Indian Cabbage Salad (Hara Salaad)

RECIPE

Think of this as a sweet-sour Indian version of coleslaw. Tamarind paste and palm sugar can be found in Asian markets. Substitute brown sugar for palm sugar, if desired.

Yield
8 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

Ingredients
1/2 cup whole pitted dates, chopped
1 (16-ounce) package cabbage-and-carrot coleslaw
2 tablespoons hot water
1 1/2 teaspoons tamarind paste
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon packed palm sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation
Combine pitted dates and coleslaw in a large bowl.

Combine hot water and tamarind paste in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk. Stir in yogurt, sugar, and salt. Pour over cabbage mixture; toss well. Chill 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information
Calories:71 (7% from fat)
Fat:0.6g (sat 0.3g,mono 0.1g,poly 0.1g)
Protein:2.7g
Carbohydrate:15.3g
Fiber:0.8g
Cholesterol:2mg
Iron:0.5mg
Sodium:105mg

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Peanuts with Indian Spices

RECIPE

This easy appetizer can keep up to a week in an airtight container. If you have leftovers after the party, enjoy as a snack or salad topping.

Yield
6 cups (serving size: 1/4 cup)

Ingredients
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
3 large egg whites
6 cups unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts
3 tablespoons black sesame seeds
Cooking spray

Preparation
Preheat oven to 300°.

Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl.

Beat egg whites in a medium bowl for 1 minute or until frothy. Add spice mixture, peanuts, and black sesame seeds; stir well. Spread the mixture in a single layer on 2 jelly-roll pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 300° for 30 minutes or until the nuts are dry and roasted, stirring occasionally. Cool completely.

Nutritional Information
Calories:228 (74% from fat)
Fat:18.8g (sat 2.6g,mono 9.2g,poly 5.9g)
Protein:9.4g
Carbohydrate:9.3g
Fiber:3.5g
Cholesterol:0.0mg
Iron:1mg
Sodium:158mg
Calcium:28mg

Indian cooking@home
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