Hyderabadi Dalcha in Telugu
Required ingredients:
- Chopped Bottle gourd
- Chopped tomatoes
- Onions
- Mjnt leaves
- Coriander leaves
- Green chillies
- Soaked tamrind
- Coriander powder
- Salt
- Red chilli powder
- Red chillies
- Cumin seeds
- Mustard seeds
- Urad dal (Minapapu)
- Turmeric powder
- Ginger garlic paste
- Oil
- Curry leaves
Preparation process:
- First we should paste the dal which we cooked already now add tamarind juice to the dal and keep a side
- Now lit the stove and place a pan on it and add oi to the pan now add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, urad dal to the pan then add green and red chillies then add chopped onions and mix well then add chopped tomatoes and ginger garlic paste and mix well
- Now add bottle gourd to the pan and let them cook after some time add coriander and mint leaves to the pan and mix well and cover it with a lid for five minutes and let the all ingredients cook well
- Now remove the lid and add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and mix well then cover it with a lid for some time
- Now remove the lid and add the dal and tamirid juice to the pan which we have kept a side and also add some water and mix well now add little coriander powder and coriander leaves and curry leaves and let it boil and now off the stove and that's it tasty dalcha is ready to serve with bagara rice......
BENEFITS OF DALCHA:
Highlights
Bottle gourd is around 92% water
It is one of the healthiest vegetables around
Among other things, it helps lower bad cholesterol levels too
Let’s be clear. Juicing is not as bad for your health as you may think, especially when coupled with a well-balanced diet. Fresh juices give you a radiant and energetic life and help in cleaning your system. Yes, they shouldn’t be substituted for your daily meals but every once in a while it’s good to give your system a break. Moreover, there are some vegetables and fruits like those rich in Vitamin C that tend to lose their nutrients on cooking and therefore, it’s best to consume them raw or better still, juice them up.
By now, a lot of studies have shown that eating seven or more servings is what is required for a healthy lifestyle and overall well being. There’s a lot that nutrition scientists around the world don’t agree on, but most of them seem to advice that you should consume more vegetables than fruits.
Bottle gourd has always been regarded as one of the healthiest veggies. This very versatile vegetable is full of water (about 92%) and minerals and keeps your body hydrated. Also known as Lauki or Doodhi in India, it definitely doesn’t get as much attention as it deserves. “Bottle gourd is a vegetable high on water and is a rich source of vitamin C, K and calcium. It helps in maintaining a healthy heart and brings down bad cholesterol levels. The juice is also beneficial for diabetic patients as it stabilizes the blood sugar level and maintains blood pressure. The best time to have it is in morning. A small glass would just be perfect. Also, one needs to consume the juice immediately as it oxidizes quite fast,”
Right since my childhood, I’ve always heard of bottle gourd as the healthiest vegetable. Rightly said, because it has sedative, anti-inflammatory properties and being full of nutrients, it really is the healthiest vegetable. Its low in saturated fat, which helps lower down bad cholesterol levels, and most importantly, is filled with loads of water, serving as the perfect choice for summers. It’s not heavy and hence forms a perfect option to be included in meals. Here’s more on why Bottle Gourd is a must-include in your diet.
Helps in weight loss
You’ll definitely find one or the other person who is striving to lose weight. Because of our lifestyle, weight gain has become a common problem. There’s nothing better than resorting to natural ways in order to lose the extra pounds. Bottle Gourd has low caloric value and hence aids weight loss. Eating 100 grams of gourd provides around 14 calories of energy. This means you can eat gourd to the extent of being full and not worry about extra calorie intake. Not only this, but they are also a good source of dietary fibre which helps us feel full for a longer duration. It hence prevents overeating, which comes out to be a major cause of obesity.
Helps in maintaining a healthy digestive system
Bottle Gourd is a common medicine for disturbed digestion. Eating Bottle Gourd on a regular basis helps improve digestion and keep digestive system on a healthy track. Dietary fibres present in the gourd help not only keep us full but also act as a natural laxative, helps in smooth movement of bowel and hence facilitate elimination of stool without any problem. This provides relief from conditions like constipation or poor digestion. We know that water aids digestion. Bottle gourd constitutes around 92 percent of water and hence adds to why it is good for disturbed digestive systems.
Acts as a natural sedative
Our modern lifestyle is actually not good if we judge it from the point of being healthy. We suffer from weight loss, we do not get proper sleep, and we do not have time for physical work. Amidst all this, the best we can do is to eat healthily. Bottle Gourd acts as a natural sedative and helps facilitate calm sleep. Insomnia, which means lack of sleep can cause various health problems like cardiovascular problems, irregular heartbeat, increased risk of high blood pressure, the risk of diabetes, the risk of stroke, lowers libido, the risk of amnesia, depression, anxiety etc. Bottle Gourd has been found to provide relief from this.
Facilitates liver health
Liver forms a very important part of our body. Continuous problems in the liver can lead to liver failure which can further lead to life-threatening conditions. Bottle Gourd has been found to be extremely useful in dealing with inflammation of the liver. Antioxidants present in gourd help remove toxins from the system, protect kidney and liver from the oxidative damage caused by free radicals and hence contribute towards overall proper functionality.
Reduces the risk of several types of cancers and is good for diabetics
The word Cancer is enough to terrify us and diabetes, though common these days, too has some severe effects on our health. Cancer occurs due to the uncontrolled growth and division of cells. Most of the cells in the body have a definite lifespan. It is replaced with a new cell that can function better. Cancerous cells do not have the component that asks them to die. This results in these cells living even after their predefined lifespan and use oxygen and nutrients from other cells. These cells then start collecting and form a tumor. The antioxidants present in Bottle Gourd help prevent this oxidative damage to the cells.
The glycemic index of bottle gourd is 15, which is low. This means that bottle gourd releases sugar into the blood at a much slower rate and hence helps check diabetes. The dietary fibres also help in checking the level of sugar in blood. It reduces the pace at which sugar gets absorbed in the
Reduces the risk of several types of cancers and is good for diabetics
The word Cancer is enough to terrify us and diabetes, though common these days, too has some severe effects on our health. Cancer occurs due to the uncontrolled growth and division of cells. Most of the cells in the body have a definite lifespan. It is replaced with a new cell that can function better. Cancerous cells do not have the component that asks them to die. This results in these cells living even after their predefined lifespan and use oxygen and nutrients from other cells. These cells then start collecting and form a tumor. The antioxidants present in Bottle Gourd help prevent this oxidative damage to the cells.
The glycemic index of bottle gourd is 15, which is low. This means that bottle gourd releases sugar into the blood at a much slower rate and hence helps check diabetes. The dietary fibres also help in checking the level of sugar in blood. It reduces the pace at which sugar gets absorbed in the
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