I have often seen people giving up their millet journey midway, thinking itтАЩs not meant for them. Little do they understand that by adding a few interesting dips and playing with a few ingredients, they can make a boring millet meal interesting. If your health condition has compelled you to go gluten-free, it is your choice as to how you can make it fun.
You donтАЩt have to rely on any processed sauces or commercial ingredients to make millets work for you. This Republic Day, make sure you use seasonal ingredients and churn out something interesting and tasty for your loved ones.
Read more for the step-by-step recipe of tricolour dips using all natural colours:
VEGAN BELL PEPPER DIP
Ingredients
┬╖ 1 cup тАУ Steamed Corns
┬╖ 2 тАУ Pickled Jalapeno
┬╖ 1 deseeded Red Bell Pepper
┬╖ 1 tsp тАУ Tabasco
┬╖ Rock salt to taste
┬╖ 1 tbsp тАУ Butter (or Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
┬╖ 1 tbsp тАУ Vegan Curd
Method
Add all the above ingredients to a blender jar. Make a thick paste by adding 1 tbsp water at a time and blending until smooth.
CREAMY PEANUT DIP
Ingredients
┬╖ 1 cup тАУ Roasted peanuts
┬╖ 1 tbsp тАУ Vegan Curd
┬╖ 1 tsp тАУ Roasted black sesame
┬╖ 1 tsp тАУ freshly ground Black Pepper
Method
Add all the above ingredients to a blender jar. Make a creamy paste by blending them all together. Sprinkle some more sesame seeds while serving.
AMLA (INDIAN GOOSEBERRY) DIP
Ingredients
┬╖ ┬╜ cup тАУ Coriander leaves
┬╖ 2 tsp тАУ Grated ginger, garlic
┬╖ ┬╜ tsp тАУ Asafoetida (heeng)
┬╖ 1 tsp тАУ Yoghurt
┬╖ 2-3 тАУ Green chillies
┬╖ 1 tsp тАУ Cumin seeds (roasted)
┬╖ 3 Gooseberries (Amla)
┬╖ Black salt to taste
Method
Add all the above ingredients to a blender jar. Make a thick paste by adding 1 tbsp water at a time and blending until smooth.
Health benefits of peanuts, Indian gooseberry, sweet corn and bell pepper
Peanuts are a good source of healthy fats, protein and fibre, which provide nutritional benefits and make one feel fuller for longer. They also contain plenty of potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, and vitamin B.
Indian gooseberry (amla) is an excellent source of vitamin C, and it helps boost your immunity, metabolism and prevents viral and bacterial ailments, including cold and cough. Its nutritional profile also comes with a range of polyphenols known to fight against the development of cancer cells.
For those trying to lose weight, sweet corn may prove to be a good bet, because of its relatively lesser starch content. ItтАЩs an extremely nutrient-dense veggie. In addition to essential fibres and proteins, sweet corns are packed with vitamins A, C and some vital antioxidants, too.
Bell peppers are full of great health benefits. They are packed with vitamins and low in calories. They are an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium. Red bell peppers also contain a healthy dose of fibre, folate and iron.
(Shalini Rajani is a millet coach at Crazy Kadchi, and holds innovative Millets Cooking Workshops and Sourdough Baking Workshops for all age groups)
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