Healthy Ragda

January 24, 2022

This recipe is curated to provide numerous health benefits while keeping calories to a minimum. It features powerful, nutritious, and simple ingredients.

Ingredients:

Heat 1/2 tsp ghee in a pan, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, and let them splutter.
Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
Add ginger-garlic paste and green chili, and sauté for 1 minute.
Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes are softened.
Add boiled white peas and 1/4 cup water. Stir well and cook for 10-15 minutes on medium heat until the mixture thickens and flavors blend.
Stir in chaat masala, garam masala, and lemon juice.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

Directions:

Heat 1/2 tsp ghee in a pan, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, and let them splutter.
Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
Add ginger-garlic paste and green chili, and sauté for 1 minute.
Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes are softened.
Add boiled white peas and 1/4 cup water. Stir well and cook for 10-15 minutes on medium heat until the mixture thickens and flavors blend.
Stir in chaat masala, garam masala, and lemon juice.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

Health benefits of the ingredients:

Dried White Peas (Ragda): High in protein and fiber, support muscle growth, digestion, and blood sugar regulation.
Veggies (Onions, Tomato, Green Chili): Rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and compounds that boost immunity and promote heart health.
Spices (Turmeric Powder, Cumin Seeds, Mustard Seeds, Chaat Masala, Garam Masala): Enhance flavor while providing anti-inflammatory, digestive, and antioxidant benefits.
Ginger-Garlic Paste: Supports digestion, boosts immunity, and has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Lemon Juice: Rich in vitamin C, aids digestion, and enhances immunity.