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We all love this part of the year, the monsoon, to make the most of the rain showers. Who can forget a steaming cup of tea and a plate of sizzling hot pakoras? Mostly none. Don't forget, though, that the monsoon season provides the ideal conditions for the growth of bacteria and germs that cause illness. Additionally, your body is not prepared for the season. So, pay attention to what you eat. To stay fit and healthy in this weather, all fried foods should be avoided. The skies frequently change from being cloudy to sunny blue, and the fields are covered in lush greens. The breeze sings goodbye to the summers. This is one of the many ways that nature honors the monsoon. So, what prevents us from preparing a variety of meals to celebrate the season in our kitchens? There is no denying that we adore those fritters and kachoris, and the rain makes us crave fried food more than ever. However, we may go above and beyond those and satisfy our monsoon desires with a few other foods. Make some healthy choices for breakfast this monsoon.
Oats Chilla
Oats chilla is an easy and nutritious meal for a light snack. Oatmeal is an extremely nutritious cereal that offers a variety of health advantages. On a rainy day, oats that have been converted into pancakes are an excellent option. It maintains your health and vitality. It becomes more flavorful and nutritious when aromatic herbs, spices, and veggies are added. Consider a cup of oat flour to achieve a thicker consistency than the typical chilla consistency, add water. The texture will become a little thinner after including salt and vegetables. Garlic, onion, tomato, green peppers, coriander leaves, grated cabbage, and spinach should all be chopped. Salt and red chilli powder are added. Oregano and chilli flakes are optional additions. Well combine all the components. On a hot non-stick plate, evenly spread a little amount of batter and cook it until it is golden on both sides. With tomato ketchup and coriander chutney, serve hot.
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Semolina or Suji appe is a quick snack that gives you instant energy. These are incredibly healthful and help with digestion and immunity. Take one cup suji, yogurt and water. Add in equal parts to make a thick batter. For an hour, set the batter aside covered. Add veggies, such as carrots, onions, capsicums, and green chillies, that have been finely chopped. Add salt and red chilli powder, mix well. Add 1 tablespoon mustard seeds and curry leaves to heated oil to make a tadka. In the suji batter , pour this tadka and mix well. Grease the appe mould. Add one teaspoon of Eno powder just before pouring the prepared batter into the mold's cavities. Stir thoroughly. The batter should be poured right away into the cavities. On low heat, cook the for 7-8 minutes. If the appe are not cooked from the bottom after a few minutes, check them. Simply turn them around if they are crispy golden. Once golden crisp, cook from the opposite side as well. Serve hot with tomato sauce and green chutney after it has been removed from the mould.
Suji Uttapam
Semolina has a light texture, increases energy, and gives you a feeling of being active. It raises immunity as well. Semolina (suji) and curd/yoghurt are combined to create the dosa-like pancake known as suji uttapam. It has a few spices and wholesome toppings of colourful vegetables. One cup of semolina combined with an equal amount of yoghurt and water to form a batter. Beat it properly and let it rest under cover for an hour. Meanwhile, chop the available veggies such as capsicum, carrot, onion, tomato, green chilies, coriander leaves, and any additional vegetables you choose. Add salt, red chilli powder, shredded and diced veggies, and other ingredients to the suji batter after an hour. The batter should have a little thicker consistency than dosa paste. If the batter is too thick, you can thin it out with a little water. Warm up a nonstick pan. Uttapams can be made by spreading the batter. Offer alongside coconut chutney.
As you sit on your balcony and take in the chilly weather, enjoy these nutritious breakfasts. If you try any of these or have any further suggestions, please let us know.
