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Gavarfali Sabzi with Bajra Dhokli

 

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gavarfali sabzi with bajra dhokli is a super low calorie Gujarati, Rajasthani style sabzi. Learn how to make gavarfali bajra dhokli.

To make gavarfali sabzi with bajra dhokli first we make the bajra dhokli by mixing together bajra, whole wheat flour, garlic, coriander, salt and oil with a little warm water. Knead into a firm dough, divide into 20 and flatten it.

Now is the easy part of making gavarfali sabzi with bajra dhokli. All we do is heat the oil in spices, add the gavar and cook it. Then add the prepared dhokli and healthy cluster beans vegetable with dumpling is ready to have.

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gavarfali sabzi with bajra dhokli is rich in Vitamin C, Folic Acid, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium. If you are diabetic, have heart issues or on weight loss, don't hesitate to have gavar dhokli nu shaak with under 90 calories per serving.

gavarfali bajra dhokli goes well with bajra roti and jowar roti to complete a healthy Indian dinner served with some homemade curds.

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Gavarfali Sabzi with Bajra Dhokli recipe - How to make Gavarfali Sabzi with Bajra Dhokli

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Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients


For The Bajra Dhokli
1/2 cup bajra (black millet) flour
1 tbsp whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tsp coconut oil or oil
salt to taste

Other Ingredients For Gavarfali Sabzi With Bajra Dhokli
2 cups cluster beans (gavarfali) , cut into 25 mm. pieces
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp sugar
salt to taste
1 tsp coconut oil or oil

Method
For the bajra dhokli
    For the bajra dhokli
  1. Combine all the ingredients together and mix well.
  2. Add a little warm water and knead into firm dough.
  3. Divide into 20 equal portions and shape them into rounds.
  4. Press each portion into a flat circle by pressing between your palms. Keep aside.

How to proceed
    How to proceed
  1. To make {span class="bold1"}gavarfali sabzi with bajra dhokli{/span}, heat the oil and add the cumin seeds and ajwain.
  2. When they crackle, add the gavarfali and salt and sauté for a few minutes.
  3. Add 3 cups of water, ginger-green chilli paste, turmeric powder, bring to a boil and add the dhoklis.
  4. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes on medium heat till the gavarfali and dhokli is cooked properly.
  5. Add ½ cup of warm water if required to adjust the consistency and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Serve the {span class="bold1"}gavarfali sabzi with bajra dhokli{/span} hot with bajra roti or jowar roti.

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preparing gavarfali
  1. This is what gavar, gavarfali looks like. Unlike french beans, cluster beans take a long time to cook so, generally they are steamed, cooked on a pan or pressure cooked. But for this recipe of gavarfali sabzi with bajra dhokli we are going to cook them in a pan so, choose tender cluster beans to prepare as mature beans are fibrous and hard.
  2. Remove the head and tail part. Club some cluster beans together and chop into 1” pieces and keep aside. 
     
  3. Put in a bowl of water and clean the gavarfali. 
  4. Drain.
  5. Gavarfali is washed and chopped.

making bajra dhokli
  1. In a bowl put 1/2 cup bajra (black millet) flour.
  2. Add 1 tbsp whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta).
  3. Add 1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun).
  4. Add 1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania).
  5. Add 1 tsp coconut oil or oil. Use coconut pil for a healthier diet.
  6. Add salt to taste. We added 1/4th tsp salt. 
  7. Mix well.
  8. Gradullay add a  little warm water to make a dough. We added 4 tablespoons water. 
  9. Knead into firm dough.
  10. Cover and keep aside for a while while we cook the gavarfali.
  11. Divide into 20 equal portions and shape them into rounds.
  12. Press each portion into a flat circle by pressing between your palms. Keep aside.

making gavarfali sabzi with bajra dhokli
  1. Heat 1 tsp coconut oil or oil in a pan. Use coconut oil for a healthier diet.
  2. Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
  3. Add 1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain).
  4. Let the seeds crackle.
  5. Add 2 cups cluster beans (gavarfali) , cut into 25 mm. (1") pieces.
  6. Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt. 
  7. Sauté on medium heat for a few minutes.
  8. Add 3 cups of water.
  9. Add 1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste.
  10. Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
  11. Bring to a boil.
  12. Add the bajra dhoklis into the simmering vegetable.
  13. Cook on medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes till the gavarfali is soft.
  14. Add ½ cup of warm water if required to adjust the consistency and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes till the dhoklis are cooked.
  15. Serve hot.

tips for gavarfali sabzi with bajra dhokli
  1. Heat 1 tsp coconut oil or oil in a pan. Use coconut oil for a healthier diet.
  2. Gavarfali sabzi with Bajra Dhokli is rich in Vitamin C, Folic Acid, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium.
    1. Vitamin C :  Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds. Have citrus fruits, lemons, vegetables ( capsicum, broccoli, cabbage). 67% of RDA.
    2. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. Folic acid rich Indian foods (kabuli chana, chana dal, yellow moong dal, urad dal, tooval dal, til ) 41% of RDA.
    3. 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. 19% of RDA.
    4.  Calcium rich recipes : Calcium  is a mineral that makes bones stay strong. Required from kids to adults. 13% of RDA.
    5. Magnesium : Magnesium is required for formation of bones and teeth. It helps in the metabolism of calcium and potassium. % of RDA. magnesium rich Indian foods like leafy vegetables (palak, broccoli, kale), pulses ( rajma, chawli, moong ), nuts (walnuts, almonds) , cereals ( jowar, bajra, whole wheat flour, dalia). 13% of RDA.
    6. Phosphorus : Phosphorous works closely with calcium to build bones. 12% of RDA.

  3. Same way you can use french beans to make this sabzi instead of gavarfali.
Nutrient values per serving
Energy84 cal
Protein3.4 g
Carbohydrates15.8 g
Fiber4.7 g
Fat3.4 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Vitamin A194.2 mcg
Vitamin B10.1 mg
Vitamin B20.1 mg
Vitamin B30.7 mg
Vitamin C26.8 mg
Folic Acid82.5 mcg
Calcium75.8 mg
Iron1.7 mg
Magnesium44.3 mg
Phosphorus74.3 mg
Sodium2.2 mg
Potassium46.9 mg
Zinc0.6 mg
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