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How to Use Bamboo Rice in the Kitchen
Bamboo rice is a variety of grass grains that is rich in fibre and low in carbohydrates compared to regular rice.
It serves as a healthier alternative to wheat and traditional rice, especially for individuals with diabetes or obesity.
Packed with essential vitamins and minerals, it is beneficial for people of all age groups.
With its mildly sweet flavour and fibrous texture, bamboo rice adds a unique twist to a variety of dishes.
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Recipes:
Steamed Bamboo Rice Idli with Colocasia Wrap:
| Ingredients: |
| Bamboo rice (soaked) |
1 cup |
| Black gram lentils |
½ cup |
| Colocasia leaves |
as needed (for wrapping) |
| Salt |
as per taste |
| Lemon juice |
1 t.spoon |
| Carrot |
1 (grated) |
| Recipe: |
| Soak bamboo rice and black gram lentils together for 7-8 hours. |
| Grind them into a coarse paste using a little water to achieve a dripping consistency. |
| Allow the batter to ferment for 3-4 hours. |
| Grease an idli steamer plate and line it with colocasia leaves. |
| Pour the fermented batter over the leaves and steam for 5-6 minutes, or until the idlis are fully cooked. |
| Serve hot along with the colocasia leaves, drizzled with ghee or paired with green chutney. |
| This idli is a nutritious and creative tiffin option, gentle on the stomach and appealing to children as well. |
Bamboo Rice Sweet Crumble:
| Ingredients: |
| Bamboo rice |
1 cup |
| Rock sugar powder |
1 cup |
| Cardamom powder |
1 t.spoon |
| Mixed dry fruit powder |
¼ cup |
| Rose syrup |
1-2 t.spoon |
| Ghee |
¾ cup |
| Recipe: |
| Dry roast bamboo rice in a heavy-bottomed pan for 3-4 minutes until aromatic. |
| Allow it to cool completely, then grind it into a fine powder using a mixer grinder. |
| In a large mixing bowl, combine the bamboo rice powder with rock sugar powder, cardamom powder, dry fruit powder, rose syrup, and ghee. |
| Mix thoroughly using your hands for 10-15 minutes until the mixture holds together. |
| Press the mixture tightly into small bowls or moulds to shape. |
| This sweet crumble is rich in fibre and minerals and is ideal for children and adults. It also helps relieve constipation, making it especially beneficial for the elderly. |
Diabetic-Friendly Bamboo Rice Upma:
| Ingredients: |
| Bamboo rice |
1 cup |
| Amaranthus leaves |
¼ cup |
| Curry leaves |
¼ cup |
Mixed vegetables:
(carrot, cauliflower, beans, cabbage, peas - chopped and boiled) |
1 cup |
| Turmeric powder |
½ t.spoon |
| Green chillies (chopped) |
2 t.spoon |
| Salt |
as per taste |
| Oil |
2 t.spoon |
| Lime juice or kokum paste |
1 t.spoon |
| Recipe: |
| Pressure cook the bamboo rice with adequate water for 4-5 whistles until fully cooked. |
| Heat oil in a frying pan. Add curry leaves and green chillies, and saute briefly. |
| Add the boiled mixed vegetables and salt. Cook for 2 minutes. |
| Stir in turmeric powder and chopped amaranthus leaves. |
| Add the cooked bamboo rice to the pan and mix well with all ingredients. |
| Cook for another 2-3 minutes. Finish with lime juice or kokum paste for a tangy twist. |
| Serve hot. |
| This wholesome one-pot meal supports low appetite, suits those craving mildly spicy food, and is especially beneficial for adults. |
| It's ideal for a low-calorie diet, helps manage diabetes, and may aid in reducing bad cholesterol. |
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