Masala Roti to DIY Mukhwas: Explore the Magic of Ajwain
A Stomach-Friendly Masala Roti
Make these stomach-friendly easy-to-digest masala rotis loaded with fiber, antioxidants, and good fat, using the tiny magical seeds - ajwain or carom seeds.
Ingredients
- 1 cup khapli wheat flour
- ¼ cup sattu flour
- Salt as per taste
- 2 tsp carom seeds/ajwain
- 1 tsp cumin/jeera
- A pinch of asafoetida/hing
- Coriander, finely chopped
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- 1 tbsp A2 ghee
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add salt, asafoetida, khapli wheat, and sattu flour.
- Make a dough using water.
- Make small flattened balls out of the dough for making roti.
- Take another bowl and add carom seeds, cumin, red chili powder, and chopped coriander.
- Make sure to add a few drops of ghee and mix everything well.
- Spread this mixture over the flattened dough and then roll it into balls.
- Flatten the stuffed dough using a rolling pin.
- Transfer into a heated pan. Cook on both sides on a medium flame until it turns brown.
- Serve hot with chutney or sabzi of your choice. Enjoy.
Power tip
- Do NOT cook the roti on a low flame. It can harden them.
- If you want soft and puffed rotis, always cook them on a medium flame.
Variations
- You can opt to add methi/fenugreek and palak/spinach as per seasonal availability.
- We can use any other flour like jowar, ragi, and amaranth, as per availability.
Notes
- Ajwain is rich in fiber, essential fatty acids, and minerals like potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and nicotinic acid (niacin).
- Adding ajwain to the paratha not only helps impart taste and flavor but also helps produce more digestive enzymes and break food particles down better.
- Want to learn different reasons to add ajwain to your meals? Read this.
Nutrition
Calories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 17.2gProtein: 4.2gFat: 3.2g
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DIY Mukhwas: Post Meal Digestive Mix
Most Indian homes and restaurants have mukhwas or a post-digestive mix after meals. 'Mukh' translates to mouth and 'was' translates to smell. It not only aids digestion but also sweetens the palate and breath after a meal. Learn how to make your own digestive mix using the tiny magical seeds and build the habit of chewing on them mindfully after meals.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup fennel seeds/saunf
- ¼ cup cumin/jeera
- 1/8 cup black sesame seeds
- 1/8 cup bishop's weed/carom seeds/ajwain
- A few drops of lemon
- ¼ tsp Himalayan pink salt
- A pinch of turmeric powder
Instructions
- Add fennel, cumin, black sesame, and carom seeds to a bowl. Squeeze a few drops of lemon and set it aside for 4 hours.
- In a deep pan, roast them lightly for a few seconds. Add a pinch of turmeric and pink salt next.
- Once cool, store in an airtight container.
- Consume 1 tbsp of this mix after your meals to boost digestion.
Power tip
- You can change the ratio as per choice and taste.
Variations
- We can add nuts and seeds as per choice too.
- Stays fresh for up to a month when stored in an airtight container.
Notes
- Ajwain is fantastic for your digestive health, thanks to its active ingredient, thymol. Chewing these seeds help you produce more digestive enzymes and break down food particles better. They also improve the flow of stomach acids and provide relief from discomfort.
- Fennel seeds ease flatulence and menstrual cramps, boost metabolism, regulate blood sugar, and improve hydration.
- 100 gms of sesame seeds contain around 12 g of fiber. When combined with other fiber-rich foods, this helps restore your digestive system.
Nutrition
Calories: 19.2kcalCarbohydrates: 3.04gProtein: 0.92gFat: 0.23g
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