Delicious jowar recipes for weight loss

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Jowar, also known as sorghum, is a cereal grain known for its high nutritional value. It is rich in fiber, protein and essential nutrients such as iron, calcium and vitamin B.

Here are some of the best jowar recipes for weight loss recommended by nutritionist Susmita N at Cloudnine Group of Hospitals.

1. Jowar cake

Ingredient:

- Jowar flour: 1 cup

- Warm water

- A pinch of salt

Method:

- Put jowar flour and a pinch of salt in a bowl and mix well.

- Add a little warm water and knead into a soft dough.

- Divide the dough into small balls.

- Use a rolling pin to roll each ball of dough into a flat, round cake.

- Heat a frying pan over medium heat and fry the cakes on both sides until golden brown.

- Eat hot with curry or vegetables.

2. Jowar salad

Ingredient:

- Cooked jowar seeds: 1 cup

- Chopped cucumber: 1/2 cup

- Chopped tomatoes: 1/2 cup

- Chopped onion: 1/4 cup

- Chopped bell pepper: 1/4 cup

- Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon

- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon

- Salt and pepper: to taste

- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro)

Method:

- Mix well jowar, cucumber, tomato, onion and bell pepper.

- Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.

- Season with salt and pepper, then mix well.

- Garnish with herbs and serve.

3. Jowar porridge

Ingredient:

- Jowar flour: 1/4 cup

- Water or milk: 2 cups

- Palm sugar or honey: 1 tablespoon

- Cardamom powder: a pinch

- Nuts and raisins

Method:

- Mix jowar powder with water or milk to form a smooth mixture.

- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens.

- Add jaggery or honey and cardamom powder for sweetness.

- Cook for a few more minutes until fully cooked.

- Garnish with nuts and raisins before serving.

4. Jowar soup

Ingredient:

- Jowar seeds: 1/4 cup

- Chopped vegetables (carrots, celery, onions): 1 cup

- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced

- Vegetable broth: 3 cups

- Salt and pepper: to taste

- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon

- Fresh herbs (thyme or parsley): for garnish

Method:

- Soak jowar seeds for a few hours, then drain.

- Heat olive oil then saute garlic and onion until fragrant.

- Add chopped vegetables and stir fry for a few minutes.

- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

- Add soaked jowar seeds, salt and pepper.

- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until jowar is cooked.

- Garnish with herbs and serve hot.

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