SIX WAYS TO COOK WHOLE WHEAT
The full grain is not only nutritious, but also delicious
The benefits of eating whole wheat. It is filled with goodness,
and luckily, it is also mouth-watering, provided it is cooked well. You have to
follow a certain method when cooking it. Whole wheat has its outer cover intact
and it needs to be soaked before cooking. This gives it time to absorb water
and therefore it becomes easy to cook. Try adding whole wheat to your diet in
some of these ways:
1. VEGETABLE PULAV
Cook whole wheat grain with chopped vegetables like carrots,
peas, mushrooms and tomatoes. This pulav is low in glycemic index and
therefore, it is healthy for diabetics. And, a great meal option for those
looking to lose weight.
2. SALAD
Steam whole wheat grains and add them to a salad made of
vegetables like zucchini and fresh cherry tomatoes along with diced paneer,
roasted peanuts, chopped cucumber and red bell pepper. This salad can serve as
a full lunch meal for people on the go or for a weight-loss meal plan. Whole
wheat salad can also serve as an accompaniment to dinner soup.
3. DINNER SOUPS
For a light yet filling dinner, whole wheat can easily be added
to soups. The options could be a mixed vegetable soup or even a lentil soup.
4. PORRIDGE
Made with organic milk and sweetened with dates or raisins,
whole wheat porridge can be a delicious and nutritious breakfast for everyone.
5. BAKED VEGETABLES
Whole wheat can be used in baked vegetables dishes. Whole wheat
not only makes the baked vegetables more nutritious, but also less fattening.
6. TOMATO AND POTATO
BOATS
Cooked whole wheat with a dash of cheese can be easily used as a
filling for baked potato and baked tomato dishes.
Whole wheat can not only make your meals innovative but healthy
too.
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SHIKHA
SHARMA HTBR29MAR15
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