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Today we are going to enjoy another refreshing and colourful salad recipe. This is one of my all-time favourite salads – a simple yet flavourful Boiled Peanut Salad. Growing up, the aroma of freshly boiled street-style peanuts wrapped in newspaper pottalam still brings back warm childhood memories. Though those days are gone, this bowl of goodness always takes me back. Boiled peanuts are not only tasty but also packed with nutrition. They are rich in protein, fibre and good fats, which help keep you energetic and full for a long time. Peanuts also support heart health, improve digestion and provide essential vitamins and antioxidants. Including boiled peanuts in your diet is one of the easiest ways to add plant-based protein to your meals. To get perfectly soft-boiled peanuts, the cooking process is very important. Raw peanuts take longer to cook, so make sure to soak them for at least 8 hours. After soaking, pressure cook the peanuts with enough water and salt until they turn soft and...

If you're searching for a healthy, quick, and delicious salad recipe, this Broccoli Mushroom Salad is just what you need. Made with steamed broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, and sweet corn, this vibrant salad is not only visually appealing but also loaded with nutrients. The sautéed garlic and spring onions in coconut oil add a subtle depth of flavor, making every bite refreshing and satisfying. Whether you're trying to eat clean, looking for a light lunch, or adding more vegetables to your daily meals, this salad is a great choice. It’s easy to prepare, vegan-friendly, and gluten-free — perfect for anyone looking to enjoy healthy eating without compromising on taste. Watch the Broccoli Mushroom Salad Video Recipe More Healthy Salad Recipes You’ll Love Sweet Corn Pomegranate Salad Sprouted Green Moong Salad  Black Eyed Cow Peas and Sweet Potato Salad Healthy Black Chickpeas Salad  Rajma Sweet Corn Salad with Curd Dressing Broccoli Mushroom Salad Recipe Details  Ingredients...

If you’re looking for a light, refreshing, and protein-rich salad, this Rajma Sweet Corn Salad is the perfect choice! Almost 19 years ago, when we were in California, I used to enjoy the Chipotle burrito rice bowl. It was a wholesome meal with black-eyed peas, long grain rice, sweet corn, sour cream, guacamole, and tossed capsicum onion slices(fajita). Among all the Italian, Mexican, and Chinese restaurants I tried in the US, that Chipotle burrito bowl has always been my all-time favorite. Recently, when I prepared this Rajma Sweet Corn Salad with curd dressing, the taste immediately reminded me of that burrito bowl I loved so much. The combination of rajma and sweet corn with the creamy curd dressing brought back those nostalgic flavors in a healthier, Indian-inspired way. Rajma (kidney beans) takes a little longer to cook than other legumes like chickpeas or peanuts, but the effort is worth it. With the sweetness of corn, the crunch of fresh veggies, and the tangy curd dressing, this...

Today we are going to see a simple and nutritious Black Chickpeas Salad, perfect as a wholesome meal! Black chickpeas (kala chana) are packed with protein, fiber, iron, and antioxidants, making this salad both tasty and highly nourishing. We combine fresh vegetables like cucumber, tomatoes, onions, and grated carrots with perfectly cooked black chickpeas, seasoned with pepper powder, green chillies, and fresh lemon juice. When prepared carefully, this salad becomes a complete, refreshing, and healthy meal! Important Tips for Best Results  Cook the black chickpeas until soft to ensure they are easy to digest and mix well with the vegetables. Chop onions and tomatoes finely to get a balanced texture and flavor in every bite. Add pepper powder, green chillies, and lemon juice in the right quantities to bring out the best taste without overpowering the salad. Make sure the vegetables and spices are added in correct proportions for a perfect flavor balance. Serve immediately after mixin...

As part of our daily quest for healthy eating, we've been experimenting with innovative salads that are both tasty and nutritious. Today, I'm excited to share with you a unique and mouth-watering salad recipe featuring black eyed cow peas and sweet potato. This salad is sure to become a favorite among both young and old. One of the best things about this salad is that it's incredibly easy to prepare. Black eyed cow peas require minimal soaking time and cook quickly, while sweet potatoes are also fast cooking compared to other vegetables. Feel free to customize the salad with your preferred flavorings and garnishing. The addition of pomegranate seeds adds a pop of color and a burst of juicy sweetness. Check out my other low calorie recipes here Broccoli Capsicum Sabji Carrot Capsicum Stir Fry Low calorie Black Chana Masala Sprouts and Mushroom Dal Green Moong Dal Sabji Easy Dal Soya chunks and Potato Sabji  Dal Fry  Easy Moth Dal Sabji  Tomato Dal  Zero Oil Sprou...

Sprouted green moong salad is very quick and easy to make within 10 minutes. This salad is also very light and you can have this for your breakfast.  It's also a filling dish and you feel energetic throughout the day. The best thing about salads is that you can add whatever you like with your favourite seasonings. I always like to include crunchy cucumbers, onions, green chillies, carrots and tomatoes. You can also include finely chopped cabbage, lettuce, capsicum or apple. To add flavour you can add pepper powder, chat masala powder or crushed black pepper or oregano. Just go with whatever you want. Finally, I want to add one more point, squeeze lemon juice just before serving the salad. Taste and add it little by little because lemon juice will change the taste if it exceeds. Now let's see how to prepare this salad.  Check out my other low calorie recipes Zero Oil Sprouted Green gram Dal Sprouts and Mushroom Dal Low calorie Rajma Masala Carrot Capsicum Stir Fry Sweet Potato ...

Sweet corn pomegranate salad is an easy, simple and healthy salad made using  sweet corn kernels, pomegranate, coconut and tempered with mustard and green chilly. This salad is perfect for potluck parties. When I was talking about potluck party recipes for Aval vikatan magazines, Amudha perimma from Bengaluru shared this salad recipe to me. It tasted so good and we had it for breakfast. I have given this recipe in 30 varieties potluck dishes in Aval vikatan supplement book 2 years ago. I enjoy sweet corns mostly when little crunchy. So I steamed the sweet corns in an idly pot. However, if you like to cook more soft, you can pressure cook the sweet corns for 1 whistle or you can cook in an open vessel. Green chilly gives a nice spiciness to this salad. You can adjust the green chilly according to your taste. You can also remove the tiny seeds inside the green chillies and then saute it with mustard. You can replace it with crushed black pepper or black pepper powder. A handful of fr...