Nutrition
Potato curry
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoonfuls of vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 teaspoonfuls of curry powder
- 1 ½ teaspoonfuls of paprika
- 1 teaspoonful of cayenne
- 2 teaspoonfuls of cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon of allspice
- 2 teaspoonfuls of fresh ginger, minced
- ½ teaspoon of black pepper
- 2 pounds potato peeled and cubed
- 15 oz chickpeas
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoonful of lemon juice
- 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 14 oz coconut milk (415 mL), 1 can
- Rice, cooked, for serving
- Naan bread, for serving
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Preparation
-Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until simmering.
-Add the onion and saute for about three minutes, until translucent.
-Add the garlic and saute for about two minutes, until fragrant.
-Add the curry powder, paprika, cayenne, cumin, allspice, ginger, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
-Add the potatoes and mix well until well-coated in spices.
-Add the chickpeas and stir to incorporate.
-Add the broth, lemon juice, and tomatoes and stir, then pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine.
-Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Once bubbling, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
-Serve with cooked rice and naan and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Source:tasty.co/recipe
Health benefits of potatoes
Potato
Potatoes are a versatile root vegetable and a staple food in many households.
They are an underground tuber that grows on the roots of the plant.
Potatoes are relatively cheap, easy to grow and packed with a variety of nutrients.
-Improve Blood Sugar Control
-May improve Digestive Health
-Naturally Gluten-Free
-Potatoes contain antioxidants
-Potatoes can be satiating
-Potatoes contain Glycoalkaloids
-Regulates blood pressure
Helps calm you down
Improve brain health
Source: food.ndtv.com
Ingredients
-Oil
-1 large onion
-2 cups of rice
-Salt
-2 cups of wheat
Preparation
-In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-low heat
-Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and turns golden brown
-Wash rice and wheat and put into pan. Sauté for two to three minutes, until toasty and fragrant
-Add water and salt and allow to boil.
– Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
-Taste the rice/wheat; if it is still a bit firm, add a few more tablespoons of water and cook a few more minutes.
-When the rice/wheat is ready, take it off the fire and serve hot
Benefits of wheat
–Improves digestion: High levels of insoluble fibre- wheat promotes regular bowel movements, prevent constipation, and support a healthy gut microbiome.
-Supports heart health: Whole-grain wheat helps lower LDL (bad) cholesterol, reduces blood pressure, and decreases the risk of stroke and heart disease.
-Aids weight management: Complex carbohydrates and dense fibre slow digestion, increase feelings of fullness, and help prevent sharp blood sugar spikes.
-Lowers type 2 diabetes risk: Steady glucose release and minerals like magnesium improve insulin sensitivity.
– Provides essential vitamins and minerals: Wheat supplies B vitamins, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium, which help build bones and boost immune function.
–Delivers Antioxidants: Compounds like phenolic acids, ferulic acid, and lutein protect cells from oxidative stress and support eye health.
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Ingredients
-4 cups of crushed corn
-1 cup of sugar
Method:
-Soak crushed corn for two or more days to ferment
-Boil the fermented corn for about 20-30 minutes until foamy substance is dried up
-Pour sugar in a saucepan and heat until almost burnt
-Strain water from the boiled corn and pour in the saucepan containing sugar
-Use a strainer to strain the chaff
-Allow to cool and store in refrigerator
– Serve with milk
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
