Green revolution, a period that began in the 1960 changed our traditional agricultural practices to industrial systems of which rice and wheat became the sparkling stars. Indigenous grains such as Jowar, Bajra, and Ragi lost out to these hybrids and generations of people lived off refined flour and polished grain With rising diabetes, obesity and hypertension the world has woken up to a revival spree. These Indian ingredients are being celebrated and there is a renewed interest in traditional food that our ancestors survived on.
Foodialogues share a traditional Jowar roti paired with a rustic radish subji. The leaves of radish along with the tuber is combined with a pulse for a wholesome meal. Jowar or sorghum commonly known as Cholam, Jola, and Jonna is a fibre packed gluten-free grain. A must-have in the menu of diabetics, this grain filled with resistant starch releases energy slowly and hence keep one satiated for long without a surge in blood sugar. A low GI grain loaded with iron this ancient food is indeed one to be treasured.
JOWAR ROTI RECIPE
Ingredients for Jowar Roti:
- Jowar Flour 1 C
- Wheat Flour ¼ C
- Salt as Required
- Warm water for making dough
Preparation Method for Jowar Roti:
- Mix the flours with salt and knead into a smooth dough with warm water.
- Cover with a wet cloth and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
- Take small portions of the dough and roll /pat into chapattis. ‘
- Cook on a hot griddle. Smear ghee and cook till light brown spots appear on both sides.
- Remove and serve hot.
MOOLI SUBJI / RADISH SUBJI RECIPE
Ingredients for Mooli Subji:
- Sliced radish 1 C
- Chopped radish leaves 1 c
- Red gram dal /Tuvar dal ½ c
- Slit green chilly 3
- Ajwain/ carom seeds/ omam ½ tsp
- Salt as required
- Turmeric powder 1 tsp
- Chilly powder ¼ tsp
- Oil 2 tbsp
Preparation Method for Mooli Subji:
- Wash and cook red gram dal along with turmeric till cooked but firm (al dente)
- Take a heavy-bottomed pan.
- Add oil and ajwain. When ajwain splutters add green chilly and the vegetables. Add required salt, a pinch of turmeric and chilly powder. Sauté well, cover with a lid and cook till soft.
- Add the cooked dal and mix well. Sauté on low flame till well combined. Remove and serve with roti’s.
A healthy & Delicious Combo of “Jowar Roti with Mooli Subji” is ready 🙂
