Nutritionist Palak Nagpal Gushes Over The Goodness Of This Salad Bowl. Check Out The Recipe
Nutritionist Palak Nagpal shares benefits of amaranth seeds and a healthy recipe to try at home
While amaranth seeds have recently gained popularity as a superfood, the grain has been a staple in several parts of India for decades. The seeds have a vast nutritional profile and also offer numerous noteworthy health advantages to consumers. In addition to its great versatility, this nutrient-dense grain is naturally free of gluten and high in antioxidants, fibre, protein, and micronutrients. It reduces inflammation, helps lower cholesterol, lowers blood pressure and improves gastrointestinal health. Nutritionist Palak Nagpal recently encouraged people to consume more amaranth seeds in her Instagram post. Palak shared a quick and easy salad bowl recipe using amaranth seeds.
Recipe for dressing
Mix 2 teaspoons honey, 2 tablespoons mustard sauce, 3 garlic cloves, 1.5 tablespoons sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 6-7 soaked cashews, 1 tablespoon olive/sesame oil, salt, and pepper together and blend the mixture until smooth.
For a creamier texture, you can also add hung curd to your dressing. Don't blend it just mix.
Salad bowl recipe
1. In a pan, add washed 1 cup amaranth seeds and just enough water to cover them
2. Add a pinch of salt and cook for 10-15 minutes until the seeds swell up.
3. Drain any excess water and allow the seeds to cool.
4. In a separate bowl, boil 1 cup soaked kidney beans until tender.
5. Drain and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red chilli powder.
6. Now, combine cooked amaranth, kidney beans, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, capsicum, and lettuce in a bowl.
7. Toss with mustard dressing and serve!
Look at her post: