Time to experience an amazing recipe and a delicacy from Uttarakhand, authentic Jhakya Aloo with the hint of Himalayan Bhangjeera. A staple food in hilly regions like Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. The recipe combines the earthy potatoes and exotic flavors of mountains. Every bite of Jhakya Aloo with Pahadi Goodness. So, get ready to pen down the recipe below -
Ingredients
5-6 baby potatoes
1 tablespoon of Shiva Organic’s Himalayan Bhangjeera
1 tablespoon of Jhakya
2-3 tablespoons of mustard oil
2-3 fresh green chillis
Some ginger grated
1-2 dried red chillis
½ tablespoon of red chilli powder
Salt to taste
Few fresh lemon juice
Method -
Step 1 - Boil the potatoes, drain them properly, keep them aside, make sure they are not peeled and too soft.
Step 2 - Place a pan over the flame, add some mustard oil and let it heat properly.
Step 3 - Once oil is heated up, add Jhakya and Bhangjeera and temper well.
Step 4 - Once you start hearing the crackling sound, add some chopped green chillies, ginger, dried red chillies, red chilli powder, salt to taste and toss well.
Step 5 Add the boiled baby potatoes to the tempered mixture, squeeze half a fresh lemon, mix them well and cover with a lid and cook for up to 2-3 minutes.
How Jhakya helpful in health -
Improves digestion - Bhangjeera helps stimulate digestive enzymes which helps reduce has, bloating and indigestion.
Relaxes stomach pain - The use of Bhangjeera tempering in recipes helps in soothing stomach discomfort.
Supports Gut Health - Bhangjeera is naturally antimicrobial which helps in maintaining a healthy gut.
Helps boost metabolism - Bhangjeera aids in better nutrient absorption and helps boost immunity.
Reduce acidity - It helps balance stomach acids and provides relief from heartburn.
Health Benefits of Bhangjeera -
Rich in Nutrition - Adding Bhangjeera in a recipe helps improving health as it has dietary fibre, minerals, calcium, iron, protein.
Improves Heart Health - Being rich in Omega-3 fatty acids It helps in maintaining your heart health well by lowering the bad cholesterol level.
Anti-Inflammatory properties - The anti-inflammatory properties in Bhangjeera helps in reducing inflammation and joint pain.
Improves respiratory health - The healing properties in bhagjeera helps in curing cough and cold.
Improves brain health - The omega-3 in this ingredient helps in enhancing focus, and overall brain function.
In conclusion, now you have the best authentic Pahadi Jhakya Aloo recipe with you with all the goodness and nutty flavour. Check out the full video now.
