeling of fullness.

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Ingredients:-

Kala chana – 1 cup
Rava – 1/2 cup
Curd – 2 tbsp
Green chilli – 2 small
Ginger – 1/2 inch
Coriander leaves – 20 gm
Cumin – 1 tsp
Black pepper – 1/2 tsp
Pinch of Hing
Salt to taste
Cooking oil – 1 tbsp
Water as required

Method:-

Firstly, Soak kala chana overnight or 7-8 hours.
Take a jar. Add Kala chana, salt and all the ingredients are mentioned. Now blend all material together by adding some water and make a smooth batter. Keep it aside for 15 min.
Heat a tawa or non stick pan on a low flame. Grease some oil on the pan. Pour the batter and gently spread the batter starting from the center and moving outwards. Spread some oil on dosa.
When the dosa is getting roasted, flip it slightly. Cook from the side.
When the dosa has nicely light browned from the both side. Now fold it and bring it to your plate

Your Protein rich kala chana dosa is ready. Serve it hot with tomato chutney or green chutney.

Macros of Kala Chana Dosa:-

Calories: 300 kcal

Carbohydrate: 40 g

Protein: 10 g

Fat: 5 g

Fiber: 10 g

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How to make Healthy Indian Traditional Tamarind Rice

By Kamna Dwivedi / Fitpiq Team, Health Tips, Healthy Recipes, Protein Rich Recipes, Weight Loss Recipes

Introduction:-

Healthy Indian Traditional Tamarind Rice is also known as Puliyogare in South India. It is a very simple, authentic, tangy, spicy recipe. This recipe gives you not only flavors but also goodness of health. Due to added tamarind, peanut and pure spices, it’s good for heart health, blood pressure and diabetes. It has components of lowering bad cholesterol, it helps to reduce inflammation and improve blood circulation.

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Ingredients:-

Rice – 1 cup
Peanuts – 1/2 cup
For Masala powder – (2 tsp Coriander seeds, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 2 whole red chilli, 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds, 1 tsp sesame seeds, 2 tsp Coconut Powder)
Seasoning – (1 tsp Urad dal, 1 tsp chana dal, 1 whole red chilli, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 4-5 curry leaves, pinch of hing, 2 green chilli, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder)
Cooking oil – 2 tbsp
Tamarind – 1 small (lemon sized)
Jaggery powder – 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves for garnishing

Preparation:-

Soak the rice, wash it thoroughly and boil it.
Prepare masala for recipe – heat a pan on a low flame. Firstly, add whole coriander seeds, whole red chilli, cumin and black pepper, white sesame seeds and roast for 2 min at low heat. After that add coconut powder and saute for a while. Now off the flame and allow it to cool down completely. Then, put all ingredients in a mixer jar, and blend into a fine powder.
Soak tamarind in warm water for 10 min, just before cooking.

Cooking method:-

Heat some oil in a pan (use mustard or coconut or sesame oil). Add raw peanuts and roast till it will change its color. Now add urad, chana dal, whole red chilli, mustard seeds, green chilli, curry leaves and roast it till dal turns light brown then add turmeric powder keep sauteed.
After that add squeezed tamarind water into mixture. Now add some jaggery, grounded masala, 1/2 cup water and salt as per your taste. Mix all nicely for 2 min.
Afterwards, add boiled rice into the mixture, combine everything very well. Cover & cook for 2 min at low flame.
Off the heat, mix well again and garnish the dish with Fresh coriander leaves.

Your Healthy Indian traditional tamarind rice is ready. Serve it hot with tomato rasam or sambhar and pickle.

Macros of tamarind Rice/ Puliyogare:-

Calories: 313.5 kcal

Carbohydrates: 45.5 g

Protein: 7 g

Fat: 11.5 g

Fiber: 5.7 g

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How to make Wholesome Barnyard Vegetable Millet Idli recipe

By Kamna Dwivedi / Health Tips, Healthy Breakfast Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Weight loss for Diabetes - Recipes

Introduction:-

Wholesome Barnyard Vegetable Millet Idli recipe is a wholesome recipe. It is a boon for those who are gluten allergic and heart patients. This recipe has majority of benefits. why ? because it is made by Barnyard millet. Barnyard millet also known as Sanwa rice is a wild seed, not a grain. It is a gluten free, rich in minerals and vitamins, low in carbohydrate, So this is definitely a weight loss and diabetic friendly recipe.

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Ingredients:-

Barnyard Millet – 1 cup
Urad dal (white) – 1/2 cup
Thick Poha/flattened rice – 1/4 cup
All vegetables(finely chopped) – 1 cup including all (Carrots, green beans, capsicum, coriander leaves, green peas). Add as per your choice or availability.
Fenugreek seeds – 1/2 tbsp
Baking soda – 1/3 tsp (if required)
Black pepper and Salt to taste
Cooking oil for greasing.

Preparation:-

Wash the Barnyard millet and urad dal thoroughly. Add fenugreek seeds, some water and soak it for about 4-5 hours.
Drain the water and grind all soaked material into a smooth paste by adding a little water (make sure not to add too much of water). Consistency should be thick as rice idli batter. Add salt, allow the batter to ferment overnight for 7-8 hours.

Cooking Method:-

In the morning, firstly soak the poha for 15 min.
Now finely chop all the vegetables as per your choice.
When the batter is nicely fermented, add all veggies and black pepper into the batter and mix well.
Prepare idli steamer by adding some water, allow it to boil for steaming, grease the idli trays with some cooking oil. Pour the batter into them and start steaming for about 4-5 min on a medium flame.
After 4-5 min check idli if it is looking fluffy, remove all idli from steamer.

Your Vegetable barnyard millet idli is ready to be served, enjoy it with sambhar and coconut/peanut/tomato chutney.

Tip:-

Fermentation is a healthy process. It helps in improving digestion and improving gut health by producing good bacteria like probiotics.

But If you wish to make this recipe more quickly, soak the millets, urad dal and fenugreek seeds overnight. In the morning, make a smooth paste, add 1/3 tsp of baking soda for quick fermentation.

Macros:

Calories: 80kcal

Carbs: 15g

Fat: 2g

Protein: 3g

Fiber: 3g

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How to make Healthy Tofu Veggie Stew in Coconut Milk

By Kamna Dwivedi / Fitpiq Team, Healthy Recipes, Keto Recipes, Protein Rich Recipes, Weight Loss Recipes, Winter Recipes

Introduction:-

Healthy Tofu Veggie Stew in Coconut Milk is a super nutritious recipe. It has variety of vegetables and goodness of coconut milk. This recipe has a lot health benefits as it is full of vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, essential amino acids and fiber which promotes gut health, also it gives you instant energy and satiety. It is easy to cook, super delicious and immunity booster pack.

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Ingredients:-

Tofu – 50 gm
Carrots – 1/2 cup
French beans – 1 cup
Broccoli – 1/2 cup
Bell papers – 1/2 cup
Lemon grass – 1/2 cup
Ginger grated – 1/2 teaspoon
Spring onions / red onions – 1/2 cup
Coconut Milk – 100 gm / 1 cup
Olive oil – 1 tbsp
Black pepper, oregano for seasoning
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves as garnishing

How to cook:-

Medium sized Chop spring onion, beans, broccoli and lemon grass. Cut bell pepper, carrots and tofu into cubes. (You can add any seasonal vegetable as per your choice or availability like – mushrooms, cauliflower, baby corns, sweet corns, potatoes or cabbage)
Heat the pan on a low flame. Add 1 tbsp olive oil. Firstly add and sauté onions and beans. Put a lid on it. Cook for 2 min.
Now add remaining vegetables- broccoli, carrots, grated ginger, bell pepper, crushed lemon grass and add salt as per your taste. cook for 4-5 min.
Next add coconut milk, tofu, oregano and black pepper. Stir it well for a while.
Turn off the flame. Garnish it with fresh coriander leaves.
Serve it hot and your Quick and healthy Tofu veggie stew in coconut milk is ready to eat. Enjoy every bite and boost immunity….

Nutritional Facts:-

Calories: 390 kcal

Carbs: 20g

Protein: 10g

Fat: 30g

Fiber: 9.7g

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