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Quinoa is one of the world's most popular health foods. It is gluten free, high in protien and one of the few plant foods that contain all nine essential amino acids. It is highly nutritious, high in fiber, magnesium, Vitamin B(all), iron, pottasium, calcium, phosphorous, Vitamin E and other beneficial antioxidants. Tofu is yet another excellent source of amino acids, iron, calcium and other micro nutrients making it a versatile ingredient with many health benefits. So while I was on a low oil - low spice diet for 3 days, it was one of the healthy meals that had me full, tasted great and suited to my diet. One of the most easily prepared dishes - here goes the recipe for  Grilled Tofu with Quinoa Salad & Steamed Veggies. Ingredients: For Quinoa Salad: Quinoa : 200 gms Onion : 1, Finely chopped Tomato: 1, Finely chopped Cucumber : 1, Finely Chopped Tamarind Paste : 1 tsp Jaggery : 10gms Water Salt - as per taste Black pepper - as per t...

Butter Chicken is probably the most popular Indian dish liked by all for its awesome flavor & deliciously rich gravy. A good Butter chicken dish with Garlic Naan or Pudina Parantha is my all time favorite comfort food. However for some, if they really love butter chicken but steer clear thanks to its calorie content, this recipe is for you! It is not 'rich' but is yummy and quick to make. It has all the flavors that both your taste-buds, and waistline will love :-). It is my family's favorite recipe where they get flavors of butter chicken, without any butter! So enjoy! Ingredients: Chicken - 400gm Onions - 3 big Tomatoes - 3 big Ginger - A small piece Garlic - 4-5 kernels Cinnamon sticks - 2 Cloves/ Laung - 3 Big Cardamon - 1 Dried Fenugreek Leaves/ Kasuri Methi - 1 tsp Cumin seeds - roasted & powdered 1 tsp Salt - as per taste Black pepper - as per taste Milk - 1/4th cup Fresh Cream - 1 small tsp - for garnish Coriander l...