Sunday, 7 September 2014

Boiled kidney beans salad with salsa my way



On weekends we mostly go out, sometimes for work, sometimes for movie, shopping , take out the kid for her play session etc. And we end up eating outside dinner or a lunch which I am sure most of us do, and as obvious it is not at all guilt-free. So I always make sure to balance that extra kilos I put on once every weekend by eating salad with very less oil/without oil, soup, grilled chicken/veggies etc. And trust me it makes me really feel lighter and there is always a feel good factor. This Saturday, after the sinful intake from outside , I decided to make this boiled kidney bean salad with salsa. Very healthy very light , this salad will surely help those weight-watchers. The salsa took up the salad to another level. Mind-blowingly tasty .. Salsa/Salsa dip is made in different ways as I have seen/read in different forums/internet. This one I did with some mix-match creative way. You must try this too and I am sure it will not disappoint you.




Ingredients:

Kidney beans/rajma : 1/2 cup soaked in water overnight (I used the small sized beans)
Tomato: 1 large sized blanched peeled and chopped finely
Onion: 1 medium sized chopped finely
Green chilli: 1-2 chopped
Green bell pepper: 1 small sized roasted and chopped finely (I roasted it over the gas with a fork inserted on it)
Fresh coriander: 2-3 tbsp. finely chopped
Salt to taste
Black pepper powder: 1 tsp
Vinegar: 1tsp




Directions:

Pressure-cook the kidney beans to 3-4 whistles. Let the pressure gets released on its own. Remember that we do not need to over-cook them. Once cooked, strain the water and keep aside.

To make the salsa:

In a mixing bowl, add all the above ingredients except the kidney beans. Combine them all very nicely and your fresh, healthy, low-fat and easy to make at home salsa is ready.
(This salsa can be eaten with grilled veggies, tacos, burritos, baked potatoes, bread, grilled chicken salad, paneer etc. So you can always make it and keep it in refrigerator for using)

Now in the ready salsa, add the boiled kidney beans, mix them nicely and enjoy this super healthy guilt-free salad.
 

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