Chickpeas Little Millets Dosa
Delicious 😋 healthy chickpeas and little millets dosa to give you a power start with a protein rich breakfast. Particularly useful and required by those fasting or planning to have healthy meal plan for weight management..
Ingredients
2 cups little millets
1 cup chana ( kondakadalai)
Wash and soak for 6-8 hours
Method
Drain the water and grind to a smooth batter.
Ferment overnight, add salt after fermentation, dilute if needed , prepare crispy dosas.
Chickpeas
are affordable, versatile, and highly nutritious. They may aid weight management, protect against chronic disease, and promote several other aspects of health.
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, have been grown and eaten in Middle Eastern countries for thousands of years.
Their nutty taste and grainy texture pair well with many other foods and ingredients.
As a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, chickpeas may offer a variety of health benefits, such as aiding weight management, improving digestion, and reducing your risk of disease.
Additionally, this legume is high in protein and makes an excellent replacement for meat in many vegetarian and vegan disheS. Chickpeas contain a moderate amount of calories and several vitamins and minerals. They’re also a good source of fiber and protein.
Chickpeas are high in protein and fiber, which may keep you feeling full and reduce your calorie intake at meals.
Chickpeas are an excellent source of protein, which may aid weight management and boost bone health. This legume is a great choice for people who don’t eat animal products.
Chickpeas’ fiber and protein content, plus their relatively low calorie density, may help you maintain a healthy weight.
Little Millets :
Panicum sumatrense Roth
Little millet (Panicum sumatrense Roth. ex Roem. & Schult.) is also known as miliare. It is widely cultivated as a cereal across India, Nepal, and western Myanmar.
Little millet is a low glycemic index food that is also rich in dietary fibre. It is useful for diabetics who must control the rapid rise and fall of blood glucose levels. Little millet is high in magnesium, which helps to improve heart health. It is also high in Niacin, which aids in the reduction of cholesterol.
Ragi, Foxtail Millet, Bajra and Barnyard Millet are heating millets which means they should ideally be consumed during the winter season. On the other hand, Little Millet and Proso Millet have cooling properties and can be eaten during the summer season.
The Top Ten Types Of Traditional Millet With Health Benefits
Pearl Millet: Good for Insomnia.
Kodo Millet: Good for Diabetics.
Foxtail Millet: Good for Thyroid.
Sorghum: Improves Digestive Health and Prevents Cancer.
Barnyard Millet: Good for Weight Loss.
Little Millet: An Indispensable Good Fat.
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