Unani Foods recipe's (nutrition based) for gents

Unani medicine, rooted in the ancient teachings of Hippocrates and Galen and further developed by Arab and Persian scholars, offers a holistic approach to health and wellness. This traditional system emphasizes the balance of the body's humors and the importance of diet and lifestyle in maintaining health. Incorporating Unani principles, the following recipes—Haleem, Khichdi, Shorba, and Roghani Roti—are designed to provide balanced nutrition through natural and wholesome ingredients.

 1. Haleem (Meat and Wheat Porridge)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cracked wheat (dalia)
• 500g meat (chicken, lamb, or beef)
• 1/2 cup lentils (masoor dal)
• 1/2 cup split chickpeas (chana dal)
• 1/4 cup rice
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
• Lemon wedges

Instructions:

1. Soak cracked wheat, lentils, and rice together for a few hours.
2. In a large pot, cook the meat with ginger-garlic paste, salt, ground coriander, ground cumin, and enough water until tender.
3. In another pot, cook the soaked wheat, lentils, and rice until soft.
4. Combine the meat mixture with the wheat mixture and blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
5. Fry the onions until golden brown and add to the mixture along with yogurt and garam masala. Cook for another 30 minutes.
6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander leaves and lemon wedges.

2. Khichdi (Rice and Lentil Porridge)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice
• 1/2 cup yellow split moong dal
• 1 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Wash and soak rice and dal together for 30 minutes.
2. Heat ghee in a pressure cooker, add cumin seeds, turmeric powder, and asafoetida.
3. Add the soaked rice and dal, sauté for a few minutes.
4. Add water (about 4 cups) and salt, and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles.
5. Allow the pressure to release naturally, then open the cooker and stir well.
6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander leaves.

3. Shorba (Unani Soup)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, peas, beans, etc.), chopped
• 1/2 cup lentils (moong dal or masoor dal)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
• 1 tbsp ghee

Instructions:

1. Heat ghee in a pot, add cumin seeds and sauté until they crackle.
2. Add chopped onion and ginger-garlic paste, sauté until golden brown.
3. Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, ground coriander, and salt, cook until tomatoes are soft.
4. Add mixed vegetables and lentils, sauté for a few minutes.
5. Add water (about 4 cups) and bring to a boil. Simmer until vegetables and lentils are cooked and tender.
6. Blend the mixture using an immersion blender until smooth.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander leaves.

4. Roghani Roti (Whole Wheat Flatbread)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Warm water as needed

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, salt, and ghee.
2. Gradually add warm water to the mixture and knead into a soft dough.
3. Cover and let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
4. Divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into a flat disc.
5. Cook on a hot griddle until golden brown on both sides.
6. Serve hot with curries or lentils.

 These Unani-based recipes not only align with traditional principles of holistic health but also offer delicious and nutritious meals. By integrating ingredients that promote balance within the body, these dishes help maintain overall wellness. Embracing such recipes can be a step towards a healthier lifestyle, honoring the time-tested wisdom of Unani medicine.