Popped Amaranth Seeds Salad | Easy Protein Rich Salad With Millet – is an easy and tasty protein rich salad recipe made with puffed amaranth seeds and raw colourful veggies with addition of some Indian spices. It is healthy, delicious and perfectly balanced in terms of nutrients, texture and flavour and serves as a meal itself.

About Popped or Puffed Amaranth Seeds Salad

This Popped Amaranth seeds salad is a good combination of protein, vitamins and minerals. As it contains protein-rich amaranth seeds and the goodness of raw colourful veggies is a great option for a meal replacement.

What is amaranth seeds?

Amaranth also called Rajgira is a pseudo-grain like quinoa, has a little earthy and nutty taste and gluten-free in nature. It is a very versatile ingredient and widely used in the making of various sweets, savoury dishes, snacks and salad. Please check my other side dish recipe

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How to make puffed amaranth seeds salad at home

To make this salad there is no need for any cooking and very easy to prepare at home. This puffed amaranth veg salad will be ready in under 10 minutes and goes well with your regular meal, buffet, kitty parties or any special occasions. It does not contain any grain therefore, a good option for fasting time to keep you hydrated and nourished.

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Ingredients used in the making of amaranth salad

Puffed amaranth seeds – I used homemade puffed rajgira seeds. You can check my video how to puff amaranth seeds if you want to puff at home. But, now a days, puffed seeds are easily available in the market. You can buy from there too.

Raw veggies– I used Carrot, cucumber, kakdi and tomato. you can add other vegetables like broccoli, yellow pumpkin, zucchini, etc. according your taste. If it is not for fasting can add raw onion too.

Peanuts– I have used dry roasted peanut and crush them before adding into the salad. They gives a crunchy texture to the salad.

Rock salt(Sendha namak) – provides savoury taste and can be used if you are preparaing it for fasting purpose.

Roasted cumin seeds powder – Good for digestion also improves taste.

Chat masala – Gives a tangy flavour to the salad.

Black pepper powder – Giving a hot spicy flavour and taste.

Coconut oil – Provides nice flavour and richness in the salad.

Lemon juice – Improves tastes and good for digestion

Green coriander leaves for garnishing – make it more attractive and increase the antioxidant value in the salad.

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Health benefits of eating amaranth seeds and raw veggies

Amaranth seeds

Amaranth is a bushy plant native to Mexico and Central America. It is one of the richest forms of plant-based source protein and also on the list of super foods. Amaranth seeds have a very impressive nutritional profile. Amaranth can also be grown as micro greens and its leaves and seeds both are very nutritious.

• As it is gluten-free so, a good option for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
• Amaranth is high in protein, a great source of fibre and an excellent source of vitamins and minerals.
• Also rich in antioxidants, fight with free radical and save our cells from damage.
• Various studies show that it is very helpful in reducing cholesterol ( bad LDL cholesterol) levels and improve good cholesterol levels (HDL) in our body.

Raw veggies

• Raw veggies are a good source of natural enzymes, vitamin and minerals that needed for healthy growth. Heat destroys a lot of enzymes from our food. Enzymes are very necessary for boosting our digestive system and fight with chronic disease.
• Uncooked or raw fresh veggies are low in sodium and helps in controlling blood pressure and therefore lower the chances of stroke, kidney disease, cancer.
• Also, the fibre present in veggies helps in controlling weight gain prevents diabetes.
• Various studies show that eating raw food helps in clearing up headaches, allergies, boost immunity and improve arthritis and diabetes-like conditions.

FAQs

Step by step preparation of Popped Amaranth Seeds Salad

1. Peel and cut the cucumber into small pieces. Also cut kakdi, carrot, and tomato into small pieces.

2. Transfer them into a bowl.

3. Now in a wide bowl add puffed amaranth seeds, rock salt, roasted cumin seeds powder, chat masala, black pepper powder, and roasted and crushed peanuts. Mix them.

4.  Add the chopped veggies, coconut oil, lemon juice, and chopped coriander leaves. Mix nicely.

5.  Serve immediately.

Serving suggestions

It is healthy, delicious and perfectly balanced in terms of nutrients, texture and flavour and serves as a meal itself. Can also be eaten during fasting time to keep you energetic and for a balanced meal. It can also be served as a side dish with main meals, buffet or any special occasion.

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Tips and tricks

1. To keep the freshness, peel and chop veggies just before mixing.

2. Once the mixing is done Serve immediately otherwise the salad becomes a little dry as amaranth seeds absorb the water released from the veggies.

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