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Green leafy vegetables have always been a household favorite. We believe our aloo and green cholai bhaji is definitely going to be a hit. Also, you can make and serve this veggie with chapati/rice daily. Furthermore, it is quick and easy to prepare with few readily available ingredients. So, let’s start making Aloo Green Cholai Bhaji together!
Ingredients
- Coconut cold-pressed oil – 1 teaspoon
- Carom seed – 1 teaspoon
- Fenugreek seed – 1 tablespoon ( sprouted)
- Crushed garlic – 1 teaspoon
- Medium onion – 1 ( finely chopped )
- Rock salt -1 teaspoon
- Unpeeled potato- 1 cup ( small pieces )
- Green chili – 1 (Chopped)
- Cayenne pepper – 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder – 1/4 teaspoon
- Red tomatoes – 1/2 cup ( chopped )
- Green amaranth Leaves – 2 cups
Instructions
- Take a cooking pan, add coconut cold-pressed oil, carom seeds, and fenugreek seeds, and roast well.
- Now add crushed garlic and a medium onion, finely chopped along with rock salt, and roast them well.
- Now add unpeeled potato, chopped green chili, Cayenne pepper, and turmeric powder
- Mix all the ingredients very well.
- Cover the pan and cook till the potatoes get soft.
- Now add tomatoes and mix well.
- Add finely chopped green choulai and mix all very well.
- Now cover the cooking Pan for 5 minutes so that the potatoes get cooked well.
- Make sure choulai leaves, potato, and all the spices have been mixed well and the water has dried up.
- Turn Off the flame.
- Voila!! Cholai bhaji is ready to serve.
- Bon Appetit!
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Benefits
Green amaranth Leaves (Choulai)
Amaranth is a good option for people with Celiac disease, which occurs when an immune reaction to wheat gluten damages the small intestine. Amaranth is one of the most protein-rich plant foods. In a single serving, amaranth provides your regular intake of manganese, an essential micronutrient. Also, Green Amaranth leaves are known for their benefit for diabetes and help in enhancing digestion and stopping hair loss. Along with this, it also helps to reduce the risk of calcium deficiency.
Fenugreek seed
Phytochemicals such as phenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, and tannins found in sprouted methi help to improve the immune system. These seeds help in lowering triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Additionally, it helps in controlling diabetes and blood sugar levels. Fenugreek seeds also affect male testosterone levels.
Potato
Potatoes are high in fiber, which can aid in weight loss by keeping you fuller for longer. A potassium-rich diet can help lower blood pressure while protecting the heart and lowering the risk of stroke. Potatoes are high in antioxidants, compounds that prevent free radicals from causing cell damage. Also, potatoes help in improve blood sugar levels and help maintain digestive health.
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We have shared the amazing recipe for aloo green cholai bhaji. It’s time to gather all the ingredients and try out this amazing dish.
References
https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-amaranth
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10054907/
https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-potatoes
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