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October 19, 2024 By Urvi Gohil 1 Comment

Healthy Eating: Oats Sprouts and Vegetable Uttapam

Oats Sprouts and Vegetable UttapamDo you love your traditional uttapam? Well, you’re about to love this healthy twist we’ve added to it more! Quick, easy to prepare and nutritious, the Oats Sprouts and Vegetable Uttapam is a mouthwatering recipe just as it is healthy. As it is made with oats, it provides better satiety too. Let’s get started! 

Ingredients:

  • Rolled Oats – 1 cup
  • Curd – 1 cup
  • Ginger chili paste – 1 tbsp
  • Parboiled sprouts – ½ cup
  • Grated carrot – ½ cup
  • Grated beetroot – ½ cup
  • Finely chopped onion – ½ cup
  • Finely chopped tomatoes – ½ cup
  • Finely chopped coriander – ½ cup
  • Salt
  • Turmeric – 1 tsp
  • Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
  • Lemon juice – 1 tsp
  • Salt as per taste
  • Oil – 1 tbsp

Method:

  1. Heat a pan and roast the oats for 3-5 minutes and grind them into powder.
  2. In a mixing bowl, add oats powder, curd, salt & ginger chilli paste. Mix this well & add some water to make dosa batter consistency. Put it to rest for 20 minutes.
  3. For the topping, in a different bowl add parboiled sprouts, onion, tomato, carrot, beetroot, coriander and lemon juice. Add the spices too and give it a gentle mix.
  4. The oats batter will be thick after 20 minutes, so add some water again to gain dosa batter consistency.
  5. Heat a dosa pan and grease with some oil. Take a spoon full of oats batter & spread it to make a mini uttapam. After it is slightly cooked take a spoon full of sprouts & veggies stuffing to put over the uttapam. Cover the pan with a lid & allow it to cook.
  6. After it turns golden brown on the base, flip it over for the stuffing to cook well too.
  7. Time to serve it hot with coconut chutney.

Highlights of the Oats Sprouts and Vegetable Uttapam

  • This single dish gives benefits equal to that of a whole balanced meal.
  • Improved fiber, nutrients and protein content from the traditional rice based uttapam.
  • A colorful blend of veggies giving us the necessary antioxidants and improving heart health.

We hope you try and enjoy this Oats Sprouts and Vegetable Uttapam recipe! Do leave your thoughts 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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March 10, 2024 By Urvi Gohil 1 Comment

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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May 13, 2023 By Madhu Soni Leave a Comment

Recipes With Seasonal Vegetables

recipes with seasonal vegetablesIf you’ve been sitting at home for too long, trying to cool yourselves under ACs and fans, there’s a simple way to maintain body heat and that’s food! Seasonal vegetables and fruits are loaded with micronutrients which not only help you stay hydrated but healthy as well – a much needed benefit for the current times. 

Healthy Recipes With Seasonal Vegetables 

Let’s try these 2 recipes with vegetables still available in the market! 

1. Pumpkin Soup

pumpkin soupIngredients:

  • Olive oil – 2 tbsp 
  • Onion – 1 finely chopped 
  • Leek – 1, white part only – finely sliced 
  • Garlic clove – 1 crushed 
  • Ground coriander – ½ tsp 
  • Ground cumin – 1 tsp 
  • Freshly grated nutmeg – ½ tsp 
  • Peeled pumpkin – 1kg diced 
  • Potato – 1kg peeled and diced 
  • Vegetable liquid stock – 1L 
  • Thin cream – ½ cup (125ml) 

Method: 

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan on low heat, add the onion and leek and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened but not colored. 
  2. Add garlic and spices. Cook while stirring for 30 seconds. 
  3. Add pumpkin, potato and stock and bring to boil. 
  4. Turn heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, and then blend in batches.
  5. Return the soup to a pan, stir through cream and reheat gently. 
  6. Season and add a little more nutmeg if desired.

2. Brin Baba Ganoush 

baba ganoushIngredients:

  • Egg plant – 2 large 
  • Garlic clove – 2-3 
  • Tahini paste – 3-4 tsp 
  • Lemon juice – 1 tsp 
  • Yogurt – 2 tsp 
  • Salt to taste
  • Olive oil – 4-5 tsp
  • Finely chopped parsley and olives to garnish.

Method:

  1. Roast the egg plant directly on flame till it becomes soft and tender. Remove the peel and mash the pulp.
  2. Run this pulp in a mixer, add garlic, tahini paste, lemon juice, yogurt, salt to taste and half the quantity of oil. Remove it in a serving bowl.
  3. Garnish with finely chopped parsley, red chili flakes, olives and olive oil. 
  4. Baba Ganoush can be served with multigrain bread, pita bread or veggies. You can also add finely chopped onions and tomatoes.

We hope you enjoy these recipes with seasonal vegetables. Do try them out, upload your pics on social media or the GOQii Arena and tag us! Find more healthy recipes here. 

To get more advice on recipes, nutrition and diet tips, subscribe to GOQii’s Personalised Health Coaching here. 

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October 15, 2022 By Urvi Gohil Leave a Comment

Healthy Eating: Vegetable Quinoa Pulao

vegetable quinoa pulao

Quinoa is a gluten-free superfood that has been gaining a lot of popularity in the past few years, and it is actually pronounced as Kveen Vaa. Quinoa, though popular as a grain, is actually a seed. It has a nutty flavour and lacks the sweetness & stickiness of rice. It is easier to cook than rice and you will love the taste. Although it is not as economical as rice, it is definitely worth a try! So let’s learn how to prepare super healthy and simple Vegetable Quinoa Pulao!

What You Will Need:

  • Quinoa (wash and soak for 30 min) – 1 cup
  • Onion (chopped) – ¼ cup
  • Cauliflower (chopped) – ¼ cup
  • French Beans (chopped) – ¼ cup
  • Carrots (chopped) – ¼ cup
  • Corn Kernels – ¼ cup
  • Green Peas – ¼ cup
  • Spinach – 2 tbsp
  • Coriander – 2 tbsp
  • Ginger Garlic Paste – 2 tbsp
  • Bay Leaf – 1
  • Cinnamon Stick – ½
  • Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
  • Turmeric, red chili powder, coriander seeds powder, garam masala as per taste
  • Salt as per taste
  • Oil – 1 tbsp

How to Prepare:

  1. In a pan, heat oil and fry the bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Then, allow the cumin seeds to sizzle.
  2. Add the chopped onion along with ginger garlic paste and roast it well until slightly brown.
  3. Now, add all the other vegetables along with turmeric, red chili powder, coriander seeds powder, garam masala and salt. Sauté them well for 4-5 min.
  4. It is time to add the soaked quinoa (discard the water), give it a quick stir and cook it for 2-3 minutes. Now add 1.5 to 2 cups of water.
  5. After a boil, cover the pan with a lid and cook for 5-10 min until done. Mix the contents using a fork and not spatula to give it a Pulao consistency.
  6. Serve it hot with curd or raita.

Highlights of the Vegetable Quinoa Pulao

  • This absolutely easy recipe gives you everything required for a balanced meal.
  • It is high in protein and contains sufficient amount of all essential amino acids.
  • 100% satiety with the fiber content it has in limited portion size.
  • Fun Fact: A cup of Quinoa will provide twice the protein and about 5gm more fiber than the same amount of white rice.

Hope you try this awesome Vegetable Quinoa Pulao recipe and share your experience in the comments below! Click here for more healthy recipes, or get them directly from a GOQii Coach by subscribing for Personalised Health Coaching here: https://goqiiapp.page.link/bsr 

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