kalpana’s la cucina..... spice 4 all seasons: HEALTHY JOWAR CHILLA

_________________I am Mrs. Kalpana Mhaske, a Home-Maker, from the city of 52-Gates, one of the famous heritage- destination of the world- Ajanta - Ellora Caves, Bibi-Ka- Maqbara (The Taj of Deccan) and Deogiri Fort. i.e. AURANGABAD. I admire cooking - tryout and innovate different cuisines. Basically, both of my gorgeous daughters are foodie, they have always encouraged me in the kitchen and forced to carve a Food Blog, that’s why, I am happy to share the makings with you. I am an artist too. Painting – especially, Canvas-Painting is my one more hobby. In total - Ours is an ART-FAMILY, my husband is an Architect. In the end, I keep the same belief with Louise Fresco - “ Food, in the end, in our own tradition, is something holy. It's not about nutrients and calories. It's about sharing. It’s about honesty. it’s about identity ”

Saturday 18 December 2021

HEALTHY JOWAR CHILLA

Jowar is loaded with protein, carbohydrate and dietary fibre which promotes growth and development, it is an ideal cereal in weight watcher’s diet. Jowar is globally known as the “new quinoa” for its gluten-free and whole-grain goodness. It goes by the name of Sorghum in English, It has many words in different states, namely, Jwar in Maharashtra, Cholam in Tamil Nadu and Jonna in Andhra Pradesh. Jowar is ground into flour that is used to make Rotis, bhakri, cheela, dosa, etc.In India, jowar is a staple food item. Jowar or sorghum is prized as a healthy alternative to refined flour or all-purpose flour, this fibre-rich millet is cultivated extensively in India. In recent times jowar is gaining popularity among fitness enthusiast as a healthy substitute for wheat grain. It can be consumed as a whole cereal or ground into flour. Jowar is loaded with protein, carbohydrate and dietary fibre which promotes growth and development, it is an ideal cereal in weight watcher’s diet and also regulates diabetes. A member of the millet family, Jowar is receiving worldwide attention as people shift away from refined wheat products which are not considered a very healthy option. Wishing to know what health benefits this godly ingredient carries along? Here we are, with comprehensive nutritional information about Jowar (source Google ) ----->>

# It is a gluten-free whole grain, is considered an excellent alternative for people who suffer from ‘gluten intolerance‘ and it is rich in nutrients as well. So swapping wheat with Jowar has been found to reduce symptoms like bloating, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, headaches, etc.

# The fiber in jowar helps keep the bowels moving, which prevents constipation. It is also associated with lower levels of bad cholesterol, protecting the body against the onset of cardiovascular diseases.

# Being a complex carbohydrate, Jowar is digested slowly, prompting a more gradual rise in blood sugar. So it’s a great diet choice for diabetics and people who want to lose weight.

# Because it contains high levels of magnesium, jowar helps maintain calcium levels in the body, which is great for bone health.

# It has a much higher concentration of dietary fiber when compared to other cereal grains. So a single serving contains more than 12 grams, contributing to 48% of the daily recommended fiber intake.

With a variety of seasonal vegetables, these pancakes are great for a healthy and quick breakfast idea and also an all-day-breakfast meal! With this there are so many health benefits of consuming jowar. So try to add it into your diet. It is quick, healthy, tasty, easy to prepare, economical too.

INGREDIENTS :

1 Cup Jowar Atta (millet flour)

1/4 Cup Gram Flour /Besan ka Atta

1/4 Cup Onion, chopped

1/4 Cup Spinach/ Palak (see notes )

2 tablespoon Capsicum, chopped

1/4 Cup Carrot, grated

1/4 Cup Cabbage, chopped finely

2 tablespoon Spring Onion, chopped

2 tablespoon Coriander leaves, chopped

1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder

1/2 inch Ginger, grated

2 Green Chillies, chopped (see notes )

2 teaspoon roastetd Cumin / Jeera Powder

1/2 teaspoon Ajwain/ Carrom Seeds

1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds

Salt as per your taste

Water for making batter (approx 1-1/2 Cup )

2 teaspoon Desi Ghee

1/2 teaspoon Oil ( for greasing tawa )

METHOD :

STEP 1 - Add millet flour in a large bowl.

STEP 2 - Add gram flour to the same.

STEP 3 - Further, add all the spice powders and salt and mix it well.

STEP 4 - Add carrom seeds and sesame seeds..

( Crush carrom seeds in between your palms and then use it. )

STEP 5 - Then add chopped veggies and give it a nice stir.

STEP 6 - Add half a cup of water and whisk it well.

STEP 7 - Now, add more water little by little ( around 1 cup ).

STEP 8 - Mix it into a lump free and pouring consistency batter.

STEP 9 - Heat an iron tawa on medium heat and grease it with oil. (Drizzle few drops of oil on hot tawa and wipe it using a tissue paper.) (see notes ) Lower the flame to low.