Lingdi is one of the exotic delicacies of Himachal Pradesh. A delicious local vegetable grown only in the Himalayan region. A pure Himalayan cuisine, Lingdi also named as Fiddlehead Fern has a traditional significance. It has an earthy and tangy taste and has a unique curled shape.
So, let’s get into the Lingdi vegetable recipe below -
Ingredients You Need -
1. Lingdi Steps - The curled tops of vegetable fern.
2. Asafoedita (Hing)
3. Cumin Seeds
4. Oil or A2 bilona ghee
5. Himalayan Turmeric Powder or Pahadi Haldi
6. Red Chili Powder
7. Salt
Cooking Method You Can Follow -
Step 1 - The very first thing you should do is remove hair on Lingdi or Lungru stems with a soft cotton cloth. Then wash properly and cut into small pieces.
Step 2 - Heat the pan. Drizzle oil onto the pan and let it heat and once it’s done. Add a pinch of asafetida and cumin seeds to pop.
Step 3 - Add Lingdi to the hot oil and stir fry evenly till it gets soft.
Step 4 - Add turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt to taste and mix evenly and fry some more.
Step 5 - Lastly, add fresh curd, mix well and serve hot with Khapli roti.
Lingdi offers several below health benefits along with taste -
Loaded with Antioxidants - Lingdi is healthy as it helps combating oxidative stress along with supporting overall health.
Filled with Dietary Fibre - Lingdi is rich in dietary fibre helps in proper digestion and supporting gut health.
Rich in Vitamins and Minerals - Lingdi contains essential minerals like iron and potassium. Vitamins available are A and C.
Helps in Managing Weight - The low calorie factor makes it an ideal option for weight management including all the essential nutrition.
Immunity Booster - The body's immune system helps in fighting back germs and bacteria that may cause severe diseases. The natural compounds in this vegetable help strengthen immunity.
Khapli Atta Chilla Recipe For You -
In India, Chilla is one of the most convenient breakfasts with super health and taste. And, chilla with Khapli Flour is something with a higher nutritional value. The best thing is you can merge it with any kind of vegetables you want. Preparing Khapli Atta Chilla batter is easy to prepare where you can add some organic spices and vegetables. To make the chilla crispy yet soft, check the recipe below -
Ingredients You Need -
1. 2 cups of Shiva Organic’s Khapli Wheat Flour
2. 1 small chopped onion
3. Some fresh chopped green chili
4. ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder
5. Salt to taste
6. Water as required
Cooking Method You Can Follow -
Step 1 - Prepare the batter - Take a big bowl, add Khapli flour, spices like turmeric powder, finely chopped vegetables, salt to taste. Then pour sufficient water to make a lump free smooth batter with flowing consistency, not so thick and runny. Then let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
Step 2 - Heat the pan - Place a pan over the flame and let it heat. Then drizzle over required oil or A2 Bilona Ghee over the pan.
Step 3 - Pour a spatula full batter on the pan and spread evenly all over it. Wait for a few seconds, again drizzle some A2 ghee and then flip it carefully. And, let it cook the other side well.Check well if it’s cooked well and repeat the same pattern for the entire batter one by one. And, your Khapli Atta Challa is ready. ,
Step 4 - Serve Hot with Cooked Lingdi - The most amazing traditional breakfast combination of Himachal Pradesh is ready to taste all fresh and hot that melts in your mouth heavenly.
Benefits of Khapli wheat flour -
Nutrient Rich - Khapli wheat flour is fully loaded with multiple nutrients like fibre, vitamins, minerals with which it nourishes your body naturally.
Low Gluten - People with gluten intolerance can easily consume Khapli atta chilla as it would be light on stomach and easily digestible.
Improve Heart Health - Maintaining heart health is important and khapli wheat chilla helps in lowering the bad cholesterol level.
Weight Management - Khapli wheat is rich in fibre that consuming khapli atta chilla makes you feel full for longer that controls unnecessary cravings.
Conclusively, The best pahadi morning breakfast Lingdi and Khapli Atta Chilla recipe is now within your reach. Not an issue if you are not a pahadi, you can easily get the ingredients like Khapli wheat flour at Shiva Organic and not only that but you can get a range of Flours (Atta) & Rice as well.
