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Healthy weight loss recipe: Nachni dhokla

Dhokla

Give a healthy twist to your regular dhoklas by preparing them with ragi or nachni. Being a good source of dietary fibre nachni can keep you fuller for long and prevent hunger pangs, helping you keep your  weight in control. Plus, the natural fat content in ragi is lower than all other cereals so it can be a great option if you are trying to lose weight. Nachni is rich in both iron and calcium that can keep your bones strong and prevent anaemia.

Ingredients

  • Nachni flour – 1 cup
  • Fresh curd – 1 cup
  • Ginger-green chili paste – 1 tsp
  • Fruit Salt – 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste

Method:

  • Roast the flour on low heat for five minutes.
  • Cool, add curd and mix to get a thick batter.
  • Keep aside for 2 hours.
  • Add fruit salt and salt.
  • Mix well.
  • Grease a plate with little oil and pour the batter into it
  • Steam on medium heat for 10 to 15 mins.
  • Cool and cut into pieces.
  • Serve with green chutney.

Tempering (optional):

  • Oil – 1 tsp
  • Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
  • Jeera – ½ tsp
  • Til – 1 tsp
  • Green chilies (slit) – 3
  • Curry leaves
  • Coriander leaves

Method:

  • Heat oil in a pan.
  • Add mustard seeds. Let it sputter.
  • Add jeera, til, curry leaves and slit chilies.
  • Add dhokla pieces.
  • Mix well and sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot.

You may also want to try:

  • Nachni pancakes
  • Soya methi theplas

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Disclaimer text TheHealthSite.com does not guarantee any weight loss through this method as the results may vary from person to person. We recommend you consult your nutritionist and physician before following any of the tips suggested here.


 

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