Click here to view Mutter Chaat recipe. Calorie watchers keep your hunger pangs at bay! this desi chaat combines protein and fibre rich green peas with low-fat butter and baked sev.
Is Mutter Chaat healthy?
Yes, this is healthy. But restrictions apply to some.
Let's understand the Ingredients.
What's good.
Green Peas : Green peas are good for weight loss, good source of vegetarian protein, has insoluble fibre to relieve constipation. Legumes like green peas, cow peas, mung, chick peas and kidney beans have a cholesterol lowering effect. Green Peas are rich in Vitamin K which aids in bone metabolism. Is green peas good for diabetics and see full benefits of green peas.
Besan : Besan has more good fat than whole wheat flour and also higher protein content. Rich in complex carbohydrates and with a low glycemic index, besan is good for diabetics too. Besan is high in Folate or folic acid, which is important for rapid growth and multiplication of red blood cells and white blood cells (WBC) in the bone marrow. See 10 detailed benefits of besan and why it's good for you.
Tomatoes : Tomatoes are extremely rich source of Lycopene. Tomatoes are a powerful antioxidant, super rich in Vitamin C, good for heart. Tomatoes are a Pregnant women's friend and are rich in Folate or Folic Acid which helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially red blood cells. Read about 13 amazing benefits of tomatoes.
Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Mutter Chaat ?
Yes, this recipe is good for diabetics, heart and weight loss. Green peas are good for weight loss, good source of vegetarian protein, has insoluble fibre to relieve constipation. Rich in complex carbohydrates and with a low glycemic index, besan is good for diabetics too. Besan is high in Folate or folic acid, which is important for rapid growth and multiplication of red blood cells and white blood cells (WBC) in the bone marrow. Tomatoes are a powerful antioxidant, super rich in Vitamin C, good for heart.
The beauty of this recipe is that it has used baked sev instead of deep fried sev.
Can healthy individuals have Mutter Chaat ?
Yes, this is helathy.
Mutter Chaat is high in
1. Fiber : Dietary fiber reduce the risk of heart disease, prevent the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains.
2. Vitamin C : Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds.
Note : a recipe is deemed high in a Vitamin or mineral if it meets 20% and above the recommended daily allowance based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
How to burn 85 calories that come from one cup of Mutter Chaat?
Walking (6 kmph) = |
26 |
mins |
Running (11 kmph) = |
9 |
mins |
Cycling (30 kmph) = |
11 |
mins |
Swimming (2 kmph) = |
15 |
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Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.