Protein Rich Salad Recipe - Ragava Millets Aahar

Step 1: Prepare Legumes and Grains

Soak kabuli chana, kala chana, white beans, kidney beans, peanuts, green gram, and sweet corn overnight for at least 8 hours. After soaking, boil all the grains and legumes until about 70% cooked, ensuring they retain some crunch.

Step 2: Combine Boiled Ingredients

Add the boiled kabuli chana, kala chana, white beans, kidney beans, peanuts, green gram, and sweet corn into a large mixing bowl.

Step 3: Add Fresh Vegetables

To the bowl, add chopped raw cabbage, grated raw carrot, and chopped raw cucumber. These vegetables are added raw to maintain their freshness and crunch.

Step 4: Initial Mixing

Thoroughly mix all the boiled grains and raw vegetables together in the bowl until well combined.

Step 5: Season with Spices

Sprinkle 1-2 teaspoons of the special Jira powder (cumin powder mix), followed by 1-2 teaspoons of black pepper, and normal salt to taste. Add chopped raw capsicum.

Step 6: Mix Spices and Vegetables

Mix all the ingredients again to ensure the spices and capsicum are evenly distributed throughout the salad.

Step 7: Add Lemon Juice

Squeeze the juice from 1-2 fresh lemons over the salad. Ensure the lemon juice is well incorporated by mixing thoroughly, as this is crucial for the salad's flavor.

Step 8: Add Fresh Herbs and Seeds

Add a generous amount of fresh chopped coriander, curry leaves, and mint. Then, sprinkle 1-2 teaspoons of roasted sesame seeds and 1-2 teaspoons of roasted flax seeds. These seeds are roasted to enhance their flavor and are key to the salad's taste.

Step 9: Final Mix

Perform a final thorough mix to combine all the herbs, seeds, and other ingredients evenly.

Step 10: Serve and Garnish

Scoop the prepared salad into a serving cup (e.g., 500ml for 60 INR or 250ml for 40 INR). Garnish with chopped beetroot and fresh pomegranate seeds for added color, flavor, and nutrients. If a customer brings their own container, a 5 INR discount is offered.

• Soak legumes overnight (at least 8 hours) for proper softening and easier digestion.

• Boil grains to about 70% doneness to retain a slight crunch, enhancing texture.

• Add a generous amount of lemon juice as it significantly contributes to the salad's flavor.

• Using your own container can get you a discount and helps reduce plastic waste.

• Adjust spice levels to personal preference.

• Add other seasonal raw vegetables like bell peppers or tomatoes.

• Experiment with different types of roasted seeds for varied flavor and nutrition.