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Indian Parliament canteen is on a health spree. Its new menu promotes ancient grains and healthy recipes. The revamped menu and elaborate thalis are making headlines for including staples with a healthy twist. The carefully curated dishes that Parliament's kitchen will yield will be low in calories, sodium, and carbohydrates. These delicacies are fibrous, rich in protein, and essential nutrients. Not to mention, millet dishes are shining on the menu, and why not? After all, the UN declared 2023 the International Year of Millets. Take a look at what the cabinet of ministers will be savouring while devising policies for the country.
Chana Chaat
Yes, the humble chana chaat, high in protein, has made it to the ‘health menu’ of the parliament’s kitchen. Prepared in just under 10 minutes, this dish is a hassle-free way to incorporate a good amount of protein into your diet, especially for breakfast and snacks. If you have boiled chana in the refrigerator, you can toss them with freshly chopped vegetables, coriander leaves, salt, and lemon juice. Voila! A lip-smacking bowl of chaat is ready.
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Moong Dal Chilla
Your everyday moong dal chilla has also made it to the new menu of the parliament. It is one of the easiest, healthiest, gluten-free, and protein-rich recipes that Indians love. Whether breakfast or snacks with tea, this chilla fits perfectly into the picture. It’s a cheering moment for chilla lovers as the cabinet will be enjoying the same food that working professionals swear by.
Millet
The ancient grains turned out to be the star of the show. India and Indian chefs are not only promoting millet-forward dining, but now parliament is setting an example by featuring dishes like barley and jowar salads, masala sattu drink, ragi idli, and more. It cannot get any healthier than this.
Non-Vegetarians
The menu features non-vegetarian delicacies too, but with a twist. The parliament kitchen will prepare grilled chicken, fish, and other meat-based delights with minimal use of oil to make them rich in healthy fats. This is also a part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s push for a healthy lifestyle.
Soups And Beverages
It's a parliament canteen, of course, it has every course on the menu. Ministers will get healthier alternatives to sugar-loaded beverages, like masala sattu, jaggery-based aam panna, and herbal teas. One can also get grilled vegetables, clear soup, and roasted tomato shorba. If you were looking for an example of clean eating, you don’t have to look further than the parliament’s ‘healthy menu’.
