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5 Spice Tofu and Bean Sprouts Kodri ( Diabetic Recipe )
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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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
Animesh
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for this type of healthy and nice recipe...
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks Animesh. We are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.
Sam Dsouza
March 13, 2025, midnight
really, a yummy recipe.
Leena_Dhoot
March 13, 2025, midnight
Great recipe of the 5 spice powder! Really useful in chinese cooking. The spices enhance the flavours of tofu. Nice recipe.
matangy ramya
March 13, 2025, midnight
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.
