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             Ingredients 4 ounces   uncooked rice vermicelli 1 tablespoon   peanut oil 2 tablespoons   minced a  1 tablespoon   minced peeled fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon   ground anise 1/4 teaspoon   ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon   ground nutmeg 6 cups   water 1/3 cup   lower-sodium soy sauce 4  sprigs cilantro; garnish 4  sprigs fresh basil or mint (garnish) 1  fresh hot red chile, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced (garnish) 2  scallions, chopped (garnish) 2  limes, cut into wedges (garnish) 1 cup   mung bean sprouts (garnish) 1 pound   (4 cups) sliced vegetables, (such as bok choy, carrots, green beans) 6 ounces   cubed tofu Preparation 1. Soak vermicelli in boiling salted water until tender (5-10 minutes); drain and rinse. Place in cold water. 2. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger; cook un...

                    Ingredients 1/2  (8-ounce) package dry rice vermicelli 1 pound   shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cooked 16  (8-inch) round sheets rice paper 2 cups   red leaf lettuce leaves 1/2 cup   fresh mint 2 cups   mung bean sprouts Dipping Sauce Preparation Step 1. Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the vermicelli; cook for 3–4 minutes. Drain and rinse noodles under cold water; set aside. Halve shrimp lengthwise, and chill until ready to use. Working with 1 sheet of rice paper at a time, dip in a shallow dish of warm water until pliable. Lay rice paper on a dry surface, and blot away excess water. Step 2. Place 4 shrimp halves on the lower center of rice paper. Top with 1/4 cup cooked noodles, some lettuce, 3–4 mint leaves, and 2 tablespoons bean sprouts. Step 3. Fold in sides of rice paper toward center, and roll up wrapper away from you into a tight log. Repeat...

Mixed Sprouts Rice This protein-rich rice preparation also presents a fiesta of colours, thanks to the use of a large variety of sprouts and veggies. Traditional indian spices add flavour to the rice, while the innovative use of pav bhaji masala imparts a tempting aroma to the vegetable preparation. The method adopted, of preparing the rice and veggies separately and then mixing them ensures that this mixed sprouts rice is conveniently moist and not too dry. It is as good as having a pulao and a subzi, but in a convenient one-dish format that you will love. Serve with a raita of your choice, and voila, you have a delicious and sumptuous meal. Preparation Time:  15 mins Cooking Time:  20 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients For The Rice 1 1/4 cups   long grained rice (basmati)  , soaked for 15 minutes and drained 2 tbsp   ghee 1 tsp   cumin seeds (jeera) 2   cloves (laung / lavang) 1  stick of  cinnamon (dalchini) 1   bayleaf (t...

Alfa Sprouts, Tomatoes and Basil Sandwich              Alfa alfa is a very healthy herb often used in home remedies for digestive disorders, cholesterol, diabetes, etc. Here is an interesting way to prepare a sandwich out of this healthy herb, combined with tomatoes and basil. Remember to use tender alfa alfa sprouts for the alfa sprouts, tomatoes and basil sandwich, as more mature ones are coarse and not so tasty. Preparation Time:  10 mins Makes 4 sandwiches Ingredients For The Stuffing 1/2 cup   mayonnaise 4 tbsp  finely  chopped basil 4 tbsp  finely  chopped tomatoes 4 tbsp   alfa-alfa sprout  sprouts salt  and  freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) powder  to taste Other Ingredients 8   whole wheat bread  slices 2 tbsp   butter  mixed with 2 tsp  mustard (rai / sarson) paste 4   iceberg lettuce  leaves Method   For...

Alfa Alfa Sprouts Open Sandwich ( Vitamin A and Calcium Rich Recipe ) The arabs call these sprouts ‘the father of all foods’! sprouts are fortified with good amounts of nutrients making it a super healthy food. This sandwich cuts down on the second slice of bread, as it is an open sandwich. Colorful peppers, olives, sprouts, tomato and cheese baked on a footlong make it an extremely tasty meal! Preparation Time:  15 mins Cooking Time:  6 mins Makes 4 open sandwiches Ingredients To Be Mixed Into A Marinade 1 1/2 tbsp   vinegar 1/2 tbsp   olive oil 2 tsp   sugar a pinch of  salt To Be Mixed Together For The Grilled Capsicum Mixture 2 cups  red , yellow and green  capsicum  , cut into thick stripes 1/2 tbsp   olive oil salt  and powder to taste Other Ingredients 2  whole  wheat (gehun)  footlong , into half horizontally 1/2 tsp   olive oil 1 cup   tomatoes  slices 6 tbsp   a...

Sprouted Fruity Bean Salad ( Desi Khana) Nutritious sprouts pairs well with invigorating orange and tomatoes, balanced carefully with sweet bananas and grapes. Delicate spices weave in and out of the sprouted fruity bean salad, taking the user on a culinary adventure. Preparation Time:  15 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1/2 cup   parboiled sprouted moong (whole green gram) 1/2 cup  parboiled  sprouted matki (moath beans) 1 cup   orange segments  , cut into halves 1/2 cup  green  grapes  , cut into halves 1/2 cup   tomato cubes 1/2 cup   bananas  slices 2 tbsp  finely  chopped coriander (dhania) 1 tsp  finely  chopped green chillies 1 tsp   lemon juice 2 tsp   powdered sugar salt  to taste Method Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl, mix well and serve immediately.

Bean Sprouts Fried Rice Relish this chinese delicacy, while also getting a health boost from the sprouts. To keep the rice grains separate, spread the cooked rice on a tray and allow it to cool. Then, rub a little oil on the cooked rice and keep aside till you require it. Preparation Time:  15 mins Cooking Time:  7 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients 3/4 cup   bean sprouts  (readily available in the market) 2 cups   cooked brown rice , refer handy tip 2 tsp   oil 1/2 cup  finely  chopped spring onions whites 1 tbsp  finely  chopped celery 1/2 cup  thinly  sliced capsicum 1/2 cup  thinly  sliced carrot 1/2 cup   french beans  , cut into 1” strips and parboiled salt  to taste 1 tsp   vinegar 1 tsp   soy sauce For Serving 1 tbsp  finely  chopped spring onion greens Method Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the spring onion whites and celery ...

Bhel Puri Recipe Published On 02 Feb 2012 By redchillies. Under Appetizers / Snacks, Breakfast/ Brunch /Tiffin Varieties, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Kid Friendly Recipes, Light Vegetarian Lunches,Low Fat Recipes, Vegan Recipes.     Bhel Puri is a combination of puffed rice along with vegetables and spicy, tangy chutney/auce. This is the most commonly sold chaat/fast food in many places in India. It is a snack with an iconic status in Western India. Bhelpuri is low-fat, delicious and eay to make! After a long day at work, or on days when I have no mood to cook, we have Bhel Puri for dinner. I store all the dry ingredients in the pantry, the chutney in the fridge and we just combine all these to whip up a delectable “khatta-meetha-theeka” light dinner. On the last road trip we took, I packed all the ingredients required to make bhel puri and we had it many times as snack or even as dinner. You can get creative and add or...

3 B Stir-fry ( Healthy Diabetic Recipe ) Rich in the goodness of the 3 bs – broccoli, bean sprouts and baby corn, this dish is a real hit on all occasions and on all counts! since all three of the key ingredients have different textures, the overall feel is unique… and awesome! just don’t miss this one! Preparation Time:  10 mins Cooking Time:  10 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 tsp   oil 1/2 tsp  finely  chopped green chillies 2 tsp  finely  chopped garlic (lehsun) 1 1/2 cups   blanched broccoli   florets 1 cup   bean sprouts 1 cup   sliced and blanched baby corn 2 tsp   tomato ketchup 2 tsp   vinegar 2 tsp   soy sauce salt  and  freshly ground black pepper powder to taste a pinch  sugar 2 tsp   cornflour  mixed with 1/2 cup of  vegetable stock Method Heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai, add the green chillies and garlic and sauté on...