Mighty Millet Noodles – A Power Bowl of Senseful Indulgence

Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)
We create, cater, and curate recipes that not only fit into the nutritional profile but are suitable for all age groups. They give a healthy twist to a bowl of usual noodles by replacing refined flour with ingredients that are gluten-free and rich in dietary fiber, complex carbohydrates, and magnesium which stimulate the growth of good microbes in your gut.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp cold-pressed coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp green onion, only the green part
  • 1/2 cup carrot, grated
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • 2 cups millet noodles, bajra noodles, boiled and drained
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

Add ons

  • Steamed sprouts for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a pan, heat coconut oil. Add green onions and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add the remaining vegetables and cook until the veggies become tender.
  • Add the millet noodles and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Add lemon juice and steamed sprouts for garnish.
  • Serve hot.

Power tips and variations

  • You can use boiled kidney beans and A2 paneer too, as per the availability.
  • You can use jowar noodles, rice noodles, or multigrain noodles too.

Notes

  • Millets, being rich in antioxidants like quercetin and catechins, neutralize free radicals and control inflammation, which is the root cause of most diseases known today.
  • Being a low GI (glycaemic index) grain naturally, millets are digested and absorbed slowly, causing a slower and smaller spike in blood sugar levels.
  • How about stuffing the millet noodles in a dosa? Here's a must-try tiffin snack.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 5.5gFat: 2.6g
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Tropical Millet Noodles – A Bowl of Sizzling Wonder

Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)
What is more delicious than enjoying the hearty bowl of goodness packed with amino acids and fibre, smoked with spicy flavors and colorful immunity-enhancing vegetables, and tender chicken? These give it a perfect touch of nutrition and make them suitable for your entire family's taste buds.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Indian
Servings 8
Calories 312 kcal

Ingredients
  

For marinade

  • 1 stalk lemongrass, finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp lemon leaves
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 2 cm galangal, finely sliced
  • 2 tbsp coriander
  • 4 to 5 Thai basil leaves
  • Salt as per taste

Instructions
 

Marination:

  • Marinate chicken thigh overnight for better results.
  • Grind lemongrass, coriander, basil, garlic, galangal, and lemon leaves with the addition of lemon juice into a fine paste.
  • Marinate the chicken thigh with the paste with some salt.
  • Set aside for 45 minutes.

For the noodles:

  • Soak the noodles in hot water and once cooked, strain and apply a few drops of sesame oil. Set aside so that it does not form lumps.

For the chilly oil:

  • Place chilly flakes and chopped garlic in a bowl.
  • Heat the sesame oil and pour in the chilly flakes and garlic and stir with the addition of coconut aminos.
  • Once cool, add in the chopped spring onion.
  • Keep it ready.

For garnish:

  • Break the egg and make a thin omelet.
  • Once cooked, roll and cut into julienne.
  • Keep aside.

Preparation:

  • Julienne all vegetables.
  • Sauté with cold-pressed groundnut oil, and garlic and toss in the noodles.
  • Once the noodles are mixed, add in the chili oil prepared as above.
  • Mix and check the seasoning.
  • Garnishing and serving instructions
  • Grill the chicken marinated thigh and slice it.
  • Once done, plate the noodles and garnish with chicken thigh and strips of egg prepared for garnish.

Power tips and variations

  • Prefer cage-free/ organic eggs.
  • Go for organically claimed chicken.
  • Vegetarians can use A2 paneer in place of eggs/chicken.
  • You can alternate millet noodles with rice noodles as a good replacement for refined flour noodles.

Notes

  • Cabbage is a rich source of sulforaphane which is known to break down toxins in the body and is good for liver health.
  • Using organic chicken not only makes the dish nourishing but it is also packed with a range of macro and micronutrients, including protein, fiber, B vitamins, vitamin C, and amino acids.
  • It also contains powerful antioxidants, anti-inflammatory ingredients, and the fresh flavor of anise-licorice-rich Thai basil.
Disclaimer: Please keep your healthcare provider in the loop before introducing any new food item into your lifestyle, especially if you have a medical condition or are on medications. In case you are allergic to certain foods, please avoid them.

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 72.2gProtein: 11.2gFat: 2.21g
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