Somrita Banerjee (Class VII)

Somrita Banerjee (Class VII)

Asian International School

PAPRI CHAT 

ORIGIN OF THE DISH: Papri chat is a famous food of India. It was originated mainly in northern India, probably during the reign of MUGHAL EMPEROR SHAHAJAHAN. 

INGREDIENTS: PAPRI BHUJIA NUTS CHOPPED BOILED POTATOES CHOPPED ONIONS, TOMATOES AND GREEN CHILLIES CORIANDER LEAVES CURD IMLY CHUTNEY SUGAR AND SALT ACCORDING TO TASTE. 

HEALTH BENEFIT OF THE DISH: 

NUTS: Good source of fat, fiber, proteins, vitamins & minerals, help in growth and development. 

BOILED POTATOES: contain good amounts of fiber, nutrients and antioxidants which keep our digestive system healthy and help to maintain normal blood sugar level. ONIONS: Packed with nutrients, high density of vitamins & minerals, low in calories, thus helps to maintain healthy digestive system, prevents chances of heart attack, and also serves as anti cancer agent. 

TOMATO: Contains vitamin B, E, C and K also contain antioxidant lycopene thus helps against heart diseases and cancer. 

GREEN CHILLIES: Rich source of vitamin C, antioxidants and fibers thus helps to prevent skin diseases. 

CURD: This probiotic dairy product helps in digestion, and also helps to keep the bones and teeth strong and improves immunity. Tamarind chutney: contains antioxidants & anti inflammatory agents and protect against heart diseases, cancer and diabetes.