here is healthy recipe of bajra thepla.

Bajra has been cultivated since ancient times. And the United Nations has declared 2023 as Millet Year. The purpose behind this is that people consume more and more indigenous grains. Millet is also a type of indigenous grain in which many important nutrients are present. Along with this, its anti diabetic and weight loss properties are increasing its popularity day by day. Its intake provides adequate nutrition to the body. Also helps you stay energetic.

Nowadays increasing obesity is becoming a serious problem because not only body weight but many other diseases are also increasing due to obesity. In such a situation, it is very important to take a proper diet. If you are also suffering from obesity, then you can include millet in your diet without worrying. Apart from making the journey of weight loss easier, it will be effective in all your health problems. In such a situation, today we have brought for you a delicious recipe of nutritious millet thepla (bajra thepla recipe). So let’s know, how millet is effective in weight loss, as well as learn the easy recipe for making millet thepla.

First know why millet is so special

According to a data published by PubMed Central about the nutritional value of millet, millet contains many nutrients, which along with being diabetes friendly help you in weight management. It is a good source of protein. Also, it contains sufficient amount of fiber, sodium, carbohydrate, iron, folate and magnesium. Along with this, millet is rich in phosphorus, zinc, riboflavin, thiamin, niacin and vitamin B6.

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Learn here how millet is helpful in weight loss

Millet is an excellent source of many essential nutrients and antioxidants. It balances the digestive system and is beneficial in weight loss. In such a situation, if you are planning for weight loss, then you can include millets containing low calories and fiber in your diet. According to the study published by the National Library of Medicine, low calorie food keeps you satisfied for a long time and you do not overeat. In this case, calorie intake remains limited. Millet is gluten free and it is also very easy to digest. Along with this, it helps you stay energetic throughout the day during weight loss.

Now learn how to make Bajra Thepla

to make it you need

Millet flour – 2 cups
Wheat flour – 1 cup
turmeric powder
black pepper (coarsely ground)
Ginger (small piece grated)
Green chili (finely chopped)
Coriander leaves (finely chopped)
salt (to taste)
ghee/olive oil

How to prepare millet thepla

First of all, take a big bowl, put millet and wheat flour in it and mix both together.

Now add a little turmeric powder, black pepper, coriander leaves, ginger and green chilies to it.

Then add salt and two to three spoons of ghee or olive oil as per taste and mix all the ingredients well in the flour without adding water first.

After that add water little by little and mix it and prepare a smooth dough. Apply some olive oil on top of the dough and cover it and leave it for about half an hour.

After that put the tawa on medium flame to preheat.

Now make a ball from the dough and roll it into a round shape.

After that put the prepared thepla on the taba. When it is lightly cooked, apply ghee on it and cook it well from both the sides.

Similarly prepare all the bajra theplas. Serve this delicious Thepla full of nutritious elements with jaggery or mint and coriander chutney.

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