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Cucumber and Mixed Sprouts Subzis

Using mixed sprouts ensures an abundant supply of protein and iron in the recipe, while combining them innovatively with chopped cucumber results in a well-balanced flavour and texture, especially since the sprouts are cooked to the right extent retaining a mild crunchiness.

Preparation Time: 5 mins

Cooking Time: 16 mins

Makes 4 servings

Using mixed sprouts ensures an abundant supply of protein and iron in the recipe, while combining them innovatively with chopped cucumber results in a well-balanced flavour and texture, especially since the sprouts are cooked to the right extent retaining a mild crunchiness. Further, the cooking water is not drained, thereby preventing nutrient loss. Another interesting aspect is that the Cucumber and Mixed Sprouts Subzi has a top-class flavour although it uses surprisingly few spice powders!

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped cucumber
• 1 cup mixed sprouts (moong , chana , matki etc.)
• 2 tsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
• Salt to taste
• Heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai and add the cumin seeds and asafoetida.
• When the seeds crackle, add the mixed sprouts, turmeric powder and 1 cup of water and mix well. Cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
• Add the cucumber, chilli powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder and salt and mix well. Cover with a lid and cook on a slow flame for another 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

Serve hot.

Nutrient values per serving

• Energy : 116 kcal
• Protein : 4.5 gm
• Carbohydrate : 12.3 gm
• Fat : 5.5 gm
• Fibre : 1.5 gm
• Iron : 1.8 mg