By consuming jaggery the body gets vitamins and minerals. The amount of anti-oxidants present in it helps in reducing the effects of seasonal infections. Apart from this, high amount of zinc and iron increases the level of hemoglobin in the body.
The risk of seasonal infections increases during the winter season. In such a situation, nutrition is required to strengthen the body’s immune system. For this, while some people consume dry fruits, some prepare healthy recipes. One of those recipes is Jaggery dry ginger chutney. Consuming this chutney prepared by mixing spices in jaggery and dry ginger will not only increase warmth in the body but will also increase the immunity. Eating winter snacks by combining them with this chutney will provide not only taste but also health benefits. Know the benefits of jaggery chutney and the method of preparing it.
First of all let us know why jaggery is beneficial
Regarding this, dietitian Manisha Goyal tells that by consuming jaggery the body gets vitamins and minerals. The amount of antioxidants present in it helps in reducing the effects of seasonal infections. Apart from this, high amount of zinc and iron increases the level of hemoglobin in the body and strengthens digestion. By consuming it regularly, the body also gets protein, magnesium and manganese. This helps in detoxifying the toxic substances present in the body.
Know the benefits of ingredients used in jaggery chutney (Jaggery chutney)
1. Purify blood with jaggery
According to the report of the National Library of Medicine, consuming jaggery provides antioxidants to the body. This helps in removing the toxic substances present in the blood. Besides, cellular damage from dust and soil can also be reduced. This provides iron to the body, which provides relief from anemia. Also, the balance of electrolytes is maintained in the body.
2. Dry ginger will help in weight loss
According to NCBI report, gingerol element is found in ginger. This is a bioactive compound. The anti-inflammatory properties present in it help in weight loss. Apart from this, consumption of dry ginger prepared from ginger reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes. It also helps in reducing the increasing fat level in the body. Dry ginger can be included in the diet by mixing it in dishes. Due to this, mental health also remains good.
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3. Reduce cholesterol with nigella seeds
According to the National Library of Medicine, nigella seeds reduce the level of bad (LDL) cholesterol in the body. With the help of antioxidants found in it, the effect of free radicals starts reducing. Apart from this, it boosts metabolism by removing toxic substances accumulated in the body. With the help of the properties present in it, it helps in keeping the blood sugar level under control.
jaggery chutney
To prepare it we need
Coarsely ground jaggery 1 bowl
dry ginger 1 teaspoon
Nigella seeds 1/4 teaspoon
cumin 1/2 teaspoon
Fennel 1/2 teaspoon
Roasted cumin powder 1/4 tsp
Kashmiri red chilli 1 teaspoon
Mango powder 1/4 teaspoon
Tamarind Alternative
black salt as per taste
Steps to prepare jaggery chutney
- First of all, put 1 spoon oil in the pan and heat it. Now add one-fourth spoon of nigella seeds, equal amount of cumin and half spoon of fennel.
- After frying on low flame, add one glass of water to it. Cook it till it boils and keep it on low flame.
- Now grind the jaggery coarsely and put it in the pan. Stir it well so that it does not stick to the pan.
- Add Kashmiri red chilli, roasted cumin, black salt, mango powder and two spoons of dry ginger and stir. To enhance its taste, add 2 spoons of tamarind pulp and stir.
- This increases both the taste and thickness of the chutney.