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Navratri Special Recipe: Falhari Cheela

Falhari Cheela

In my previous article, I shared a healthy Falhari Dhokla recipe. As promised, I am going to share another yummy recipe you can make and enjoy with your family this festive season! Falhari Cheela is kind of pancake made from a combination of Singhara Atta (Water Chestnut Flour) and Kuttu ka Atta (Buckwheat Flour).

These flours contain many health benefits and nutrients such as protein, calcium and vitamins which keeps one energetic during fasting. The batter is spiced up with Indian spices and finely chopped green chillies.

How to Prepare Falhari Cheela

What you will need:

  • Kuttu ka Atta (Buckwheat Flour) – ½ cup
  • Singhara ka Atta (Water Chestnut Flour) – ½ cup
  • Chopped Green Chilli – 1
  • Chopped Coriander Leaves
  • Jeera (Cumin) – 2 teaspoon
  • Haldi (Turmeric Powder) – ½ tsp
  • Black Pepper Powder – 2 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Ghee (for cooking)

Method

  1. In a bowl, add the flour, chopped chilli along with coriander leaves, jeera, haldi, black pepper and salt.
  2. Mix the batter with enough water to get a pouring consistency.
  3. Heat a non-stick pan and pour a ladle of batter and spread it evenly like a pancake. Do not spread the batter a lot, as it would then stick to the pan.
  4. Add a teaspoon of ghee on the sides of cheela and spread some sesame seeds to add a crunchy flavor.
  5. Cook on both sides for about 2 minutes until done.
  6. Serve the hot Falhari Cheela with Tamatar ki Chutney (Tomato Chutney) or Coconut Peanut Chutney.

Highlights of the Recipe

  • Falhari Cheela is perfect for breakfast or dinner. It is filling and easy to digest.
  • The oil/ghee used is minimum, as it is not fried.

This Navratri, let’s take a pledge to eat as healthy as possible. For tips on how to stay healthy during Navratri, ask a GOQii Coach by subscribing for Personalised Health Coaching here.

Do you have a special healthy Navratri recipe? Share it with us in the comments below!

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Navratri Special Recipe: Falhari Dhokla

falhari dhokla

A couple of days back, I wrote about How to keep Navratri Healthy where I shared some basic tips on choosing healthy alternatives during Navratri. Today, I’m sharing some special Navratri recipes which you can make at home and relish guilt-free! The first recipe is the Falhari Dhokla!

How is it Prepared?

Falhari Dhokla is made with a blend of Samak ke Chawal (Sama flour) and Kuttu ka Atta (Buckwheat flour) by soaking it in some Dahi (Yoghurt) and water, then adding Indian spices for flavor

Traditionally, Dhokla batters are prepared by fermentation and steaming method, which is then finished with a tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves on top of it. Since, Kuttu Dhokla can be preferred during Navartri, it is prepared in a simple way without any tempering.

Falhari Dhokla Recipe

What you will need:

  • Kuttu ka Atta (Buckwheat flour) – 1 cup
  • Samak ke Chawal (Sama flour) – ¼ cup
  • Dahi – ½ cup
  • Green Chilli (grounded and pasted) – 1
  • Finely chopped coriander leaves
  • Black pepper powder – 1 tsp
  • Red chilli powder
  • Fresh grated coconut (to garnish)
  • Eno’s fruit salt
  • Salt as per taste

Method:

  1. Mix Kuttu ka Atta, Samak ke Chawal, Dahi, chilli paste, coriander leaves, black pepper, salt in a big bowl. Mix well to make it a batter. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Stir tablespoon oil and a pinch of Eno’s fruit salt into the batter.
  3. Grease the Dhokla plates with little oil and pour the batter evenly forming a thick layer.
  4. Sprinkle red chilli powder and steam it at high heat in the steamer (Idli maker can also be used) for 10-15 minutes until done.
  5. Cut the hot and steamed Dhokla into square or diamond pieces.
  6. Garnish with grated coconut and coriander leaves.
  7. To enhance the taste serve with Spicy Green Coriander chutney.

Highlights of the Recipe

  • The ingredients are easily available in your house during Navratri.
  • It is prepared with a healthier cooking method i.e. steaming. No fried = No Guilt!
  • It is a healthy and easy to cook alternative to any Falhar snacks and tastes best when served with a hot cup of tea.
  • The kids will love it!

Hope you enjoyed this Falhari Dhokla recipe. During Navratri, try something different and avoid fried food as much as possible! Will you try this at home? Share you views and experience in the comments below!

For tips on how to stay healthy during Navratri, ask a GOQii Coach by subscribing for Personalised Health Coaching here.

Stay tuned for my next recipe which will be on how to prepare Falhari Cheela!

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Healthy Evening Snacks

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It is 4 o’ clock in the evening and you are thinking about what to have for your evening snacks? Something which will serve the taste buds and is healthy too. Right?

Also, you’re “hunger hormone” levels rise and your “satiety hormone” levels drop in the evening. Hence it is important to bridge the gap between your lunch & dinner with a filling evening snack. Also, this habit will help you keep your dinner lighter which is ideal.

So if you’re bored of having fruits, buttermilk, nuts, peanuts, chana, etc. for your snacks, here are some easy healthy options to quench your hunger.

open sandwich

1. Open bread sandwich: Take 1 slice of multi-grain bread, apply green chutney to it and arrange slices of tomato, potato, cucumber, beetroot, etc. on it. And do not close it with one more slice of bread, just shred some Paneer to it and enjoy the fibrous meal.

rice oats cutlet 2. Rice oats cutlets: if you have leftover rice from lunch, try this out. Take 1 cup boiled rice and add ½ cup of       roasted oats, add some crushed salad or finely chopped vegetables like onions, cabbage, carrot, beetroot, etc.             Add some ginger chilli paste, salt, garam masala, red chilli powder and turmeric powder. Make small flat cutlets out of this batter and roast with some oil on a pan. Enjoy them hot with green chutney or curd.

masala khakra

3. Masala khakhra: take 1 khakhra and add finely chopped tomato, onion, cucumber and coriander on the khakhra. Squeeze some lemon on it and sprinkle rock salt on it. Quick and best.

date oats ball

4. Dates oats Ladoo: take 1 cup of seedless dates and crush them with a fork, add ½ cup of roasted ground oats, 2 tbsp of honey or jaggery and 2 tbsp of mix nuts powder. Best energy supplier. You can carry 2 of them along with your lunch tiffin to have in the evening.

mix fruits with curd

5. Mix fruits with curd: give some variety to your regular fruits with this. Take 1 cup of mix fruits of your choice, add 1 cup of yoghurt or hung curd to the fruits, add 1 tsp flax seeds, 5-6 crushed walnuts and 1 tsp of honey.

peanut chaat

6. Peanut/chana/ mung chat: boil pulse of your own choice, add finely chopped onion, tomatoes, carrot, capsicum, etc, squeeze some lemon juice on it and sprinkle some rock salt and garnish with coriander seeds. Best to satisfy your hunger hormones.

spinach omlette

7. Spinach omelette: If you are an egg lover and want some variety, try this one. Blanch 1 cup of spinach in hot water and transfer it to cold water. Take 2 eggs, add the spinach, 1 tsp of ginger chilli paste, and add salt and some black pepper. Make an omelette in a pan and enjoy it hot.

rotipizza

8. Roti Pizza: Oh yes! Take your wheat roti and apply pasta sauce if you have or ketchup and chilli sauce mixture. Add chopped onions, tomatoes, olives, lettuce, olives, and all the veggies you find in your fridge. Top it with cheese, panner, chilli flakes, oregano, mix herbs and bake it in the oven or on a pan. Enjoy.

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

If you found these snack ideas helpful and would like to share your thoughts or have more questions, please feel free to leave a comment below. For further insights and tips on maintaining a nutritious diet, explore our extensive collection of articles here. If you desire personalized guidance for your nutrition and overall well-being, consider subscribing to GOQii’s Personalised Health Coaching here.

 

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Gopalkala Recipe – A Perfect Evening Snack

Gopalkala RecipeWe always learn a lot from our traditions. It’s not only stories, but also practical implementations that we can do in our day to day life. There’s so much to learn from mythology and history alike. For instance, we have grown up listening to stories of Lord Krishna. We all know that Lord Krishna was brought up in Gokul, where there was plenty of milk & milk products. He was considered notorious for stealing milk, butter, and curd in his childhood. In one of the folklores, it’s mentioned that Lord Krishna used to gather all the food stuff brought by his fellows and mix it up. This gave birth to the dish – Gopalkala (Dahikala) which has different foods mixed up with curd.

We celebrate Janmashtami –Lord Krishna’s birthday, the way Lord Krishna celebrated it; With all the goodies that he liked, prepared at home. Gopalkala or Dahikala is made and given in offering to him on this occasion and then served to the rest of the people.

On the occasion of Janmashtami, let’s look at a Gopalkala Recipe. It’s easy to prepare and doesn’t involve cooking. At the same time, it’s nutritious & healthy. One can have it as an evening snack, mid meal or even as a pre-workout meal! You can even give this dish to your kids in their school tiffin box as well.

What You Will Need

  • Thick Poha or rice flakes – 1 bowl
  • Fresh curd – 1 bowl
  • Chopped Cucumber- ½ bowl
  • Groundnuts – ¼ bowl
  • Roasted chick pea – ¼ bowl
  • Pomegranate – ¼ bowl
  • Grated coconut/ Coconut pieces – ¼ bowl
  • Grated ginger – 1 tsp
  • Chopped Green Chillies – 1-2 tsp
  • Chopped coriander – 1-2 tsp
  • Sugar – 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste

How To Prepare

  1. Wash the rice flakes in a sieve and keep it aside for 5 mins. Let it get soaked
  2. In 1 big bowl, beat the curd with sugar, salt, ginger, green chillies & coconut pieces
  3. Add rice flakes in this bowl. Let it soak for another 5 mins
  4. Add cucumber, groundnuts, roasted chick pea and pomegranate seeds
  5. Mix well & top it with coriander

Nutritional Value

It’s a healthy filling snack, nutritionally well balanced.

  • Poha or rice flakes contribute to the carbohydrate content
  • Curd, groundnuts and roasted chick pea make up for the protein content
  • Curd is an excellent probiotic that is extremely good for gut health and digestion
  • While the Gopalkala recipe doesn’t require oil or ghee, it has healthy fats from groundnut (MUFA) & coconut.
  • It completes your salads & fruits quota too through cucumber & pomegranate. So don’t worry about the fiber, vitamins and antioxidants!

Worried about Poha being a rice product and its GI (Glycemic Index)? Please don’t! The protein, fats and fiber in it will bring down the GI. So what are you waiting for? Don’t just eat it as an offering to God but include it in your daily meals.

We hope you do try this Gopalkala recipe at home and share your thoughts with us in the comments below! Alternatively, you can also take pics of your preparation and share it with us on the GOQii Arena or our Instagram page, tagging GOQii.

For more healthy recipes, check out Healthy Reads or ask a GOQii Coach by subscribing for Personalised Health Coaching here.

Wish you all a happy Shri Krishna Janmashtami! 

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