#WKD: 8 Kidney Cleansing Recipes

5. Stir Fried Cauliflower

Ingredients:

• 1 large cauliflower, separated into florets
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
• Salt and pepper
• Lemon wedges, to serve

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pan or wok. Toss in the garlic.
2. Add the cauliflower florets and fry so that all parts of the florets are properly fried. 
3. Fry till the cauliflower florets are cooked but still maintain some crunch.
4. Season with salt and pepper and toss the green onions.
5. Squeeze over some lemon juice before serving.

Benefits:

Cauliflower is a great vegetable to include in your diet when you’re trying to cleanse your kidneys. Packed with Vitamins B, C, and K, this vegetable is a key ingredient in most detox diets. It possesses anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial effects that are great for detoxifying the kidneys. Add to this the benefits of olive oil, which contains oleic acid and is packed with antioxidants. Being phosphorous-free, olive oil is also ideal for a kidney-friendly diet.

6. Sooji Cabbage Dhokla

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup sooji
• 1 cup sour curd 
• 1 cup grated cabbage
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp Eno salt
• 1/8 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/8 cup water
• Coriander leaves for garnishing
• Oil

Instructions:

1. Mix sooji, curd, cabbage, water and salt in a large bowl and leave it covered for 10-15 minutes.
2. Grease a deep dish with oil and fill a pan/cooker with a little warm water for steaming.
3. Check the consistency of the batter. It should be smooth but neither watery nor thick. Add Eno salt to the batter and mix well.
4. Pour the batter into the greased vessel and place it in the pan/cooker for steaming.
5. Cover the pan with a lid. Place a cloth between the pan and the lid to soak up the steam rising from the pan.
6. Steam the dhokla for 20 minutes on medium flame. The batter should rise in that time.
7. Insert a knife into the dhokla and if it comes out clean, the dhokla is done.
8. Turn off the flame and let the dhokla cool completely in the pan. Cut into squares.
9. Heat oil in a pan and splutter the mustard seeds. Immediately scatter them over the dhokla. Garnish with coriander leaves.

Benefits:

Just like cauliflower, cabbage is another cruciferous vegetable that is great for kidney health. It is packed with fiber which slows down the absorption of nutrients, ensuring the kidneys aren’t overburdened. Fiber also binds to all the toxins from the digestive tract. Cabbage is also full of antioxidants and other nutrients like calcium, Vitamins B, C, K and manganese. Being low in potassium and phosphorous makes it an ideal vegetable to add to your kidney cleanse diet.