chawli beans bajra paratha with a spicy chawli (long beans) and garlic filling makes a meal in itself. They go very well with chaas, curds and all kinds of spicy pickles. 

See why this is a healthy green chawli bean roti. Long beans is a low calorie vegetable and hence can be consumed by those on weight loss. It has fair amounts of vitamin A and good amounts of vitamin C. Being a green vegetable, it is rich in phytochemicals and antioxidants, thus plays an important role in fighting cancer and delays aging. 

Bajra is rich in Magnesium which improves insulin response by lowering insulin resistance which is good for Diabetics and healthy heart but to be had in restricted quantity and with low fat curds or raita to minimise the carb impact.

Is Stuffed Bajre Ke Parathe healthy?

Yes. This is healthy.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

1. Bajra flour : Bajra flour is high in protein and is a complete protein for vegetarians when combined with dal. So as a Vegetarian, include bajra in your diet.  Bajra is a great option for those on a gluten free diet. Bajra is rich in Magnesium which improves insulin response by lowering insulin resistance which is good for Diabetics and healthy heart but to be had in restricted quantity and had with low fat curds or raita to minimise the carb impact. See here for the 18 benefits of bajra flour and why you should have it.

2. Garlic : Garlic has been proven to lower cholesterol. The active ingredient allicin present in garlic aids in lowering blood pressure. Garlic is also alleged to help regulate blood glucose levels for diabetics. Garlic is great for the heart and circulatory system. Read here for complete benefits of garlic. 

3. Whole Wheat flour : Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food.  Whole wheat flour is rich in Phosphorus which is a major mineral which works closely with calcium to build our bones. Vitamin B9 helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially increase red blood cells. See detailed 11 benefits of whole wheat flour and why it's good for you.

4. Long beans, chawli beans : Long beans is a low calorie vegetable and hence can be consumed by those on weight loss. It has fair amounts of Vitamin A and good amounts of Vitamin C. Being a green vegetable, it is rich in phyto chemicals and antioxidants, thus plays an important role in fighting cancer and delays aging. Its low sodium content and high potassium content offers cardiovascular protection and help manage high blood pressure and diabetes. Further the soluble fibre in it also helps to lower LDL cholesterol in the body. They are also a fair source of calcium, folate and magnesium. 

5. Coconut Oil : Coconut oil is a medium chain triglycerides (MCT’s).  Unlike other fats, they go directly from the gut to the liver. From here, they are then used as a source of energy. As the calories in MCT’s are used straight away, they are less likely to be stored as fats in the body. MCT's have shown to improve your brain and memory function, they also give a boost to your energy levels and improve your endurance.  The MCT in Coconut oil reduces the LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) while increasing the count of HDL cholesterol, maintaining normal blood pressure and good for diabetics. See detailed benefits of coconut oil. 

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Chawli Beans Bajra Paratha ?

Yes, this recipe is good for diabetics, heart and weight loss BUT use in restricted quantity. Bajra is rich in Magnesium which improves insulin response by lowering insulin resistance which is good for Diabetics and healthy heart but to be had in restricted quantity and had with low fat curds or raita to minimise the carb impact.

Chawli is low in sodium content and high potassium content offers cardiovascular protection and help manage high blood pressure and diabetes.

Can healthy individuals have Chawli Beans Bajra Paratha ?

Yes. Serve with low fat curds or raita to minimise the carb impact.  

How to burn 227 calories that come from Stuffed Bajre Ke Parathe?

Walking (6 kmph) = 1hr 8 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 23 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 30 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 39 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.