Author:Dr. Michael Greger & Robin Robertson from The How Not to Die Cookbook
Avocado and almond butter add richness to this chocolaty pudding
Prep Time 10 mins
Course: Dessert Cuisine: American Difficulty: Easy Makes: 4 1/4 cup servings
Daily Dozen Food(s): Berries, Nuts and Seeds, Other Fruits Servings:
4 servings Calories: 165kcal
“Could there be something going on with my metabolism?”
“How do I know if I am at risk for developing diabetes?”
“I have a family history of heart disease. How do I know if I am at risk?”
I often hear these questions being asked.
As a woman of South Asian ethnicity, this is deeply personal.
Did you know that South Asians (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Nepali and Sri Lankan) have high rates of heart attack and stroke?
60% of the world’s heart disease patients are South Asian and we have the highest death rate from heart disease in the US compared to other ethnic groups. Sadly, risk factors also seem to occur at a younger age in South Asians.
| Dry kidney beans, soaked for 2-3 hours | 2 cups |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 3 tablespoons |
| Onion, chopped | ½ large (Quick tip: mini food processor works great to chop these quickly!) |
| Pomi crushed tomatoes | 1 cup |
| Ginger, minced | 2 inches (2 tablespoons) |
| Garlic, minced | 2 cloves |
| Bay leaf | 1 |
| Cumin seeds | 1 ½ tsp |
| Turmeric | 1 ½ tsp |
| Ground coriander powder | 2 tsp |
| Salt | 3-4 tsp, depending on your taste |
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