It is usually recommended to have light dinners before going to bed because it is vital to slow down the digestive process. “High protein Dalia paneer stew” is cooked with tofu, barley, and seasonal vegetables; it is light on the stomach while still providing nutritional value.
Moreover, not only it’s light, delicious, and nutritious, it is very easy to make with the help of the accessible ingredients of your kitchen.
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Reduces hunger and therefore aids in weight loss.
- Aids digestion and prevents constipation and bloating.
- May help prevent gallstones.
- Beta-glucans present in the fiber delivered by the recipe may help lower cholesterol.
- May help reduce heart disease risk.
- May help manage and control diabetes.
PREPARATION TIME: 5 minutes
COOKING TIME: 5-10 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes
Serves: 1-2
Calories: 175 Kcal/serve
INGREDIENTS
| 1. | Barley | ½ cup |
| 2. | Tofu | 80 g |
| 3. | Seasonal Veggies | Any 2 |
| 4. | Salt | As required |
| 5. | Water | 3 cups |
DIRECTIONS
- Wash, rinse, and soak Dalia for 1-2 hours.
- In a pan, add 2 cups water, add Dalia and cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Add little oil in a pan and add chopped onions and cook.
- Combine salt and other spices.
- Add tomato, turn on the lid and cook.
- Add veggies with some water turn on the lid and cook for few minutes.
- Add cooked Dalia and paneer.
- Cook for some time and serve warm.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE
Barley is rich in fiber, molybdenum, manganese, and selenium. It is also a good source of copper, Vitamin B1, chromium, phosphorus, magnesium, and niacin.
Tofu is an ultimate source of protein and is rich in all the essential amino acids.
Seasonal veggies are preferred over exotic veggies because they are fresher and retains more nutrition which includes a good amount of fiber, essential vitamins, and minerals.
| ENERGY | CHO | PROTEIN | FATS |
| 350 Kcal | 65 g | 13 g | 5.5 g |
Calories: 175 Kcal/serve
Try this amazingly easy, nutritious, and tasty dinner stew!