Besan Arbi / Taro Roast
Appetizers are quick and simple to make. They are tasty, healthy and filling. This besan arbi roast has a dense crumbly texture that complements the strong spicy flavors found in many traditional dishes. If you’re looking for great vegetarian appetizers for your evening snack, look no further than this besan arbi roast.
Why is it healthy?
- Arbi consists of cellulose, pectic polysaccharides and calcium oxalate that make the vegetable slimy yet rich in fiber, antioxidants, potassium, magnesium, Vitamin C, E.
- Arbi keeps blood sugar levels in control, prevents heart diseases and reduces cancer risk.
- Besan / Gram Flour is a rich source of complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber and plant-based proteins.
- Besan / Gram Flour contains a high amount of dietary fibre which is beneficial in lowering the total cholesterol levels in the blood, preventing heart diseases.
- Carom seeds /Ajwain possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that improve digestion by removing toxins from the body.
- Ajwain seeds help to lower the bad cholesterol levels and regulate the good cholesterol levels in our body.
Who is it for?
This delicious recipe will keep you full, healthy and energized. Its nutrient-rich profile makes it an excellent addition to the diets of people with diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure, lowering risk of heart attacks and strokes. It is also a wholesome and nourishing recipe that you can enjoy any time! So why not have some?
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⌛ Preparation Time: 20–25 mins
🍽️ Serves: 1
🥗 Ingredients:
- Colocasia root (Arbi)- 1/2 cup (boiled)
- Gram flour (besan)- 2 tablespoon
- Red chilli powder- 1/2 teaspoon
- Coriander powder- 1/4 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder (Haldi)- 1/4 teaspoon
- Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)- 1/4 teaspoon
- Cumin powder (Jeera)- 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt as per taste
- Asafoetida (hing)- a pinch
- Oil- 1 teaspoon
- For seasoning
- Oil- 1 teaspoon
- Ajwain (Carom seeds)- 1/4 teaspoon
- Cumin seeds (Jeera)- 1/4 teaspoon
- Green chilli (finely chopped)- 1/4 teaspoon
- Lemon juice- 1/2 teaspoon
- Coriander (Dhania) leaves (chopped)- 1 teaspoon
✋ Method
- Pressure cook the arbi with little water and a pinch of salt for 1 whistle.
- Peel the skin off and cut them into half lengthwise and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- In a wide plate mix besan, red chili powder, coriander powder, salt, turmeric powder, amchur powder, asafoetida, roasted cumin powder.
- Add this spice powder to the cut arbi and toss to coat well.
- Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in pan add the besan arbi in small batches and roast until golden brown in color on all sides.
- In another pan add 1/2 teaspoon of oil. Add cumin seeds, carom seeds and finely chopped green chilies and saute for 10 seconds. Add this to the besan arbi and toss gently.
- Sprinkle some coriander leaves and lemon juice on top of the besan arbi and serve.
