Tofu POWER

Tofu aka chaap, is processed soybean curd, and far more nutritious than its look-alike - paneer. For vegetarians, it is a rich source of protein. Try out these simple tofu recipes!

- Ramiya Sakthivel

Health benefits: Tofu is rich in iron, calcium and protein, and low in calories. It prevents heart disease, lowers cholesterol levels, improves kidney functioning, and prevents diabetes and osteoporosis

TOFU SALAD (3 servings)

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup chickpeas

• 4 iceberg lettuce leaves

• 2 tsp olive oil

• 10 olives

• 1 carrot

• 200 gm tofu

• ½ tsp black salt

• ¼ cup green peas

PREPARATION GUIDE

• Wash and soak chickpeas in water for 12 hours.

• Boil green peas with a little salt until cooked.

• Wash lettuce leaves thoroughly and spread on a platter.

• Cut olives in half.

• Cut tofu into small cubes.

• Heat olive oil and stir fry tofu cubes until the corners are lightly browned.

• Peel carrots and cut into cubes.

• Add carrots, chickpeas and olives in a bowl. Drizzle olive oil, sprinkle black salt and stir fry.

• Use a large spoon to spread this over the lettuce leaves.