broccoli bajra salad recipe |
healthy whole bajra snack |
fibre rich Indian snack for weight loss | with 33 amazing images.
broccoli bajra salad recipe |
healthy whole bajra snack |
fibre rich Indian snack for weight loss is a simple yet effective snack made with readily available ingredients. Learn how to make
healthy whole bajra snack.
To make
broccoli bajra salad, combine the bajra and salt with 2 cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 5 whistles. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Drain the water and keep aside. Heat the olive oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Add the broccoli, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the cooked whole bajra, salt and chilli flakes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Serve hot or cold.
Bajra is a storehouse of nutrients, but hardly included in the diet except perhaps as a khichdi or roti. Here is a truly delicious
healthy whole bajra snack made of whole bajra and broccoli. Chopped onions, garlic and red chilli flakes impart tremendous taste to this snack, while olive oil, though used in small quantities lends its characteristic aroma to it.
This
broccoli bajra salad appears to be time-consuming only because bajra has a hard texture and takes time to cook. However, because we have chosen to pressure cook it, the effort you have to put in is minimal, making this a very easy snack indeed.
This
fibre rich Indian snack for weight loss can be enjoyed by
diabetics and
heart patients. It will help them maintain blood sugar levels and blood cholesterol levels both. Further
fibre is also gut-friendly as it helps in bowel movements. Broccoli is loaded with
antioxidants which helps fight bacteria and virus and fight off cancer, heart disease and protect the body from free radical damage.
Tips for
bajra broccoli salad. 1. You can also add coloured capsicum in this salad. 2. This salad stays fresh for 2 to 3 hours when refrigerated.
Enjoy
broccoli bajra salad recipe |
healthy whole bajra snack |
fibre rich Indian snack for weight loss | with step by step photos.