Category Archives: Main dish
Millet and Oats Roti
About:
This roti/flatbread is similar to Akki (Rice) roti which is popular in Karnataka, Here I replaced rice flour with millet and Oats flour to make it healthy and fiber rich. This is a soft bread can be served as a healthy breakfast option that goes well with any dips or curry.
Health Benefits:
Millet is considered to have higher nutritional value than wheat, specially phosphorus and Iron. Also, Buckwheat and Millet are the only two grains that are alkaline. Millet is rich source of Magnesium which is why it is considered good for heart health. It lowers the blood pressure and hence reduces the risk of heart diseases. It controls diabetes.
Yields-5-6
Preparation time-15 minutes
Cooking time-15 minutes (approx. 2-3 minutes per bread)
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Quinoa masala in Asian style
About:
Combining Quinoa with Aubergine, Zuchini, Peppers in Asian flavours would make one healthy pot meal. The combination is so delicious, very flavorful, with all ingredients working really well together
Health benefits:
With twice the protein content of rice or barley, quinoa is also a very good source of calcium, magnesium and manganese. It also possesses good levels of several B vitamins, vitamin E and dietary fibre.
Aubergines are an excellent source of dietary fibre and Vitamins.
Green bell pepper is a tasty vegetable, which is low in calories and contains 0 grams of fat and a good supply vitamins and minerals.
Serves-2-3
Preparation time-10 minutes
Cooking time-35-40 minutes
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