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Healthy Eating: Skinny Sev Puri

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Every now and then, we often pass a bhelpuri vendor and find ourselves tempted beyond measure. While the weather seems great and eating bhel or sev puri might seem harmless, it can give you enough calories which you will have to burn by being physically active for more than an hour.

More so, consuming any eatables from outdoor vendors during the rainy season might not be a good idea as this is the perfect season for the E Coli bacteria to breed. But yes, this doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your favourite “Chaat” at home! I’ve prepared the perfect Skinny Sev Puri recipe that will leave you wanting for more!

It is called skinny because it won’t make you fat or sick!

What You Will Need

  • Cucumber – 1 Medium sized (thick slices)
  • Tomato – 1 Medium sized (finely chopped)
  • Onion – 1 Medium sized (finely chopped)
  • Freshly chopped coriander
  • Partially Boiled Sprouted Mung – ½ Cup
  • Curd – ½ Cup
  • Honey – 1 tsp
  • Green Chillies – 1 or 2 (finely chopped)
  • Crushed Khakhra – 2 tbsp
  • Salt, chat masala, red chilli powder – As per taste

How To Prepare Skinny Sev Puri

  1. Take a bowl and add the sprouted mung, curd, honey, tomato, onion, coriander, green chilies, salt, chat masala and mix well
  2. Take a plate and place the thick cucumber slices on it
  3. Using a spoon, place the mixed stuffing on the cucumber slices.
  4. Top it up with crushed Khakhara for crunch along with some chilli powder

So here is your very simple and healthy chaat recipe!

Please Note: As cucumber forms the base and if you are allergic to it, you can use tomato slices, zucchini, partially boiled beetroot slices or radish slices.

Highlights

  • It is a very low-calorie snack and helps you stay away from the trans-fat found in fried puris
  • It is rich in fiber and balanced protein
  • Can be prepared quickly and is perfect for people who love fancy mid meals

Do you like this skinny sev puri recipe? Which healthy recipe would you like to see next? Drop us your suggestions in the comments below! For more healthy recipes, check out Healthy Reads or ask a GOQii Coach by subscribing for Personalised Health Coaching here.

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Healthy Eating: Oats & Besan Pancake

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Eating the same or similar food everyday can be a boring affair. So if you’re tired of eating roti-sabji (flattened wheat bread and vegetables) and are looking for a change, try adding a twist to your meals! Here’s a Oats & Besan Pancake recipe which is super easy, nutritious and tasty.

Ingredients

  • Besan / gram flour – 1 cup*
  • Roasted and powdered oats flakes – ½ cup
  • Finely chopped onion – ½ cup
  • Grated carrot – ½ cup
  • Finely chopped tomato – ½ cup
  • Finely chopped capsicum – ½ cup
  • Washed and chopped coriander – 4 tbsp*
  • Chilly ginger paste – 1 tbsp
  • Turmeric – ¼ tsp*
  • Chilly powder – ½ tsp
  • Salt to taste

Method

  • Mix besan and oats. Add the required amount of water to it to make a medium thick batter
  • Add salt as required and allow it to rest till you chop the vegetables
  • Add the chopped vegetables to the batter and stir
  • Add green chilly ginger paste, turmeric, chilly powder and coriander to the batter and stir
  • Add some water if required to make the batter thin
  • Heat a pan and spread the batter once hot
  • Make a thin medium sized chilla and allow it to cook on medium flame
  • Flip it over once cooked from bottom.
  • It turns out soft and thin even without a drop of oil but if you like you can add a tsp per pancake.
  • Serve it hot with green chutney

Highlights

It works great as a quick breakfast idea. Best for your kid’s tiffin but I love to eat it for dinner as well. Oats has Beta Glucan which is a soluble fiber and helps in losing weight. It aids blood sugar control as well and is best for the gut!

Do try this Oats and Besan Pancake Recipe and let me know if you like it! For more recipes, check out Healthy Reads or ask your GOQii Coach by subscribing for Personalised Health Coaching here.

*Abbreviations: 1 cup = 200 ml, 1 tbsp = 15 ml, 1 tsp = 5 ml

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Healthy Eating: Vegetable Stuffed Ragi Paratha

vegetable stuffed ragi parathaAre you getting the most out of your breakfast? Do you find it difficult to make it more nutritious? Today, let’s take a healthy twist on the normal wheat paratha! Let’s try a Vegetable Stuffed Ragi Paratha which will give your body a punch of calcium along with required minerals!

It is slightly different in color, but definitely worth the try!

What You Will Need:

  • Ragi Flour – 1 cup
  • Water – 1 cup
  • Cooked Peas – ½ cup
  • Shredded Carrot – ½ cup
  • Jeera – ¼ tsp
  • Mustard Seeds – ¼ tsp
  • Ginger Finely Chopped – 1 tsp
  • Curry Leaves Chopped – 1 tsp
  • Lemon Juice – 1 tsp
  • Coriander Leaves Chopped – 2 tbsp
  • Green Chillies – 1-2
  • Plastic paper
  • Oil
  • Salt to taste

How To Prepare

Vegetable stuffing preparation:

  1. In a mixture blender, add boiled peas, jeera, green chilies and make a coarse paste.
  2. Heat 1 tsp of oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and allow it to crackle, then add ginger & curry leaves and fry it for few seconds.
  3. Once done, add the green peas mixture, carrot and salt. If the mixture seems dry, add a little water and sauté for a while.
  4. Now switch off the flame and add lemon juice along with coriander.

Paratha preparation:

  1. Put a pan on flame and add 1 cup of water in it along with salt. Once hot, add the Ragi flour and switch off the flame.
  2. Mix thoroughly with a spatula and allow the flour to rest for 5-7 mins.
  3. Knead the mixture well to make a soft dough after resting it.
  4. Make equal quantity of balls from the dough and flatten them.
  5. Dust a flattened ball in flour and roll it into a thin paratha on a plastic paper. Repeat the process for all balls.
  6. Now take one Ragi paratha, place the vegetable stuffing over it and spread evenly.
  7. Slightly wet the edges of the paratha and place another paratha over it and seal the edges by wetting your fingers.
  8. Dust with flour and slightly roll the paratha.
  9. Now heat a pan, brush some oil and allow the paratha to cook.
  10. Once golden brown, flip and allow it to cook on the other side.
  11. Your healthy, hot Vegetable Stuffed Ragi Paratha is ready! Serve it along with some raita.

Highlights of the Vegetable Stuffed Ragi Paratha

  • It’s a good switch from regular breakfast and it is quite nourishing for children too.
  • The wonderful combination of vegetables provides beta carotene and antioxidants.
  • Ragi is great for reducing blood cholesterol, managing blood sugar and aids weight loss too.

Did you enjoy this recipe? Do try it out and leave your thoughts in the comments below! For more delicious recipes with Ragi, click here! To get access to more healthier recipes and advice on nutrition, consult a GOQii Coach by subscribing for Personalised Health Coaching here.

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Healthy Eating: The Ultimate Healthy Chivda

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It is common for tea/coffee lovers to indulge in some snacks along with their favorite beverage but most of those snacks are often not healthy. So, here is an amazing alternative which is namkeen and crisp! Your very own Healthy Chivda! This bowl can be a part of your regular evening snacks as it provides satiety and nutrition all in one! 

What You Will Need 

  • Rolled oats – 1 cup
  • Poha – ½ cup 
  • Puffed rice – 1 cup 
  • Makhana – 1 cup 
  • Peanuts – ½ cup 
  • Thin cut coconut – ¼ cup 
  • Ghee – 1 tbsp 
  • Mustard seeds – 1 tsp 
  • Cumin seeds – 1 tsp 
  • Curry leaves – 8-10 
  • Crush garlic cloves – 4-5 
  • Dried red chilli – 1
  • Split green chilli – 2 
  • Turmeric – 1 tbsp 
  • Chilli powder – 1 tsp 
  • Salt 

How To Prepare 

  1. Dry roast the rolled oats for 5-7 mins until it is crisp & a little golden. In the same pan, roast the poha until crisp.
  2. In another pan, heat the ghee, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and broken red chilli. Allow it to crackle, then fry the peanuts.
  3. Once the peanuts turn golden, add the crushed garlic, split green chilli, curry leaves and coconut. Fry this until the curry leaves turn crisp & the garlic is roasted.
  4. Time to add the spices, add salt, turmeric & red chilli powder. Give this a quick mix.
  5. Now add the roasted oats, roasted poha along with puffed rice and makhana. Mix this well and allow to roast for a few minutes.
  6. Store it in an airtight container once it cools down.

Note: You can also make chivda bhel by adding chopped onion, tomato, coriander, along with some salt & lemon to the chivda. Enjoy it immediately before it turns soggy. If you’re allergic to peanuts, avoid them. 

Highlights Of The Healthy Chivda Recipe

  • This Healthy Chivda helps in avoiding unhealthy refined flour biscuit, rusk, and cookies to eat along with tea or coffee.
  • It gives you a punch of protein, fiber and micro minerals all in one.
  • Suits the taste of everyone – be it kids, adults or grandparents.

We hope you try out this Healthy Chivda recipe! Do leave your thoughts and feedback in the comments below. For more healthy recipes, check out Healthy Reads or ask a GOQii Coach by subscribing for Personalised Health Coaching here.

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