“Nutritious Vegetable Dalia Delight”

“Nutritious Vegetable Dalia Delight”

by | Jun 16, 2024 | Healthy Indian Breakfast Recipes

“Healthy Vegetable Dalia Recipe | Nutritious One-Pot Meal”

MACRONUTRIENTS

Calories

220

Fat

4g

Carbs

40g

Protein

8g

Fiber

7g

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup dalia
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tomato, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup green peas
  • 1/4 cup diced carrots
  • 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
  • 2 green chilies finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • salt to taste
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tsp oil
  • Fresh coriander leaves

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker or pan over medium hear. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  2. Add chopped onions, green chillies, and saute until the onions turn translucent.
  3. Add diced tomatoes,green peas,diced carrots, and bell peppers.Cook for 2-3 minutes untill the vegetables are slightly tender.
  4. Add Turmeric and chili powder and salt mix well to coat the vegetables with the spices.
  5. Rinse the dalia throughly under running water. Drain well and add it to the pan. saute for a minute to lightlytoast the dalia.
  6. Pour water into the pressure cooker or pan and mix well.
  7. If using pressure cooker close the lid and cook for 3-4 whistles. If usinga pan, cover and cook for about 15-20minutes or until the dalia is cooked and the water is absorbed.
  8. Remove from heat and let the pressure releasenaturally (if using pressure cooker).
  9. Fluff the dalia gently with a fork.
  10. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
  11. Serve hot as a nutritious and flavorful breakfast or meal option.
“Healthy and Delicious Quinoa Upma Recipe for a Nutritious Breakfast

“Healthy and Delicious Quinoa Upma Recipe for a Nutritious Breakfast

by | May 28, 2024 | Healthy Indian Breakfast Recipes

“Quinoa Sunrise: A Modern Twist on Upma”

MACRONUTRIENTS

Calories

240

Fat

6g

Carbs

40g

Protein

8g

Fiber

6g

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup quinoa
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tomato, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup green peas
  • 1/4 cup diced carrots
  • 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
  • 2 green chilies finely chopped
  • 1 tsp giner grated
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • salt to taste
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tsp oil
  • Fresh coriander leaves

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under running water to remove any bitterness. Drain well and set side.
  2. Heat oil in a pan or kadai over medium heat.Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
  3. Add chopped onions,green chilies, and grated ginger.Saute untill the onions turn translucent.
  4. Add diced tomatoes,green peas,diced carrots, and bell peppers.Cook for 2-3 minutes untill the vegetables are slightly tender.
  5. Add Turmeric and chili powder and salt mix well to coat the vegetables with the spices.
  6. Add the rinsed quinoa to the pan and saute for a minute to lightly toast the quinoa.
  7. Pour water into the pan and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan,and let the quinoa simmer for about 15 minutes or untill all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is cooked.
  8. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes.fluff the quinoa gently with a fork. 
  9. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves 
  10. Serve hot as a nutritious and flavorful breakfast or meal option.

The Ultimate Guide to Making Perfect Moong Dal Chillas

by | May 6, 2024 | Healthy Indian Breakfast Recipes

Servings for 2 Time- 30 Minutues

INGREDIENTS

  • -1 Cup moong dal, soaked for 4-6 hours.
  • -1/2 onion, finely chooped.
  • -1/2 Tomato,finely chopped.
  • -1/4 Cup grated carrots.
  • -1/4 Cup chopped Bell peppers.
  • -2/3 Green chilies,finely chopped.
  • -1/2 tsp cumin seeds.
  • -1/2 tsp tumeric powder.
  • -1/2 tsp red chili powder (optional)
  • -Salt to taste.
  • -Cooking oil.
  • -Fresh coriander Leaves ( dhaniya)

NUTRITIONAL VALUE (PER SERVING)

    • Calories-180
    • Carbohydrates-28 Grams
    • Protein- 12 Grams
    • Fat- 2 Grams
    • Fiber- 5 Grams

DIRECTIONS TO MAKE

  • 1.- Drain the soaked moong dal and grind it into smooth paste using a blender or food processor. Add a little water if needed to get a thick batter – like consistency.
  • 2.- Transfer the moong dal batter to a mixing bowl and add chopped onions, bell peppers, tomatoes,grated carrots, chopped chillies, cumin seeds,turmeric powder,red chili powder and salt.Mix it well to combine all the ingredients.
  • 3. -Heat a non stick pan or tawa over medium heat. Grease it lightly with oil.
  • 4.- Pour a ladleful of the moong dal batter onto the center of the pan and spread it gently in a circular motion to form a thin pancake like chilla.
  • 5.- Drizzle a little oil around the edges of the chilla and cook it on medium heat for 2-3 minutues untill the bottom, side turns golden brown.
  • 6.- Flip the chilla carefully using a spatula and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutesuntill it is cooked through and crispy.
  • 7.- Remove the chilla from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining batter to make more chillas.
  • 8.- Garnish the moong dal chillas with fresh coriander leaves.
  • 9.- Serve hot with green chutney, yogurt, or any preferred accompaniments.