Adding a wholesome veggie daliya into your breakfast can serve various nutrients to your body as well as cut down bad carbs from your diet.
Starting your day with a nutritious breakfast sets the tone for a healthy eating habits and can also impact your weight loss journey. One breakfast option gaining popularity for its weight loss benefits is daliya. Daliya is a traditional Indian dish made from broken wheat grains. It’s highly rich in nutrients like protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals, making it a wholesome breakfast choice. The high protein content of daliya makes it especially beneficial for weight loss, as protein boosts metabolism, reduces appetite and prevents lean muscle mass.
Benefits of Daliya For Weight Loss
- High Protein Content: Protein is known to be the most fulfilling nutrient, keeping you satisfied and reducing the need to overeat later in the day.
- Low Glycemic Index: Daliya has a low glycemic index, meaning it releases glucose into the bloodstream slowly, providing sustained energy levels and preventing blood sugar spikes.
- High in Fibre: Fibre helps in digestion, promotes feelings of fullness, and helps regulate bowel movements, all of which are necessary for weight management.
- Nutrient Density: Daliya is packed with essential nutrients like iron, magnesium and vitamins, which are important for overall health and well-being.
How to Make Daliya at Home?
To make a wholesome veggie dalia at home, nutritionist and weight loss coach Mohita Mascarenhas shares a easy recipe on Instagram. Read below!
- Wash & soak 50g (1/4 cup) split moong dal with 40g broken wheat in hot water. In the meantime wash and chop 1/2 small onion, 1/2 tomato, 1/2 carrot.
- To a pressure cooker, add daliya, moong dal, chopped vegetables with 1/4 cup peas, 1 tsp of grated ginger, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 packet of magic masala & 300 ml water.
- Put the lid on and cook for 4-5 whistles on medium heat. When ready, garnish with 1/2 tsp of ghee and fresh coriander. Pair it with a pickle of your choice.