Ingredients

• 100 gms - firm bean curd (soya paneer)
• 1 onion, sliced thinly into slivers
• 1 tomato
• 1 capsicum
• 1 carrot
• 1 sprig spring onion
• 1 tsp - coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup - horse gram sprouts
• 1/4 tsp - crushed dry chilli or paprika
• 1/2 tsp - cumin, crushed
• 1 tsp - white vinegar
• 1 tsp - sugar, ground
• salt to taste

How to Make Nutritious Beancurd Straw Salad

• Cut tomato into two halves; core pulp carefully, with a sharp teaspoon or corer.
• Save this pulpy liquid to add to marinade.
• Either steam, pressure cook or microwave horse gram sprouts till tender.
• Drain, run under cold water, keep aside in a colander.
• Slice tomato shell into long slivers.
• Similarly chop capsicum, onion and carrot
• Chop spring onion and head very fine.
• Cut soya paneer into 2 straws or fingers.
• Mix marinade ingredients together to make a smooth mixture.
• Add soya paneer straws and toss till well coated.
• Keep aside for 30 minutes.
• Take marinated paneer in a large glass bowl.
• Add all other ingredients, toss till well blended. Chill well before serving.
• Variations:
• Use any herb of choice in the marinade. Use any other sprouts or a combination instead of horse gram. You may even use regular milk paneer if you desire.