Shilpa Shetty Kundra Makes sure to strike the right balance – indulge in her favorite foods, but also work to burn off those extra calories. thus, pulsation: The actor recently shared a video of the perfect winter meal on Instagram Stories – mustard greens Maize bread with something else white butter or butter,
Shilpa, who is fond of delicious food, considers seasonal food to be essential for the body. And rightly so. Sarson ka saag made from vegetables like mustard leaves, bathua and spinach is not only tasty but also very healthy. We tell you why.
,mustard greens – A potent blend of vitamins and minerals – is a popular Indian dish that is loved all over the world. It has top class antioxidants and essential micronutrients, mainly iron,” Shikha Gupta, a celebrity nutritionist, told indianexpress.com Combining green leafy vegetables with seasonal herbs and spices is a must!
Do you also like sarson ka saag? ? (Source: Shilpa Shetty Kundra/Instagram Stories)
Benefits of eating it in winter
Rich in vitamins A, E, K and C, it improves immunity and reproductive health. “It is especially good during pregnancy and for lactating mothers”, shares Gupta, “Studies have shown that “Vitamin A is important for thyroid function and estrogen balance. Vitamin C for the production of collagen and progesterone.” Which helps in improving skin, hair, bone health and fertility.
It is also rich in B complex vitamins along with magnesium – a combination thought to be best for “reaction to detoxify the body”. stress“. “B complex also helps to relieve PMS symptoms, menstrual migraine and painful and heavy periods. Additionally, calcium and magnesium along with vitamin K in greens play an important role in maintaining bone health Helps maintain magnesium blood sugar levelFights insulin resistance and PCOS,” Gupta said.
The iron present in these greens along with vitamin C will help in warding off anemia, which most Indian women suffer from. Potassium, calcium and magnesium are the calming minerals widely found in these vegetables. Therefore, it helps in improving sleep and high blood pressure very.
“The fiber-rich and almost zero calories make it an ideal and safe food combination for diabetics, hyper cholesterol patients, heart patients and metabolic syndrome patients,” Gupta said.
How much should you have?
Ideally, about 5-7 cups of raw leafy vegetables should be eaten daily to maintain a good balance of vitamins, minerals and fiber. “If you cook daily, you can have 1-2 servings,” Gupta said.
How often should you have?
“Since it is seasonal, it is best to eat 1 cup of dark green leafy vegetables daily. Mustard greens are a great way to diversify your diet, so you must include it at least twice a week. Consume it more often to retain maximum nutrients from these foods,” said Gupta.
Which combination is best to be with?
In North India, sarson ka saag is usually eaten with corn bread, onions, and small pieces of jaggery and white homemade butter. “It is gluten-free, a perfect combination of probiotics, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. You can also have it with bajra roti, rice and jowar roti,” said Gupta.
before, Shilpa Had shared a recipe of the same, with a twist, on youtube,
“My Punjabi mother-in-law’s delicious specialty, Sarson Da Saag, is one of the highlights of the winter season for me. So, I have decided to share it with you as well. It is one of the tastiest ways to make sure you eat your ‘sag’ and it is loaded with benefits too. Try it quick,” she captioned the video.
Here’s how you can make it.
material
2 bunches – Mustard leaves or mustard seeds, chopped
1 bunch – Spinach or Spinach, chopped
1/2 bunch – Chenopodium album or Bathua, chopped
1/2 – Broccoli, chopped
1 cup – water
4 tsp – maize flour or maize flour
2 tbsp – Mustard oil
1 tbsp – Garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp – Ginger, finely chopped
1-onion, finely chopped
1 green chili, finely chopped
1 – Tomato, finely chopped
salt to taste
1 tbsp – white butterserving
Grated Jaggery, to serve
method
* In a deep pan add water, mustard leaves, spinach and bathua leaves. Let it cook for 40-45 minutes.
*After about 40 minutes, add broccoli and cook for two minutes.
*Turn off the gas. Take the pan off the gas. Let it cool down. Mix the greens.
*Add the corn flour in portions and mix well.
* Now let this mixture cook on the gas for 5-7 minutes.
* For tempering, put oil in another pan. Add chopped garlic and ginger. Fry for a minute.
*Add onion and fry till it turns brown.
*Add green chilies and mix well. boil now greens To the morning Add chopped tomatoes and mix well. Cover the lid and cook for two minutes.
* Now turn off the gas.
*Saag is ready to be served. Pour some white butter over it.
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