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Pickles, chutney, papad and raita… not only enhance the taste of our Indian food but are also useful in keeping the digestive system healthy, especially the raita. Raita is served as a garnish in many dishes. Tehri, Pulao and Biryani are incomplete without raita. Although the most popular is Bundi Raita, it can be prepared with many other types of vegetables and fruits. If you are thinking about losing weight through diet, definitely include raita in your diet. Bottle gourd raita is beneficial in many ways. Consuming bottle gourd in all its forms, rich in fiber and protein, is beneficial for the body.
Material
Grated pumpkin, curd, finely chopped green chillies, black salt, coarsely ground roasted cumin seeds, water and ice cubes.
advantages
In addition to fiber, pumpkin also contains a good amount of vitamins, which are essential for many functions of our body. Bottle gourd also contains a lot of water, which keeps the body hydrated. Due to the presence of fiber, the stomach remains full for a long time, so overeating can be avoided.
Method
Put the grated pumpkin in water and boil it for at least 2 to 3 minutes. Take it out of the water and put it in water with ice cubes for a while. In another bowl, add the curd, black salt, finely chopped green chillies and roasted cumin seeds and mix everything well. Now add the ice cube pumpkin and mix well. Add green coriander leaves to taste and serve.
Chana dal is an essential part of our Indian diet. In addition to legumes, it is also used as a vegetable. In which pumpkin and gram dal vegetable are the most famous. After this, various types of sweets are also made with it, but there is another way in which you can use this dal and that is kebab. Yes, you can also make tasty gram dal kebabs. Gram dal is rich in many types of nutrients. Eating this gives strength to the body. The stomach feels full for longer, making it easier to lose weight. Apart from this, this pulse is also beneficial for heart health.
Material
Chana dal – 1 cup, Spinach – 2 cups (finely chopped), Chaat masala – 1 tsp, Ginger – 1 tsp (grated), Garlic – 2 to 3 cloves (finely chopped), Onion – 1 small hua (finely chopped), green coriander- 1/2 cup (finely chopped), green chili- 2 (finely chopped), rice flour- 1 cup, garam masala- 1/2 tsp, black pepper powder- 1/4 tsp, turmeric- 1/4 tsp. Salt to taste, mustard oil for frying.
Method
Soak chana dal in water for about 1 hour. After this, take out the chana dal from the pressure cooker water. Add ginger, garlic, turmeric and a cup of water and cook for about 3 to 4 whistles. When it is well cooked, we take it out and let it cool. After this, put it in a blender and make a smooth paste. Put this paste in a bowl. Now it’s time to add onion, green chilli, chaat masala, garam masala, black pepper powder, coriander leaves, salt to taste, little rice flour and mix. Take out the rice flour separately on a plate and keep it aside. Make skewers of desired shape with lentil mixture. To prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands, you can apply water or oil to your hands. Place a frying pan on gas and add oil. When the oil is hot, coat the skewers with rice flour on both sides and fry them in the oil. Serve with favorite chutney.
