Showing posts with label Sukadi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sukadi. Show all posts

Friday, December 26, 2008

Sukadi : The Nutritious Food you never forget! (18th Serv)

Friends, just take a look at this recipe. Wheat is sweet and cooling and pacifies vata and pitta doshas. It strengthens all seven dhatus i.e. body tissues. Roasted wheat flour is especially effective for strengthening the bones and joints. Jaggery adds to the above qualities of wheat. The ghee provides lubrication in the body and nourishes all dhatus. Nutmeg pacifies kapha; hence this dish is well balanced for all constitutions.

Sukadi is quick and easy to prepare. It is very nourishing and light to digest. So, it is recommended for all, especially for growing kids, and you can have it in all seasons.

How to do it? (Preparation and cooking time – approximately 45 minutes):

Ingredients:

1. Wheat flour – 200 gms
2. Jaggery – 200 gms., crushed well, or grated.
3. Ghee – 200 gms
4. Nutmeg powder – 1 gm
5. Acacia gum powder – 10 gms.

Method:

1. Heat the ghee in a thick bottomed pan or pot; add wheat flour and roast, string continuously. Take care not to burn the flour, till it gives a nice aroma.

2. Add the gum powder and stir. When all the gum is puffed. (about 2 minutes), add nutmeg powder and remove the pot from the gas.

3. Add the grated Jaggery and mix well.

4. Pour the mixture onto a greased plate or tray and spread evenly. Cut into pieces of about 2.5 x 2.5 cm in size.

5. After the Sukadi has cooled down completely, take out and store in an air tight container.

Cooking Tip:

Almonds, cashew nuts and pistachio pieces can be added according to the taste. It is good to use ghee prepared according to the traditional method.

Top 3 Questions and Answers on Special Tips to make delicious "Sukadi Recipe: The Nutritious Food you never forget" 

1. What are some special tips for making delicious Sukadi, a nutritious and unforgettable food?
Answer: To enhance the flavor, roast the gram flour (besan) on low heat until it turns aromatic and golden brown before making Sukadi.

2. How can I ensure my Sukadi is not too hard or too soft?
Answer: Achieve the perfect texture by adding jaggery syrup slowly and stirring continuously until the mixture reaches a crumbly consistency, allowing it to cool and set properly.

3. Are there any creative variations to elevate the Sukadi recipe?
Answer: Experiment with different nuts and seeds like chopped almonds or flaxseeds for added crunch and nutrition in your Sukadi.

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