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Written By: Aishwarya Vaidya | Published : August 21, 2018 5:44 PM IST
Tofu carries a host of health benefits. It is a common cuisine in Chinese food and is low in calories which can help you to lose weight. Pavithra N Raj, Chief Dietician, Columbia Asia referral Hospital Yeshwanthpur dishes out these yummy chickpeas, tofu and spinach curry to help you to improve your overall well-being. Read on to know more.
Chickpeas, tofu and spinach curry
Ingredients
1 tbsp oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves
2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
8 dried apricots, diced
3 heaped tbsp curry powder
2 400ml canned coconut milk
Chickpeas drained and rinsed
500 gms firm tofu, patted dry and cut into cubes
3 cups baby spinach
2 tsp salt
Method
On medium heat, heat up the oil in a wide pot.
Add onion, garlic, ginger and apricots and saut it for few minutes.
Add curry powder and then you should mix all the ingredients. Roast the spices for a minute.
Add the coconut milk and season with sea salt and mix well.
Add the rest of the ingredients (except for the spinach), boil it and reduce heat to a low simmer.
Add the spinach leaves one cup at a time and mix them in right before turning off the heat. They will wilt down in a matter of seconds. Then just serve your yummy curry. All you need to know about the 5 reasons why tofu is good for your health
Why tofu?
Tofu is rich in iron, magnesium, copper and phosphorous and can help you to improve your heart health.
It can help you to manage your weight: According to the study, soy-based low-calorie diets can help you to get rid of your excess kilos. Just include tofu in your diet and stay in top shape.
It has anti-cancerous properties: Isoflavones in tofu can help you to keep cancer at bay. According to studies, eating tofu can help you to prevent endometrial cancer.
It can be beneficial for diabetics: According to studies, if one consumes soy protein (tofu) it can help you to control your blood sugar and insulin and cut down your risk of diabetes.
It can prevent osteoporosis: Tofu is loaded with calcium and can keep your bones healthy.
It can help you to tackle kidney diseases: Tofu is jam-packed with phosphorus, and sodium and can improve your kidney health. Do you Want stronger joints? Gorge on tofu and soy milk
The take-home message: Just make sure that you don't go overboard. See your expert's advise and add incorporate it into your diet.
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