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It is a well known fact that almonds are a great source of multiple nutrients like vitamin E, Fiber, Copper, magnesium, Phosphorous and Riboflavin.They are also known to protect against diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. It is amazing to know just how much goodness is packed in a handful of these nuts.
It is an ideal combination of taste and nutrition that blends well with the Indian cuisine and palate.
- You can have them the way you like them, plain, salted, sweet, roasted, spicy and tangy.
- Blanched and chopped almonds can be used to garnish the desserts.
- Almond paste can be added to various curries making them rich, nutritious and flavourful.
- Make nut crumbs by coarsely grinding almonds in a food processor, and use them as a topping on grain dishes and pasta.
Use your creativity with almonds and turn every meal into a delicious affair.
Source: Bombay Times (The Times of India)
