Pulses Hotpot
The recipe calls for the use of different pulses. Pulses provide protein and dietary fibre, and like other plant-based foods, they contain no cholesterol and little fat or sodium. Pulses also provide iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and other minerals, which play a variety of roles in maintaining good health. They also contain phytochemicals, which may reduce the risk of certain types of cancers and other diseases. This Pulses Hotpot is really a pot of good health.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 50.0 g Soybean
- 50.0 g Chickpeas
- 50.0 g Black-eyed beans
- 50.0 g Kidney beans (All soaked for a minimum of 4 hours)
- 3.0 medium Onion (chopped)
- 4.0 medium Tomato (chopped)
- 6.0 clove Garlic cloves (crushed)
- 1.0 tbsp Ginger (chopped)
- 1.0 tbsp Coriander powder
- Salt & Red Chilli (to taste)
For Tempering
- Oil (for tempering)
For Garnish
- Fresh Coriander Leaves (a few, chopped)
Legend: tsp = teaspoon, tbsp = tablespoon, cup = 150 ml, g = gram, pinch = the amount that you can pick between your forefinger and thumb.
Method
- Boil soybeans, chickpeas, and black-eyed beans together and kidney beans separately till tender.
- Heat oil, add onion, and cook till they turn pink.
- Add tomatoes and cook till a little mushy.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, and all dry spices. Cook for a few minutes.
- Add boiled pulses with half a bowl of water.
- Cover with a lid and simmer till done but not mushy.
- Serve hot, sprinkled with chopped fresh coriander leaves.
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Ajeet · Feb 14, 2020 09:52 PM
Seems healthy and tasty - will surely give it a shot.