How to prepare a meal of arrowroots and meat without using oil

  

Date Posted: 1/5/2013 10:40:56 AM

Posted By: Viona  Membership Level: Silver  Total Points: 879

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This is a great way to get away from fried foods. The good thing with this recipe is that it does not even need a drop of oil. In addition, this meal can be served with steamed vegetables and still taste great. The following recipe can serve two people. Therefore, you can add more ingredients depending on the size of your family.

Ingredients
- 2 large red onions, finely chopped
- 8 medium arrow roots, washed to remove mud.
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh coriander (dhania) crushed
- 2 chili peppers
- Teaspoon turmeric
- Salt to taste
- 1 and 1/2 kilograms of meat
- 1 bunch of fresh leafy greens either kale or spinach.
- cup dry chickpeas, cooked

Cooking Method

In a large heavy pot, put the arrow roots and cover them with water. Cover with a lid and let them boil till they become soft. Check them regularly to prevent the arrow roots from overcooking. Over cooked arrow roots are unpleasant since they are prone to getting smashed. Once the arrow roots are ready, transfer them into a clean tray in order to allow for cooling. Do not peel them when hot.
In a separate large sufuria, put the meat and some water. Bring the meat to boil for about 45 minutes. The meat should be tender. Transfer the water to a separate bowl since it may be used as vegetable stock for another meal.

Chop the onions, dhania, and cucumber then add them to the meat. Add other spices and a little salt to taste. Stir and leave the meat to cook for ten more minutes. Add a little amount of the meat stock and bring to boil for a few minutes. Remove the meat from the fire and steam the vegetables.
While steaming, add very little water to the

vegetables.

For serving:
Peel the arrow roots carefully with a knife and cut into large cubes.
For each plate, place two or three quarters of arrow roots, some meat on the side and steamed vegetables to complement the meal. Pour the already cooked cow peas on top of the steamed vegetables as some sort of garnish.

Additional tips

When serving a meal, divide the plate into half. On one half, fill the plate with vegetables. Divide the other half of the plate again to create two quarters. Fill one quarter with proteins and the other quarter with carbohydrates. This ensures healthy eating.

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