Eat Healthy with Millets, Palm Jaggery and Cold Pressed Oils
Start your day right with some delicious millet based idlis, parathas, waffles, panacakes and more! Everything from easy to cook recipes for a lazy sunday to hearty brunches!
Horse gram is a pulse crop widely cultivated and consumed in India since ancient times. It is the most protein-rich lentil found on the planet. It is very high-powered. That’s why race horses are fed with this gram, which is called horse gram in the market. It is low in lipid and sodium content, and its slow digestible starch make ideal for diabetic and obesity patients. This simple pongal recipe using millet and horse gram is an ideal dish for breakfast.
Green peas are one of the best plant-based sources of protein, which is a major reason why they are so filling, along with their high amount of fibre. Their high fibre content makes them diabetic friendly. I have already shared a few recipes with green peas. This matar Poha is great for breakfast and its colour is so inviting. Try this recipe when fresh peas are available.
Turmeric is full of nutrition and its high curcumin content helps in preventing various diseases. It helps to decrease inflamation, increases the antioxidant capacity of the body, helps in improving the brain function, lowers the risk of heart disease, prevents cancer, Alzheimer's disease, arthritis and delays ageing. Fresh turmeric can be used in salads and can be pickled along with ginger. I have already shared a rice variety which is extremely tasty. Today sharing a fantastic recipe of dosa using this golden rhizome along with millets. Try this recipe and reap the full benefits of curcumin.
Kala Chana or black chickpeas are a good source of dietary fibre. It has potassium, sodium, iron, calcium and folate. 100 grams of boiled chana has approx. 269 calories. When they are mixed with fibre rich millets, the outcome is a very healthy dish! Dosas are a favourite delicacy in many homes and this recipe is best to start the day with a nutrition packed dish.
Neer dosa is a speciality of Karnataka. The thin lacey dosa is delicious when served with chutney and sambar. I have already shared a neer dosa recipe with millets. To enhance the nutritive value of the dosa, in this recipe I have included palak/spinach. My family loved the green dosa and its taste.
