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5 Spice Tofu and Bean Sprouts Kodri ( Diabetic Recipe )
Tarla Dalal
04 August, 2016
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While, to be frank, this dish may not appeal to all, it is a must-try for those who like to experiment beyond the traditional Chinese fried rice. The chinese five-spice powder is a flavour enhancer that gives this dish a unique tinge; you can make it in bulk and stock in the refrigerator.
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Preparation Time
25 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
45 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
2 tsp oil
1/2 cup sliced spring onions
1/2 cup bean sprouts
1/2 cup tofu (bean curd/ soya paneer) cubes
1 1/2 tsp chinese 5 spice powder , recipe below
a pinch sugar
salt to taste
Chinese 5 Spice Powder (makes 1/4 Cup)
4 tsp peppercorns (kalimirch)
16 whole star anise (chakri phool)
10 sticks cinnamon (dalchini)
2 tbsp fennel seeds (saunf)
Method
- It is highly recommended that this recipe be relished by diabetics only occasionally and in small quantities. This is just a mere ‘treat’ and does not qualify for a regular diabetic menu.
- In a non-stick pan, add the schezuan peppercorns and sauté over a slow flame till the aroma is released while stirring continuously. Keep aside.
- In the same pan add the other ingredients and sauté over a slow flame till the aroma is released while stirring continuously. Keep aside.
- When cool blend in a mixer to a fine powder and sieve.
- A coarse powder of the spices will be left behind. Blend it again to make a fine powder and sieve again.
- Store in an air-tight jar and use as required
- Heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai, add the spring onions and sauté over a medium flame till they are tender.
- Add the chinese 5 spice powder and sauté over a medium flame for ½ a minute.
- Add the bean sprouts and tofu and mix well.
- Add the cooked kodri, sugar and salt, toss well and cook over a medium flame for another minute.
- Serve hot.
5 Spice Tofu and Bean Sprouts Kodri ( Diabetic Recipe ) recipe with step by step photos
Sam Dsouza
May 15, 2021, 4:07 a.m.
really, a yummy recipe.
Leena_Dhoot
Feb. 5, 2021, 10:22 p.m.
Great recipe of the 5 spice powder! Really useful in chinese cooking. The spices enhance the flavours of tofu. Nice recipe.
Animesh
Jan. 24, 2021, 8:17 a.m.
Thanks for this type of healthy and nice recipe...
Tarla Dalal
Jan. 24, 2021, 8:17 a.m.
Thanks Animesh. We are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.
matangy ramya
July 21, 2019, 9:30 a.m.
THIS IS A HEALTHY RECIPE.ITS PROTEIN RICH.MY PARENTS ARE DIABETIC AND HAD FULL BENEFIT FROM THIS. IT IS AN EASY RECIPE LIKED BY ALL.
