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Healthy Ways to Consume Star Fruit

Alpa Momaya

March 28, 2022

You can use some of the below-mentioned healthy recipes to savour the fruit and reap all its health benefits.

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#1 Star Fruit Strawberry Smoothie

This nourishing vegan smoothie is a great way to curb those incessant hunger pangs while making sure your body gets all its necessary vitamins and minerals.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 1 People

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup star fruit
  • 1 cup strawberries
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup mango

Instructions
 

  • Chop all the fruits and put them in the blender.
  • Once blended to your preferred consistency, serve

#2 Star Fruit Shrimp Salad

This delicious dish is a beautiful amalgamation of different flavours and textures. It is crunchy, juicy and refreshing- a great dish by itself or an equally great accompaniment to regular lunch/dinner options.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 1 People

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cooked shrimp
  • 5 star fruits
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1/2 cup red onions
  • 1/2 cup mint leaves
  • 1 tbsp pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce

Instructions
 

  • Put the cooked shrimp in the salad bowl.
  • Add star fruits along with chopped cucumber, onion and fresh mint leaves into the bowl.
  • Prepare the salad dressing by mixing lemon juice, fish sauce, salt and pepper.
  • Mix it well and pour over the salad.
  • It is best served fresh.
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#3 Star Fruit Pickle

Another way to truly enjoy star fruit is to pickle it, the Indian way.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 43 minutes
Course Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 6 star fruits
  • 5 tbsp mustard oil
  • 1 tbsp mustard seeds
  • 4 tbsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tbsp red chilli powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp turmeric powder

Instructions
 

  • Wash and dry star fruits. Later cut them up into star shapes.
  • Roast and grind mustard and fennel seeds.
  • Add the ground seeds’ mixture along with the star fruits and spices in the pickling jar.
  • Let it sit for a day.
  • After a day has passed, heat some mustard oil and pour into the pickle jar.
  • Keep in sunlight for at least 4 days before using.

About the Author

As the holder of a Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics from the University of Mumbai, Alpa Momaya has always understood the value of good nutrition in an individual's life. She is a Registered Nutritional Practitioner (Canada) with over 15 years of experience in the field. Specializing in Clinical Nutrition, Pre & Post Natal Diets, and Weight Management, Alpa found her calling as a Sr. Nutritionist with HealthifyMe. Alpa's love for cooking and good nutrition has seen her contribute several recipes to the HealthifyMe database over the years. Additionally, she takes a keen interest in reading and painting.


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