Navratri thali - (Healthy Way)

 

Black Channa (Chickpeas)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup black channa (soaked overnight)
• 1 tsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1-2 green chilies (slit)
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder (optional)
• 1-2 cups water
• Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions:

1. Drain and rinse the soaked black channa.
2. In a pressure cooker, heat 1 tsp oil and add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
3. Add green chilies and ginger paste; sauté for a minute.
4. Add the soaked black channa, salt, turmeric, and red chili powder. Mix well.
5. Pour in water (enough to cover the channa) and pressure cook for about 3-4 whistles or until soft.
6. Open the cooker, adjust the seasoning, and let it simmer for a few minutes to thicken the gravy.
7. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve.

Boiled Potato Dry Sabzi with Chatpata Flavors

Ingredients:

• 3-4 medium boiled potatoes (peeled and diced)
• 1 tsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp chaat masala
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder (optional)
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a pan, heat 1 tsp oil and add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
2. Add the diced boiled potatoes and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
3. Sprinkle chaat masala, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
4. Drizzle lemon juice and cook for another minute.
5. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.

Halwa with Daliya (Cracked Wheat)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup daliya (cracked wheat)
• 2 cups water
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 2-3 tbsp jaggery or sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
• Nuts (optional for garnish)

Instructions:

1. In a pan, heat 1 tbsp ghee and roast the daliya until it turns golden brown.
2. Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover, cooking until the daliya is soft and water is absorbed.
3. Stir in jaggery or sugar and mix well. Cook for a few more minutes.
4. Add cardamom powder and mix thoroughly.
5. Garnish with nuts if using and serve warm.

Air-Fried Puri

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• Water (as needed to knead)
• Salt to taste
• Additional water for dipping

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix whole wheat flour and salt. Add enough water to knead into a soft dough. Let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
2. Divide the dough into small balls and roll them into thin circles.
3. Dip each puri in water briefly to moisten, then place them in the air fryer basket.
4. Air fry at 180°C (350°F) for about 6-8 minutes or until they puff up and are golden brown.
5. Serve immediately with the black channa and potato sabzi.

Enjoy your low-oil Navratri thali!