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Luke Coutinho (Richa Doshi, Nutritionist and Lifestyle Expert)

Jowar and Sprouts Bhel – A Desi Snack With a Healthy Twist

Looking for a snack that you can enjoy guilt-free? Try our Jowar and Sprouts Bhel. Made with a medley of colorful vegetables, fiber-rich jowar, coriander-mint chutney, and spices from your very own kitchen pharmacy, this is a snack you cannot miss.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 173
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup whole jowar, soaked for 12 hrs and pressure cooked with salt and turmeric and chilled
  • 2 tbsp mixed sprouts, steamed and chilled
  • 2 tbsp tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tbsp cucumber, chopped
  • 2 tbsp onion chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp tamarind chutney
  • 1 tsp coriander and mint chutney
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp roasted cumin
  • ½ tsp jeera powder
  • Rock salt to taste
  • Coriander for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, add all the ingredients except the coriander. Mix this well.
  2. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve.
Optional topping
  1. 1 to 2 tbsps of A2 milk or coconut curd

Notes

  • Jowar is not only rich in fiber and protein but also contains B vitamins and magnesium that help maintain calcium levels in the body.
  • Adding sprouts adds the required crunch and is rich in B Vitamins and minerals like magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Eating raw foods in the form of chutneys is beneficial for health as it provides digestive enzymes and reduces inflammation.