- Coriander/Cilantro        :    2 1/2 cups finely chopped

- Green chillies                :    1 finely chopped (add more if you like it hot)

- Garlic                             :    1 clove grated finely

- Chickpea flour (Besan) :   1 cup

- Salt                                 :   to taste

Step 1

Mix all the ingredients together add a little water to make a thick batter. Pour this batter in a flat plate and steam it in a pressure cooker for 15 to 20 mins (remember to add enough water in the pressure cooker and remove the whistle).

Step 2

Insert a knife in the middle if it comes out clean then the batter is cooked otherwise steam for a couple of more minutes.

Step 3

Allow it to cool the cut into squares. If you want a crisper version, bake on a parchment covered baking tray at 350F/ 180C for 10 mins.

Cilantro nourishes and detoxifies the brain. It also helps to detox the liver and rid body of heavy metal toxins. It has antibacterial properties that help to flush out bacteria and avoid infections.

Cilantro also  helps to rid body of intestinal parasites. This is a good way to include cilantro in your diet in good quantities as it offers immense benefits.

You should include cilantro in your diet if you are experiencing memory loss, brain fog, muscle cramps, back pain, neck pain, headaches, constipation, joint pain, sleep disturbances, hot flashes.Chickpea flour is a great source of plant based protein and rich in minerals too. Combined with cilantro, this is a great high protein savory snack for cold evenings with a nice hot cup of a herbal tea.

Tina is an Entrepreneur and runs two businesses- an Agro resort in Mulshi and a soft skills consultancy- TTI. She came to iThrive for her weight and IBS issues, you can read more about her story here.