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World Tofu Day 2023: Delicious tofu recipes you must try

Vegans and vegetarians especially appreciate tofu as it offers a valuable source of protein without the need for meat.

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World Tofu Day 2023: Delicious tofu recipes you must try

Every year on July 26, the world celebrates World Tofu Day, dedicated to the recognition of tofu, a plant-based meat substitute made from soybeans. With the increasing adoption of plant-based diets, tofu has gained significant popularity. It has been a cherished staple in many culinary cultures due to its rich flavor and essential nutrients. Vegans and vegetarians especially appreciate tofu as it offers a valuable source of protein without the need for meat. However, even non-vegetarians can join in and enjoy tofu on this special day.

For those looking to try out some tasty tofu recipes, here are two options to consider:

Chilli Garlic Tofu

Ingredients:

400 grams firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 green chili

1 fresh red chili

1½ tablespoons finely chopped garlic

½ tablespoon finely chopped ginger

1 teaspoon dark soy sauce

1 tablespoon red chili sauce

Salt to taste

1 cup vegetable stock

3 tablespoons chopped spring onion greens + extra for garnish

1 tablespoon corn flour

1½ tablespoons oil

1½ teaspoons toasted white sesame seeds + extra for garnish

Sticky rice to serve

Instructions:

Chop the green chili and red chili, then transfer them into a bowl. Add garlic, ginger, dark soy sauce, red chili sauce, and salt, and mix well. Add the tofu cubes to the mixture and combine thoroughly. Add vegetable stock and mix well. Stir in spring onion greens and corn flour, ensuring everything is well mixed. Heat oil in a pan, add the mixture, and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the mixture thickens. Add white sesame seeds and mix well. Remove the pan from heat and transfer the mixture into a serving bowl. Garnish with spring onion greens and white sesame seeds.

Kadhai Tofu

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons soy oil

2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste

1/2 cup finely chopped onions

1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon coriander-cumin seeds powder

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon garam masala

1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)

1/2 cup fresh tomato puree

1/4 cup sliced capsicum

1 cup tofu, cut into thick strips

1/2 teaspoon sugar

2 tablespoons low-fat cream

Salt to taste

2 tablespoons chopped coriander for garnishing

Instructions:

Heat soy oil in a non-stick kadhai, then add ginger-garlic paste and onions. Sauté until the onions turn light brown. Add turmeric powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder, chili powder, garam masala, and dried fenugreek leaves. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomato puree and ¼ cup of water. Simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in capsicum, tofu, sugar, cream, salt, and ¼ cup of water. Mix lightly and cook for another 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve.

Enjoy these delicious tofu dishes on World Tofu Day!

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Gujarat woman furious after she receives a chicken sandwich instead of paneer, demands Rs 50 lakh compensation

Nirali said she had never consumed non-vegetarian food in her life and it was a shocking and dreadful experience for her. The lady has filed a complaint against the restaurant with the Deputy Health Officer of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.

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A woman from Ahmedabad in Gujarat placed an order for a paneer tikka sandwich from a restaurant through a food delivery app. But after receiving her order, she was shocked to discover that the restaurant had delivered a non-veg sandwich instead of the vegetarian one she had ordered.

Nirali, who is a vegetarian by choice, had ordered her dinner from Pick Up Meals by Terra on 3rd of May. On receiving her sandwich she had a few bites when she noticed that the paneer was unusually hard. She initially assumed it to be soya, but later it turned out to be chicken. She was shocked to discover that she had received a non vegetarian sandwich instead of the paneer sandwich which she had ordered.

Talking to the media she said she had never consumed non-vegetarian food in her life and it was a shocking and dreadful experience for her. The lady has filed a complaint against the restaurant with the Deputy Health Officer of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. She also demanded a Rs 50 lakh compensation for the same.

After her complaint, the food department has slapped a fine of Rs 5,000 on the restaurant. But she felt that this fine is not enough. She said the incident is very dreadful, and it cannot be reversed. She further added Rs 5,000 fine is not enough, and she will go to the consumer court.

She said she could’ve asked for more, but even that would not have served justice to what she felt. Nirali told the restaurant owners that she is doing this for the youth who experience similar incidents but are not aware of their rights.  Although the woman is facing backlash for her behavior but she has found support from people who commend her for standing up against what she perceives as a serious oversight in food handling and consumer rights.

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Social media users stumped after food vlogger makes blue-coloured ghee rice, video viral

A food vlogger shared a video clip on Instagram showing the meticulous preparation of blue-coloured ghee rice which has a classic twist from the traditional recipe. It is a new culinary trend that has drawn mixed reactions from social media users.

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The internet is full of unusual food recipes and dishes as different users try different cooking methods and ideas to innovate new dishes. One such unique food recipe which has caught the fancy of food lovers on social media is Butterfly Pea Ghee Rice. A food vlogger shared a video clip on Instagram showing the meticulous preparation of blue-coloured ghee rice which has a classic twist from the traditional recipe. It is a new culinary trend that has drawn mixed reactions from social media users.

The video clip was shared last week, by Pratima Pradhan, who goes by the Instagram username, thecookingamma. In the beginning of the video the food vlogger washes butterfly pea flowers and separates the petals. She then soaks one cup of rice for a few minutes before boiling some water in an earthen pot and then adds the petals to it. She separates the petals from the earthern pot.

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Next she adds the soaked rice in the blue coloured boiling water and lets the rice cook in the earthen pot. She next adds ghee to the mixture. Next she takes another earthern pot and adds a table spoon of ghee to it. Next she adds Baeleaf, peppercorns, cashews and raisins so that they get fried to a golden brown colour. Next she adds chopped onions and slit green chillies for flavor. Next she adds the cooked rice to the mixture and the lets the rice be completely cooked on a slow flame.

She adds the cooked rice to steel bowl and when serves it on a golden plate covered with a banana leaf.  The video has gone viral and has got 300,120 likes till now which are only increasing. Large number social media users commented on the social media post as many of them were surprised to see this unusual rice recipe which had blue flowers in it.

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Bengaluru outlet selling gold and silver panipuri goes viral

A video shared by a food handle cherishing_the_taste shows the chef coating the gold and silver foils on the puris. As the video progresses, the chef adds honey and dry fruits to the puris and serves it with syrup.

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Panipuri is one of the most popular street food of India. With the crispy puris, tangy water, spicy potato and chickpea fillings, it is difficult not to fall in love with this delightful food item. From chocolate panipuris to the world’s most spicy panipuri, foodies have tried out different versions of this street delicacy. But, a Bengaluru outlet serving gold and silver panipuris has left the social media users surprised.

A video shared by a food handle cherishing_the_taste shows the chef coating the gold and silver foils on the puris. As the video progresses, the chef adds honey and dry fruits to the puris and serves it with syrup. The food vloggers in the video gave thumbs up to the dish, described its taste as ‘royal’. He shared the video on his Instagram handle and wrote, actually he loved the taste and obviously it is a sweet dish, he added the fried poori and other ingredients taste great together. He said if one has a sweet tooth, then he is gonna love it.

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The post mentioned that a regular range of panipuri is a must try too! For those who can’t eat sweet. The viral video has got 61,756 likes till now which are only increasing. Large number of social media user started commenting on the social media post where one user soni said panipuri should be left alone with its simplicity and should not made the queen of the palace.

One user said the pani puri which is available near her house is the best in the whole world. Another user named said the pani puri should be named Bappi Lahiri pani puri. Another user felt that it is good that he is poor. One user on watching the video said the panipuri tastes good in its simplicity. One Instagram user Pawan Thalor asked how much did he have to spend to eat this royal panipuri?

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