Dalia, Lapsi, or Fada are common names for broken wheat. Dalia boasts a long list of health benefits. For centuries, it has been an integral part of Indian cuisine. Dalia can be prepared in many ways and is one of the healthiest breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. It has a good amount of fiber and thus helps to keep the body’s cholesterol levels in check, which is good for the heart. It helps to avoid constipation by improving the digestive health.
Dalia has a low glycaemic index and falls under complex carbs category & digested slowly. It also causes a consistent release of glucose into the bloodstream, which aids with blood sugar management.
Ingredients
- Soaked – Dalia / Lapsi / Fada – 1 Cup
- Onion Chopped – 1 Medium
- Ginger Chopped – ½ Teaspoon
- Green Chillies Chopped – 1 or 2
- Tomato Chopped – 1 Medium
- Carrots Chopped – ½ Cup
- Water – 2½ Cups
- Cumin Seeds – ½ Teaspoon
- Oil – 1 Teaspoon
- Salt as per taste
Method
- In a pressure cooker, heat the oil or ghee. Add cumin seeds to the heated oil.
- Keep the flame to medium-low, add onion and cook until transparent.
- Add chopped ginger and green chilies and sauté for a few seconds on low heat. Further, add tomatoes & sauté for 1 minute.
- Rinse the dalia and add it to the cooker. On a low burner, stir for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add water and salt as required. Stir and pressure cook for 2 – 3 whistles on medium heat or until its well-cooked.
- The amount of time it takes will depend on the quality of the dalia.
- If the dalia isn’t well cooked, add extra water and pressure cook for a few more whistles, or cook without the lid until softened or till you get a porridge-like consistency.
- Serve the vegetable dalia hot or warm, garnished with coriander leaves.
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