Huggi OR Pongal brown rice with Soya beans
It’s festive time again…Makara Sankranti festival will be celebrated mainly in South India on Wednesday and Thursday. This is a traditional dish for the festival with some variations..
About:
This is a south indian dish, which is similar to Pongal or Kichadi. Huggi is a dish prepared on the day of Makara Sankranthi, which can be served with coconut chutney. This is made similar to Pongal with few variations. Usually Avarekayi or Indian bean is used to this dish and in this recipe have used Soya bean.
I used brown rice and low oil hence the rice tends to dry faster. So feel free to add oil or butter or ghee or coconut milk for an added creamy texture.
Health benefits:
Brown rice nutrients are retained and it is a healthy alternative for white rice. Brown rice when consumed in adequate proportion suffice the nutrient requirement of your body to a large extent. It’s also a great meal idea for those being on a weight loss diet, and for diabetics and heart patients.
Serves: 2
Cooking time
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Rajma/kidney beans and oats Snack
A healthy and filling snacks to start afresh during breakfast. The protein and fibre rich dish forms a part of once diet.
About:
This snacks is loaded with protein and fibre, it is a power packed healthy and yet delicious. It can be enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack to munch.
Health Benefits:
Oats and beans both are good sources of soluble fibre. Beans-Soluble fiber—the kind that absorbs water—is good stuff. Add it to your diet, and it will keep you regular, stabilize your blood sugar levels, and lower your cholesterol levels by preventing the absorption of artery-clogging lipids in your intestines. Plus, eating more soluble fibre is an excellent way to reduce blood-serum levels of LDL cholesterol
If you are not used to eating beans, add them into your diet gradually and drink plenty of water so the fibre can become soluble. If you eat too many too fast you can develop intestinal gas, so go slowly.
Serves: 2
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Preparation time: 20-25 minutes
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