Ragi -Mutter Kachori
Yay! Its the season of Green peas. And the two recipes are the most awaited. Like its a ritual. First Mutter Kachori and the other one is Pav bhaji.
UNO has declared 2023 as International Millet Year due to its extraordinary nutritious properties.
The cases of lifestyle induced disorders are increasing day by day. As we all know increasing number of Dibetes cases in India is remarkable. Millets can be the solution for it. As it helps to control blood sugar levels. Including millets in your daily diet will surely help to reduce the sugar levels and other digestive issues.
So today we are going to prepare Mutter Kachori using Ragi flour for its coating.
Ingredients :
Ragi flour 1 cup
Wheat flour 1/3 cup
(one can take rice flour instead of whheat flour)
Suji 1 tbsp
Oil for moin 1 tbsp
Salt as per taste
Ajwain 1 tsp
Water approx. 1/2 cup -1 cup
Stuffing
Green peas 2 cups
Wet pigeon peas 1 cup ( optional)
Garam masala 1 tbsp
Garlic cloves 5-6
Ginger 1/2 inch
Green chilli 1
Curry leaves 6-7
Coriander 1/2 cup
Coriander powder 1 tbsp
Salt as per taste
Paneer 50gm
Procedure :
1. For coating add Ragi flour, wheat flour, suji , add salt as per taste, ajwain, add oil and mix it well with flour, here you can add a pinch of baking soda I usually avoid it. Now add water as required and knead the dough properly
2. Keep it aside to rest for 10-15 mins
3.For Stuffing coarsely grind the peas
4. In a pan add oil, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asa foetida, Curry leaves, Ginger Garlic paste, chilli paste, add coarsely ground peas , add finely chopped Coriander leaves, then add turmeric powder, garam masala, Coriander powder, salt for taste ( Rock salt).
5.Stir well, keep lid and let it cook for few minutes. Switch off the flame
6. When the stuffing is cooled down take a small portion of the dough , roll it with the help of your palms . Here we have to roll it over the palms only. Here I have added a paneer cube in stuffing its optional.
7. Now fill it with the stuffing. Make it flat more in the centre. Keep aside.
8. Prepare all the kachoris like this.
9. Now deep fry them serve hot without any guilt.
It may not be as crispy as the regular kachoris. But healthier for sure.
Good for :
These Kachoris are beneficial for everyone but especially good for
Diabetic people
Pregnant ladies as these kachoris are calcium and iron rich.
Kids its better to avoid refined flour giving to the kids so These kachoris are healthy and best option for their tiffin also
Also the patients having IBS
Weak digestion
Oldage people
And those who are willing for weight loss
Nutritional value :
Ragi is rich source of iron and calcium
Millets contain good amount of dietary fibres
Green peas having good source of fibres, Vitamin C, A,K ,B6 and Magnesium
These kachoris are good source of proteins , enhances proteins digestibility also increases amino acid content
According to Ayurveda Millets are Dry in nature so having them with some some fat is necessary. Also they are light to digest.
Tips :
Green peas make create bloating in some individuals so eat them accordingly
You can add chickpea flour and coarsely ground kodo millet or any other millet instead of wheat flour and suji respectively to make it completely gluten free
Enjoy this healthy season with healthy way of cooking and eating!!
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Vd.Revati Garge
Treedal Ayurved Clinic
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