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Brown rice is a powerhouse of nutrients. It is undoubtedly the unsung hero of grains, boasting a treasure trove of health benefits that will leave you craving for more! Unlike its pale, processed counterpart, brown rice retains its natural goodness, packed with fiber, minerals like magnesium and phosphorus, and a host of energizing B vitamins.
It not only satisfies your taste buds but also keeps your digestive system running like a well-oiled machine. With its high fiber content, brown rice works well against constipation and also helps you achieve weight management goals by keeping you feeling fuller for longer.
This nutritional powerhouse plays a heartwarming role by lowering LDL cholesterol levels, safeguarding your heart from unwanted surprises. Plus, with its arsenal of antioxidants, brown rice fights off free radicals, protecting your body from oxidative stress and inflammation.
But the questions arises – how do we use it effectively as its nutty texture makes it tough to eat daily. Well, we’ve got you covered with the best recipes with brown rice!
1. Mexican Bean Rice
What You Will Need
- Brown rice – ½ Cup cooked
- Spring Onion – 1 bulb
- Tomato – 1
- Rajma or baked beans – 1 Cup
- Green chilli – 1
- Salt & pepper according to taste
- Tomato ketchup – 4 Tsp
- Vinegar – ½ Tsp
- Oil – 1 Tsp
How To Prepare
- Heat oil in a vessel and sauté the chopped onion bulb
- Add Chopped chilli & tomato & sauté for 5-10mins
- Add the cooked brown rice, baked beans and mix well
- Add all other sauces & stir well
- Garnish with spring onion greens & Serve hot
2. Fenugreek Leaves (Methi) Brown Rice
What You Will Need
- Brown rice – ½ cup cooked
- Methi (fenugreek leaves) – 1/2 bunch
- Tomato – 1
- Black Gram (Urad dal) & Bengal Gram (Chana dal) – 1 tsp each
- Whole pepper – 2
- Bay leaf – 1
- Onion – 1
- Green chilli – 1
- Salt & pepper according to taste
- Tamarind pulp – 2 Tsp
- Oil – 1 Tsp
How To Prepare
- Heat oil in a vessel, sauté chopped onion, whole spices (masala) and the Black and Bengal grams
- Add Chopped chilli, tomato and sauté for 5-10mins
- Add chopped Fenugreek leaves, tamarind pulp and mix well
- Add cooked brown rice & stir well. Cook for 10-15mins
- Serve it with a chilled cup of curd.
3. Stir-Fried Brown Rice (1 portion)
What You Will Need
- Brown rice – ½ cup cooked
- Assorted veggies (Carrot, cabbage, broccoli, beans, capsicum) – 1 bowl
- Spring Onion – 1 stalk
- Green chilli – 1
- Salt & pepper according to taste
- Garlic – 1 pod finely chopped
- Ginger – a small piece chopped
- Chilli sauce, vinegar and ketchup – 1 tsp each
- Oil – 1 Tsp
How To Prepare
- Heat oil in a vessel and sauté the chopped onion, chilli, garlic, ginger along with the chopped assorted veggies
- Add all the other seasonings and toss well
- Add cooked rice, stir well and cook for 10-15 mins
- Serve it curd
4. Brown Rice Pudding
What You Will Need
- Brown Rice – 1 cup cooked
- Skim milk – 250ml
- Jaggery – 2 tbsp
- Cardamom powder – 1tsp
- Nuts (dates, raisins, dried figs) – 1 cup
- Vanilla essence – 1drop
How To Prepare
- Boil milk in a pan
- Once boiled, add the jaggery and rice
- Simmer until it cooks
- Turn the gas off and add cardamom powder, nuts and 1 drop of vanilla essence
- Keep in the refrigerator to cool and serve chilled
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Sabudana Soup is an energy rich, wholesome soup that is packed with several health benefits. It is quite famous in tropical regions and many parts of India consume it during festivals. If you’ve been looking for a nice soup to warm you up during monsoon, this is it! So without further ado, let’s go over this delicious recipe! 
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Take 2 tsp of chia seeds, pre-soaked for 2 hrs, and add 1 cup of kombucha (a fermented, slightly effervescent, sweetened black or green tea). Stir it well and keep it to chill. Your healthy and natural energy drink is ready instantly!
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Mix 2 cups of coconut water with some Himalayan sea salt, pure honey (optional) and half a spoon of lemon juice. This natural energy boosting drink will give you instant energy.
Add chia seeds (2 tsp) and water into a glass and mix them well. Let it sit for 2 hrs to allow the chia seeds to swell up. Finally, add some lime juice , ice cubes and pure honey (optional) to taste. Sip this healthy and natural energy drink when you’re low on energy.
Cut fresh fruits like strawberries, watermelons and kiwi along with some lemon slices and mint leaves. Put them in water for 2-3 hrs. Refrigerate or add ice cubes. Drink this fruit infused natural energy drink when you feel thirsty after a long day.
Combine fresh green tea with some cherry juice, coconut water and lime juice in a large glass. Shake it well and serve using lemon slices and ice cubes.
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