Hope everyone is taking care of themselves, friends and family. We all have to help ourselves, keep unity and stay together in this tough time, the Whole World is facing. Self-quarantine and social distancing are the two key words we all have to remember right now.
And I believe if we are immuned enough from inside, we can fight such viruses efficiently. Sharing one such recipe, which can give you more power to fight with any diseases.
Sattu, made from roasted Bengal Gram(Chana dal/Cholar dal), is called "the poor man's protein", is a flour-like ingredients which is high in protein and often called, 'the powerhouse of energy". It is good for suppressing diabetes and high blood pressure. It's high on protein, insoluble fiber, which makes it good for your intestines and is low on glycemic index, making it safe and beneficial for diabetics. Plus it has good proportions of iron, manganese, magnesium and is low on sodium too..
So, now let's move on to the recipe............it is very easy to make. You can srve these on breakfast, kid's or adult's lunch-box. it's very filling and nutritious.
You need ::
Sattu : 1 cup
Onion : 1, medium
Ginger : 1 inch, chopped finely
Green Chilli : 1-2, finely chopped
Fresh Coriander leaves : a little
Lemon Juice : 1/2 of a lemon
Salt : 1 tsp.
Oil : 1 tsp. + 2-3 tblsp. for frying the parathas
How To ::
- Take all the ingredients except oil in a wide mixing bowl. Lastly add 1 tsp. oil. Mix everything very well using your hand. Finally, add as much water as needed to make a soft, pliable dough.
- Form medium lemon sized balls out of the dough. Using a roller pin, spread each dough ball at least 3-4 inches in diameter.
- Heat a tawa in medium heat, cook one paratha on both sides at a time. Then smear a little oil on both sides and fry on both sides.
Try this and I'm sure You'll would love it. You can eat these parathas as it is or with any achar(pickle), tomato ketchup or Chilli sauce.
