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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Makes
10 uttapas
Ingredients
For Bajra Carrot Onion Uttapa
1/4 cup whole whole bajra (black millet) , soaked for 8 hours and drained
1 1/4 cups bajra (black millet) flour
salt to taste
1/2 cup grated carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
1 1/2 tsp oil for greasing and cooking
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Method
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Bajra Carrot Onion Uttapam, Healthy Bajra Onion Uttapam Breakfast Recipe recipe with step by step ph
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This is what whole bajra (black millet) looks like. See why we love bajra. High in Protein: One cup of whole Bajra (160 grams) gives about 18.5 grams of protein. Very good source for Vegetarian. High in Fiber : One cup of whole Bajra gives about 18 grams of fibre. This fibre will keep you fuller for a longer time and avoid you from binge eating. Complete Protein for Vegetarians : Bajra Flour forms a complete protein when combined with legumes like rajma, moong dal, urad dal, toovar dal, chana dal.
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Put 1/4 cup whole bajra (black millet) in a deep glass bowl.
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Cover with water.
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Cover with a lid and soak for 8 hours or overnight.
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This is what the whole bajra looks like.
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Clean the water a few times to remove the dirt.
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Drain the water using a sieve.
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This is what whole bajra (black millet) looks like. See why we love bajra. High in Protein: One cup of whole Bajra (160 grams) gives about 18.5 grams of protein. Very good source for Vegetarian. High in Fiber : One cup of whole Bajra gives about 18 grams of fibre. This fibre will keep you fuller for a longer time and avoid you from binge eating. Complete Protein for Vegetarians : Bajra Flour forms a complete protein when combined with legumes like rajma, moong dal, urad dal, toovar dal, chana dal.
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In a pressure cooker add the soaked whole bajra.
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Add 1/2 cup of water.
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Add salt to taste.
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Mix well.
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Pressure cook for 5 whistles.
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Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. This is what it looks like.
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Drain the water. Keep the cooked whole bajra aside.
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In a pressure cooker add the soaked whole bajra.
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In a deep bowl add 1 1/4 cups bajra (black millet) flour. Bajra flour is high in protein and is a complete protein for vegetarians when combined with dal. So as a Vegetarian, include bajra in your diet. Bajra is a great option for those on a gluten free diet. Bajra is rich in Magnesium which improves insulin response by lowering insulin resistance which is good for Diabetics and healthy heart but to be had in restricted quantity and had with low fat curds or raita to minimise the carb impact. See here for the 18 benefits of bajra flour and why you should have it.
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Add 1/2 cup grated carrot. Carrots have the nutrient Beta Carotene which is a form of Vitamin A, helps prevent deterioration of the eye as one gets older and prevents night blindness. Carrot is great for the eyes.They relieve constipation, lower blood pressure, have fibre and lower cholesterol. Read the 11 super benefiits of carrots and why to include in your daily diet.
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Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onions. Raw onions are a very valuable source of vitamin C – the immune building vitamin. Along with other phytonutrients from onions, it helps to build WBC (white blood cells) which serves as a line of defence against illness. Yes, it’s a source of many antioxidants, the most important one amongst them being Quercetin. The quercetin in Onions promotes production of HDL (good cholesterol) and lowers total cholesterol in the body. The sulphur in onions act as a blood thinner and prevents blood clotting too. This in turn would lower blood pressure and good for heart, diabetics. Read the benefits of onions.
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Add 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
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Add 1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste.
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Add 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania). Coriander is a fresh herb often used as a flavour enhancer in Indian cooking. It is mainly used as a garnish. This is the best way to use it - no cooking. This preserves its vitamin C content which helps to build our immunity and bring that sparkle to the skin. The antioxidants vitamin A, vitamin C and the quercetin present in coriander works towards strengthening our immune system. Coriander is a fairly good source of iron and folate – the 2 nutrient which help in the production and maintenance of red blood cells in our blood. Good for reducing cholesterol and good for diabetics. Read 9 benefits of coriander to understand details.
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Add 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice.
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Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add 1 tsp chilli powder.
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Add the pressure cooked whole bajra.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add 1 1/2 cups water.
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Mix very well. Make sure there are no lumps in the batter. Your batter is ready. At this time you should taste your salt and chillies from the batter.
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In a deep bowl add 1 1/4 cups bajra (black millet) flour. Bajra flour is high in protein and is a complete protein for vegetarians when combined with dal. So as a Vegetarian, include bajra in your diet. Bajra is a great option for those on a gluten free diet. Bajra is rich in Magnesium which improves insulin response by lowering insulin resistance which is good for Diabetics and healthy heart but to be had in restricted quantity and had with low fat curds or raita to minimise the carb impact. See here for the 18 benefits of bajra flour and why you should have it.
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Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and grease it lightly with ¼ tsp of oil. Make sure the tava is hot.
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Pour ¼ cup of batter over it and tilt the tava (griddle) lightly to spread the batter evenly to form a 125 mm. (5”) diameter circle.
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Cook on a medium flame, using 1/8 tsp of oil. This is going to be a thick uttapa. Don't cook on a very high flame or low flame.
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Flip over and apply a bit of oil.
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Finally your bajra carrot onion uttapam is ready.
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Serve hot with healthy green chutney. You can have it for a snack or healthy Indian breakfast.
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Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and grease it lightly with ¼ tsp of oil. Make sure the tava is hot.
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Healthy Bajra Carrot Onion Uttapa - a low calorie high fibre snack.
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- The fibre from whole bajra along with veggies is good for a healthy gut.
- Fibre is a nutrient which also helps to manage blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels and thus these uttapams are a wise choice for heart patients and diabetics.
- Those aiming weight loss, including women with PCOS, can look forward to including these uttapams in their breakfast as well as snack.
- Vitamin A, vitamin C and quercetin are some antioxidants which you can gain from these uttapams and reduce inflammation in the body.
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Healthy Bajra Carrot Onion Uttapa - a low calorie high fibre snack.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 73 cal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g |
| Fat | 1.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
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n_katira
March 13, 2025, midnight
too good... no rice in a uttapa.. just made with whole bajra and bajra flour with veggies...recipe calls for soaking but worth the effort..
Foodie #666309
March 13, 2025, midnight
Sunila Raina
March 13, 2025, midnight
Aaj yeh nasta banakar sabhi ka dil khush kar diya. Papa tho tariffo ke phool bandhe ja rahe the. Accha laga ki sabhi ne mera banaya nasta pasand kiya.
saloni.vj
March 13, 2025, midnight
Taste little different but its healthy and low calories.
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