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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n- The zinc in both jaggery and chickpeas is said to improve skin health which helps add glow to the fac.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIt won\u2019t come as a surprise for many that dadi ma and nani ma\u2019s nuskas<\/em> (age-old cures) for health and well-being still work wonders. Remember gur channa? The mix of roasted chickpeas and gur (jaggery) is a powerhouse of protein and carbohydrates that can help one recover from not just pollution<\/strong>-related ailments but can also help boost immunity and prevent tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The zinc in both jaggery and chickpeas is said to improve skin health which helps add glow to the face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some other benefits of the mixture.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
1. Roasted grams are beneficial in treating respiratory diseases. All you need to do is consume roasted chana before sleeping at night and drink a glass of hot milk after it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Consuming gur chana boots the body\u2019s immunity, which in turns helps reduce fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Menstruating women should consume the mix to make up for the loss of blood from the body as jaggery is a rich source of iron and chickpeas are rich in protein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. It is also believed that regular consumption of gur chana helps sharpen memory due to the presence of vitamin B6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Replace sugar with jaggery in your tea for these miraculous health benefits<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Gur chana is the ideal post-workout snack as it helps increase the body\u2019s energy levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n6. Regular consumption of gur chana helps prevent tooth decay as it has high phosphorus content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Potassium in the mixture helps prevent heart attack<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n8. If you experience frequent urination, then the consumption of roasted chickpeas with jaggery is known to be useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Consuming roasted chickpeas regularly is said to build the body\u2019s immunity, keeping diseases at bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHowever, remember that gur chana is not a substitute for healthy meals and should not replace food.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to consume gur chana?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Soak a handful of chickpeas in a glass of water overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take the chickpeas out of water and eat them on an empty stomach with a small piece of jaggery. Make sure to chew on the mixture slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or make Gur Chana Laddus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 cups \u2013 Roasted chickpeas
3\/4 cups \u2013 Grated jaggery<\/p>\n\n\n\nMethod:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
*Dry roast the pre-roasted chickpeas in a non-stick pan or microwave oven and let it cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*Melt jaggery in a non-stick pan on a low flame and let it come to a boil. You will know it\u2019s done once it starts pulling away from the edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*Add roasted chickpeas and mix well for a couple of minutes till the chickpeas develop a coating of the jaggery on all sides. Sprinkle a little water on it so that it sticks together better. But don\u2019t add too much water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*Stir continuously to avoid burning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*If the mixture in the pan becomes hard, reheat again on a low flame. Separate them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*Let it cool and store it in an airtight container.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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