🥗 Day 2: 30 Days Healthy Breakfast & Lunchbox Series
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This is Day 2 of our 30 Days Healthy Breakfast & Lunchbox Series specially designed for working parents and little kids.
Today, we are making something very unique and incredibly creamy “Afghani Besan”. This is a Steamed Besan Veggie Afghani recipe that is a complete game-changer.
“This recipe is a lifesaver for office-goers and people living away from home—it gives you that rich, restaurant-style flavor with minimal effort!”
This recipe is:
✔ No Maida
✔ No Red or Green Chilli (Stomach-friendly & Mild)
✔ Toddler Friendly (Perfect for my 3-year-old son!)
✔ High Protein (Great alternative to Paneer)
✔ Office & Lunchbox Friendly
🥣 Step 1: The Steamed Besan Base
First, heat a pan and add a little ghee or oil.
For tempering add:
½ tsp mustard seeds (rai)
½ tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
½ tsp asafoetida (hing)
½ tsp roasted cumin powder
½ tsp black pepper powder
Process:
Add 1½ cup besan and roast it nicely on low flame until fragrant.
Add salt to taste.
Once roasted, transfer it to a bowl.
Add water gradually and whisk properly so that there are no lumps.
For steaming:
Boil water in a vessel. (Pro-tip: Add a little salt and veggies in the water to enhance the aroma through steam).
Grease a plate with ghee/oil/butter.
Spread the besan batter evenly and steam for 5–10 minutes.
Once done, let it cool and cut into cubes or your favourite shapes.
🥕 Step 2: The Afghani Veggie Mix
Chop roughly (No fine chopping needed):
1 medium onion
1 medium tomato
1 large capsicum
100g beans
100g lobia
Method:
Heat 1 tsp butter/ghee/oil. Add hing, finely chopped garlic and ginger (about 10g). Sauté well.
Add onion and cook until slightly translucent. Then add tomato and all chopped vegetables.
Add Spices: ½ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp black pepper, and salt to taste.
Cover and cook for 2 minutes.
The Creamy Touch: Now add the steamed besan pieces and 1 bowl curd (hung curd or regular).
Add a little water, cover and cook on high flame for 2 minutes until everything blends into a creamy texture.
Switch off the flame and garnish with freshly chopped coriander. 🌿
🍞 3 Ways to Serve (Serving Options)
1️⃣ Healthy Afghani Sandwich: Spread butter or peanut butter on whole wheat bread, add the Afghani Besan mix, top with cheese, and grill.
2️⃣ With Roti / Chapati: Serve it as a rich sabzi with soft rotis.
3️⃣ Afghani Veg Pulao: Mix this preparation with steamed rice and cook for 2 minutes on medium flame. Kids love this “Mini Biryani” version!
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