- By Chef Amit Wadhera, Executive Chef, THE Park New Delhi
Ingredients
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Sweet potato
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200 gm
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Beetroot (slaw)
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50gm
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Pineapple (slaw)
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50 gm
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Quinoa
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30 gm
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Toasted almonds
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10 gm
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Tamarind paste
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03 gm
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Olive oil
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15ml
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Lemon juice
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05ml
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Pepper
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03gm
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Salt
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As per taste
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Method
1. Boil the quinoa for 60 minutes. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and make a thick layer of quinoa over it to dry.
2. Put the sweet potato for roasting over wood chips for good 30 minutes
3. Make a light vinaigrette of oil, lemon, tamarind paste, salt and pepper.
4. Mix all the ingredients - sweet potato, pineapple, beetroot, and fried quinoa crisp in a bowl. Add the dressing.
5. Serve in a bowl with some micro herbs over it.
Zad Apple, Arugula and Berries Salad
Ingredients
1. Zad Apple
2. Arugula
3. Berries
4. Sprouts
5. Organic Goat Cheese
6. Orange Segments
7. Sesame Seeds
Method
1. Dress sprouts and arugula in basic vinegrette dressing to give a nice shine and to add flavours of vinegrette.
2. Cut dices of zad apples and segments of oranges.
3. Place everything in a serving plate by keeping colour contrast of items in mind.
Sprinkle sesame seeds and goat cheese on top to add more flavours and colour.
Inspiration
The idea behind creating this salad was to incorporate the authentic local flavors of Indian fruits and veggies while maintaining international tasting standards. So I and my team of chefs went on a mission to the length and breadth of India. We found different varieties of apple grown in various districts of Himachal like, Kulu, Dharamshala, MandiLahaul and Spiti and we picked this particular variety ZAD apple which is super crisp and extremely sweet because of getting exposed to sunlight in the upper mountains and makes it perfect to pair up with the citric and bitter flavors.
The rest of the elements have been added to give the contrast to the apple that uplifts its flavor.
Health Benefits
Natural source of fibre which helps to reduce cholesterol Salad a day keeps disease and aging at bay Improve muscle performance Protect you from heart disease.