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HEALTHY SPROUTS KHICHDI
- Natasha Kanade
- January 24, 2022
- Easy
- Servings - 1
This recipe is curated to provide numerous health benefits while keeping calories to a minimum. It features powerful, nutritious and simple ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup mixed sprouts (e.g., moong and chickpeas)
- 1/4 cup brown rice
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 1 small tomato, chopped
- 1 green chili, chopped
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp ghee
- 1/2 cup water (adjust as needed)
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves for garnish
Directions:
- Rinse the brown rice and sprouts. Set aside.
- Heat 1/2 tsp ghee in a pan, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, and let them splutter.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and green chili, and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
- Stir in turmeric powder and salt.
- Add brown rice and sprouts to the pan, and mix well.
- Pour in 1/2 cup water (or more if needed) and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice and sprouts are cooked and the water is absorbed.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
Health benefits of the ingredients:
- Mixed Sprouts (Moong and Chickpeas): High in protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, support muscle growth, digestion, and blood sugar regulation.
- Brown Rice: A whole grain rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, promotes heart health and provides sustained energy.
- Veggies (Onions, Tomato, Green Chili): Packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber, boost immunity, support heart health, and aid digestion.
- Spices (Turmeric, Cumin Seeds, Mustard Seeds): Enhance flavor while providing anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and digestion-boosting benefits.
- Ginger-Garlic Paste: Supports digestion, boosts immunity, and has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.