Healthy and delicious porridge. Easy to make too.
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Zan – Finger millet porridge with vegetables
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Ingredients
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1/4 cup Finger Millet flourRagi flour
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1 Carrot
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10 Beans
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1/4 cup Peas
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1/2 cup Spinachchopped
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1 tsp Ghee
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1/2 tsp Oregano
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1 tsp Pepper powder
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To taste Salt
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2 cups or more Water
Directions
Zan is a porridge from the state of Arunachal pradesh. People of this state prefer to have Zan which is a finger millet porridge with lots of vegetables in it.
As I prefer to have millet over rice anytime, I thought this was the best choice for breakfast from arunachal pradesh. Poonam challenged me to cook with millet flour and carrots and I cooked this porridge for the challenge.
This millet porridge is so filling with all the vegetables in it that it can easily substitute your regular breakfast. If you are on a low carbohydrate diet and want a healthy breakfast, then you should eat this.
THE BENEFITS OF USING FINGER MILLET IN OUR MENU:
- Finger millet is a rich source of protein , calcium and iron.
- Because of its high nutritive value, it is recommended as a weaning food.
- It helps in controlling the sugar level and hence recommended for diabetics.
- Consumption of ragi is said to relax the body naturally.
However it is advisable to not to overeat any millet and consult your physician/ dietican.
I use most of the millets in my daily menu. The carbohydrate intake does reduce and being a healthier option, this is highly recommended . In this porridge we have added vegetables like carrot, beans, Spinach,coriander and peas and hence this is a meal in itself. One big bowl of Zan should be enough to take care of your morning hunger pangs.
If you find the porridge a little bland, you can always spruce it up with the spices which you like. Oregano and thyme goes very well with the porridge. Add a dash of pepper powder or paprika powder if you want to make it spicy as well.
I prepared this satisfying , healthy wholesome breakfast for shhh cooking challenged. where Poonam challenged me to use millet and carrots Please do try this and take a step towards a healthier lifestyle
Steps
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1
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Cut the carrot and beans into small pieces. Wash and cut the spinach into small pieces too. |
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Blanch all the vegetables and keep aside |
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3
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Heat the ghee in a pan. Saute the millet flour in it for few seconds |
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4
Done
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Now add little water and make a paste , continuing to cook in low flame while stirring continuously. |
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5
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Add more water and salt . Add the blanched vegetables and cook for few minutes till it starts to thicken.Now add the spice powder, cook for 1 minute and switch off the fire |
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6
Done
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Sprinkle the pepper powder and transfer it to the serving bowl and serve warm |
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Healthy combination of ingredients
Wow such a healthy porridge
That’s an interesting one Veena, never read about this..what with Khichudi becoming our national food, this will get popular..:)
This is interesting and new to me. Thanks for introducing me to zan Veena.
wow.. a lovely twist in ragi porridge with vegetable;es. Interesting share 🙂
Wow that sounds like a healthy and filling ragi porridge.
Yummylicious! Healthy, filling and, I am sure, tasty too!
Wow, what a healthy and hearty porridge with ragi. I will have to try this one out soon.
Such a healthy, hearty and delicious porridge.
Zan looks absolutely nutritious and quite filling with all those vegetables in it. Lovely dish there.
Killer of a recipe! I love the healthy curry!
Healthy and tasty poridge. Nutrious.
Hmm wish I knew about this last month. Would have enjoyed it as I was on ragi flour the whole month. Sounds yummy. Will make it one of these days.
A very healthy and filling share for the theme Veena. My daughter keeps on demanding no carb meals in the evening, so instead of making this for breakfast, will have to make it for dinner for her.
A finger licking and healthy porridge. Superb share Veena.
One more easy nutritious and tasty looking recipe from the (to me) unknown Arunachli cuisine! This porridge looks delicious, Veena!
Healthy and delicious porridge. Easy to make too.
Healthy combination of ingredients
Wow such a healthy porridge
That’s an interesting one Veena, never read about this..what with Khichudi becoming our national food, this will get popular..:)
This is interesting and new to me. Thanks for introducing me to zan Veena.
wow.. a lovely twist in ragi porridge with vegetable;es. Interesting share 🙂
Wow that sounds like a healthy and filling ragi porridge.
Yummylicious! Healthy, filling and, I am sure, tasty too!
Wow, what a healthy and hearty porridge with ragi. I will have to try this one out soon.
Such a healthy, hearty and delicious porridge.
Zan looks absolutely nutritious and quite filling with all those vegetables in it. Lovely dish there.
Killer of a recipe! I love the healthy curry!
Healthy and tasty poridge. Nutrious.
Hmm wish I knew about this last month. Would have enjoyed it as I was on ragi flour the whole month. Sounds yummy. Will make it one of these days.
A very healthy and filling share for the theme Veena. My daughter keeps on demanding no carb meals in the evening, so instead of making this for breakfast, will have to make it for dinner for her.
A finger licking and healthy porridge. Superb share Veena.
One more easy nutritious and tasty looking recipe from the (to me) unknown Arunachli cuisine! This porridge looks delicious, Veena!