Nutrition

Chickpea and Winter Vegetable Brown Sonamasoori Risotto

Looking to eat healthily? Why not try the nutritious chickpea and winter vegetable brown sonamasoori risotto. Take a look at the process.

By Shankar Krishnamurthy

24 Dec 2020

Looking to eat healthy this Christmas season? Then why not try the nutritious Chickpea and Winter Vegetable Brown Sonamasoori Risotto that is filled with the goodness of vegetables! Take a look at some health benefits that you can draw from.

Beans are a rich source of protein and zinc. Zinc is known to improve your body’s immunity, while protein helps in repairing your body. It’s a good alternative for meat and helps with reducing cholestrol levels and blood sugar levels. A rich source of Vitamins A, C, and K, make it a powerhouse of health benefits.

Carrot is a rich source of Vitamin A and makes up for 73% of your daily Vitamin A intake. It aids vision, boosts the immune system and reproduction. This healthy vegetable is also a great source of Vitamin, K and C. Vitamin K plays a vital role in producing proteins such as Prothrombin and Osteocalcin, each of which deals with blood clotting and production of healthy bone tissue.

Cabbage is mainly known for its anti-cancer and antioxidant properties, but its health benefits extend up to your hair, eyes and skin. It contains a substance called Sulforaphane and other elements such as diindolylmethane (DIM) and lupeol that prevent the formation of cancer in your body. Its other health benefits include, anti-inflammation, prevention of stomach ulcers and improved immunity.

Chickpeas are a rich source of protein, fiber and vitamins. Its health benefits include controlled blood sugar, healthy digestion and anaemia. A cup of chickpeas produces:

4.7 mg iron, about 1/5th – 1/2 of your daily iron intake
10-15 gms protein of the recommended 56 gms per day
269 calories of the recommended 2000-2500 calories

Pumpkins are known for their antioxidant properties and their ability to improve eye health. They contain antioxidants such as beta carotene and alpha carotene that fight free radicals and reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Vitamin A boosts your immunity and increases your resistance to infections and bacteria. Its high lutein and zeaxanthin content improves sight and reduces cataracts that come with ageing.

Chickpea and Winter Vegetable Brown Sonamasoori Risotto - Full Recipe

3
serves
165.7
K calories
25
minutes
7/10
simplicity

Easy Steps

Take a stock pot, add water and blanch all the vegetables (excluding pumpkin and brinjal) and keep aside.

Wash and soak the Brown sona masoori rice for about 10 minutes.

Take a pan and heat oil, add onion, garlic and sauté until golden brown.

Add the rice and stir gently to mix it. Keep adding the vegetable stock, little at a time, until the stock is absorbed by the rice. Continue adding the stock until the rice is cooked.

Ingredients List