Bean Sprouts & Veggie Wrap (Protein Rich Recipe for Pregnancy) Video of Tarla Dalal

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A filling and wholesome snack that is ideal for an expectant mother to satiate small hunger pangs. With abundant nutrients, such as protein from bean sprouts; as well as antioxidants like vitamins A, C from broccoli, carrot, capsicum and lettuce, the Bean Sprouts and Veggie Wraps will also help meet the growing nutrient requirements at this stage. All these ingredients are also fibre-rich, which makes the dish easy to digest and more satiating as well. We have made the snack all the more healthier by avoiding store-bought mayonnaise, and using a quick and healthy homemade version instead. You will enjoy this snack, which is sure to chase away your hunger!

Recipe Description for Bean Sprouts and Veggie Wrap, Protein Rich Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins
Cooking Time: 6 mins
Makes 4 wraps
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Ingredients

For Bean Sprouts and Veggie Wrap
4 whole wheat (gehun) chapatis
4 tbsp healthy mayonnaise , recipe below
1 cup iceberg lettuce , torn into pieces

For The Bean Sprouts and Veggie Stuffing
1 cup bean sprouts
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup sliced capsicum
1/4 cup carrot juliennes
1/2 cup blanched broccoli florets
1 tsp oil
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
2 tsp red chilli sauce
salt and to taste

For The Healthy Mayonnaise (makes Approx. 4 Tbsp)
1 fresh bread slice
1/4 cup hung curds (chakka dahi)
3/4 tsp olive oil
white pepper powder powder to taste
1/4 tsp powdered sugar
salt to taste

Method

For the bean sprouts and veggie stuffing

Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic and onions and sauté on a medium flame for a minute.
Add the capsicum, carrot and bean sprouts and sauté on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the broccoli, chilli sauce, salt and pepper, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
Divide the stuffing into 4 equal portions and keep aside.

For the healthy mayonnaise

Remove the crust from all the bread slices.
Combine all the ingredients including the bread slices and blend in a mixer till smooth.
Refrigerate it for 1 to 2 hours and use as required.

How to proceed

Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), place a chapati on it and reheat it on a high flame for a few seconds.
Place the chapati on a clean, dry surface and spread 1 tbsp of healthy mayonnaise evenly over it.
Arrange ¼ cup of lettuce leaves evenly in the centre of the chapati and spread a portion of the stuffing evenly over it.
Roll it up tightly and seal it using a toothpick.
Repeat step 1 to 4 to make 3 more wraps.
Serve immediately.

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