Hello Foodies!
We are back with a new recipe with full potential to ease out your cravings too without proving a burden to your health.
We all love some spice and tang in our lives and food too, and that’s why at times we crave such snacks. Most of the time our snack solutions are factory-made, packaged items. They taste good but the problem is added flavors and chemicals which are detrimental for our health.
The recipe we are sharing with you is healthy, yummy, and spicy too. So without further ado, let’s discuss.
Ingredients
- Oil – 1 tablespoon
- Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon
- Chana Dal – 1 cup
- Salt – ½ teaspoon
- Cayenne Powder – 1 teaspoon
- Coriander powder – 1 teaspoon
- Coriander leaves – 2 tablespoons (chopped)
- Hemp seeds and flax seeds – 2 tablespoons (ground)
Prep Time – 10 minutes
Cooking Time – 10 -15 minutes
Instructions
Making Chana Dal Mixture is extremely easy and requires minimal cooking skills. Below are some steps that might help you in the preparation.
- Heat a pan and add some oil
- Once the oil gets hot enough, add cumin seeds
- The cumin seeds will start spluttering
- Now add chana dal
- Sprinkle salt and spices like cayenne powder, coriander powder
- Now garnish with some coriander leaves
- Don’t forget to add hemp and flax seeds mixture
- Your perfect bowl of healthy snacks is ready.
Benefits
Chana Dal Mixture is a perfect companion for your evening tea, the crunchy and spicy appeal of this healthy snack will leave you loving it more but it has more to offer, the ingredients used in its preparation are nutritional supremes. Let’s see what this cuisine brings to your plate.
Chana Dal – Chana Dal is extremely rich in vitamin B complex and helps you stay energized throughout the day. It is diabetic-friendly and keeps your heart healthy. It contains phosphorus and calcium which is great for your bones and teeth health.
Hemp Seeds – Hemp seeds are incredibly nutritious, from vitamins to healthy fats, they contain all sorts of nutrients required by our body. They can reduce the risk of heart disease and relieve dry skin, they can improve several skin-related issues. Hemp seeds are a great source of plant-based protein and can help with menstrual disorders also.
Flax Seeds – Flax seeds fall under the category of super-seeds. It has great amounts of protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. Flax seeds are very rich in thiamine, which is important for energy metabolism and cell functions. The copper present in flax seeds is great for brain development, immune health, and iron metabolism. It may help in lowering cholesterol levels. It also helps in weight management.
Cayenne powder – It is excellent for heart health, and improves vision and the immune system. Cayenne is very rich in provitamin A, probiotics, and vitamin C. It can protect against cellular damage and boost antioxidant defenses in the body. It also has life-prolonging qualities.
Make your snacks healthy and your eating habits mindful in order to live a life full of vigor and great health. The snacking option we just shared with you can be a great addition to your meal plan, so just try it out and we are sure you will love it.
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