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July 11, 2020 By Sophya Sebastian 13 Comments

Healthy Eating: Nutritious Jackfruit Dumplings

jackfruit dumplingsKumbilappam is an authentic snack of Kerala. It is made at most homes in Kerala during the Jackfruit season. These Jackfruit Dumplings are prepared using ripe jackfruit puree, jaggery, grated coconut, cumin seed powder, cardamom powder and rice flour. This snack has different names in different parts of Kerala such as Chaka kumbulappam, Chakka Appam, Vazhanayappam and Theraliyappam. The mixture is wrapped and steamed in Indian Bay leaves which imparts a special fragrance.

Ingredients:

  • Ripe jackfruit pods/bulbs – 2cups
  • Jaggery -1 cup (adjust according to your taste)
  • Grated coconut – 1 cup
  • Rice flour(roasted) – 2 cups
  • Powdered cardamom – ½ tsp
  • Crushed/powdered cumin seeds – ½ tsp
  • Bay leaves – 12 
  • A pinch of Salt 

Method:

  1. Remove the seeds from jackfruit pods and pressure cook the jackfruit for 2-3 whistles.
  2. After cooling, blend it into a smooth paste in a mixer and transfer it to a bowl.
  3. Add jaggery, grated coconut, cardamom powder, cumin seed powder and salt and just pulse it (do not make it like a paste).
  4. Add this mixture to the jackfruit puree and mix well.
  5. Add roasted rice flour little by little and make a smooth dough out of it which is not too hard. If the dough is hard, add little water and don’t worry if the dough is slightly liquidy. The rice flour will absorb the moisture.
  6. Cover and keep aside for about 10 minutes.
  7. Make cones from the bay leaves using a toothpick. Leave the upper edge of the leaf to close the cone.
  8. Put the dough into the cone and cover the top with the upper edge of the leaf. Continue the process until the entire dough is used up.
  9. Place these yummy dumplings in a steamer and steam it for 30-45 minutes.
  10. Serve warm! Once cool, you can store these jackfruit dumplings in a fridge and steam them before eating! 

Quick Tips 

  • You can use banana leaves if bay leaves are not available
  • You can also transfer the prepared smooth dough into a plate (brush a little ghee) and steam it in a steamer until done.

Health Benefits of Jackfruit Dumplings

  • The fruit is made of easily digestible bulbs with simple sugars that when eaten, replenish energy. 100g of jackfruit gives 94 calories, 1g protein, 2g dietary fiber.
  • It’s rich in vitamin C. Hence, it improves the immune system and slows aging of the skin. 
  • High in antioxidants – Carotenoids, the pigments that give jackfruit its yellow colour, are high in vitamin A. These protect cells from damage, prevent eye diseases and heart diseases. Vitamin A is capable of keeping mucous membrane and skin healthy. Beta carotene present in the jackfruit lowers the risk of lung disease and oral cancer.
  • It has the potential to reduce the risk of heart disease due to its content of potassium, magnesium and fiber. Being a rich source of potassium, it has the ability to control heart rate and high blood pressure. The magnesium content helps in the absorption of calcium and strengthens the bones.
  • Improves the digestion as it is rich in soluble and insoluble fiber thereby and keeps your bowel movements regular.
  • It is a rich source of iron and helps in keeping anaemia at bay and improves blood circulation too.
  • Being rich in copper, it helps in thyroid metabolism especially in hormone production and absorption.

We hope you enjoy this delicious Jackfruit Dumpling recipe! Do try it out and let us know your experience in the comments below. 

For more healthy recipes check out Healthy Reads or tune in to cooking sessions exclusively on GOQii Play. 

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August 23, 2019 By Neha Goyal 1 Comment

5 Healthy Recipes For Janmashtami

healthy janmashtami recipes Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna. It is celebrated all over India with vigor and zeal. Devotees of Lord Krishna observe a fast and offer Puja to the Lord. Most people observe a fast religiously without even drinking a single drop of water while others do the same with various considerations. So, here are a few Healthy Janmashtami Recipes for people who observe the Phalahar kind of fast, while keeping healthy eating in mind.

1. Sago Uttapam

Ingredients:

  • Soaked Sago (Sabudana) – ½ cup
  • Water Chestnut Flour (Singhara Atta) – ½ cup
  • Curd – ½ cup
  • Boiled Potato, Chopped Tomato – 1 each
  • Grated Carrot – ½ cup
  • Grated Paneer – ½ cup
  • 2 green chilly chopped
  • Ginger (grated) – ½ inch
  • Chopped Coriander Leaves
  • Ghee or Coconut Oil – 1 tbsp
  • Sea salt to taste

Method:

  1. Grind sago, boiled potato & curd together in a blender.
  2. Mix Singhara Atta into this & make a smooth batter. You can mix water to adjust consistency of this batter. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
  3. Now add salt in the batter & heat a nonstick pan. Pour few drops of oil/ghee on pan & spread Uttapam batter in desired thickness.
  4. Sprinkle vegetables over Uttapam & let it cook from one side. After few minutes, flip it & let it cook from another side as well.
  5. Your healthy Uttapam is ready.

2. Creamy Coconut Chutney

Ingredients:

  • Fresh Grated Coconut – 1 cup
  • Roasted Peanuts – ¼ cup
  • Sea salt to taste
  • 3-4 Green Chillies
  • Chopped Coriander Leaves – ¼ cup
  • Curry Leaves – 10 to 12
  • Hung Curd – 2 to 3 tbsp
  • Water as required

Method:

  1. Blend all the ingredients in a mixer until you get a smooth paste
  2. Add 2-3 tbsp of water at a time.
  3. Your creamy coconut chutney is ready to have with the Uttapam.

3. Fruity Delight

Ingredients:

  • Low Fat Hung Curd – 1 cup
  • Pomegranate Seeds – ½ cup
  • Fruits (Banana, Apple, Pear) – 1 of each
  • Pineapple – ½ cup
  • 10-12 cashews
  • Cardamom Powder – ¼ tsp
  • Honey – 2 tbsp (optional)

Method:

  1. First chop banana, apple, pear & cashews & keep aside.
  2. Whisk hung curd with cardamom powder & honey in a bowl.
  3. Add all fruits & chopped cashews.
  4. Keep in fridge for half an hour before serving.

4. Carrot and Dates Kheer

Ingredients:

  • Skimmed Milk – 1 glass
  • 2-3 Dates (chopped)
  • 4-5 chopped Cashew
  • Grated Carrot – 2 tbsp
  • 1 pinch Cardamom powder

Method:

  1. Boil milk in a deep pan & add dates & carrot.
  2. In another pan dry roast cashews & keep aside.
  3. Let the milk simmer at low flame till it reduces to half. Keep stirring in between.
  4. Let it cool a little & then add cardamom powder & roasted cashew. Serve warm.

5. Paneer Rolls

Ingredients:

  • 2 Boiled & Grated Potato
  • Grated Paneer – 2 cups
  • 1 Green Chilly Chopped
  • Chopped Ginger – ½ tsp
  • Black Pepper Powder – ½ tsp
  • 7-8 Raisins Chopped
  • Cardamom Powder – ½ tsp
  • Chopped Coriander Leaves – 2 tbsp
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tsp Ghee

Method:

  1. Take boiled potato & paneer in a bowl. Add green chilly, ginger, black pepper powder, raisins, cardamom powder, coriander leaves & salt.
  2. Mix all ingredients well and make a dough.
  3. Make rolls of desired size out of dough & keep aside.
  4. Heat a nonstick pan & grease it with some ghee. Now place the rolls in pan & fry till they get golden brown.
  5. Keep turning them a little so they cook evenly. Serve hot.

Highlights of the Healthy Janmashtami Recipes

All the recipes have a good mix of carbohydrate, protein & healthy fats.

Fruits, dry fruits or veggies provides vitamins & minerals.

Preparing all these recipes this Janmashtami can make a complete thali with variety of flavors.

Do try these healthy recipes & enjoy a guilt free feast on Janmashtami in controlled portions. Do tell us which one you liked the most in the comments below!

Happy Janmashtami!

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