Premium Wheat Dalia (Broken Wheat / Bulgur)

The broken wheat or dalia is less glutinous, relatively less hypo-allergenic and more fibrous than the commonly available wheat flour. Packed with fiber, proteins, vitamins and minerals, this is grown completely nature-friendly.

Our Wheat Dalia comes from farms in UP and is of a superior wheat variety named Kathiya, which is a reddish (high bran) ancient variety. Hence it is slightly at a premium when compared with other available brands, but so is the quality.

Health Benefits:

High fiber content aids in a robust digestive system. Helps in alleviating constipation, improves immunity and reduces cholesterol

Process

Wheat is hand-picked / cleaned and milled in machine followed by roasting of cracked wheat grains in a natural environment. This particular kind of wheat is more exo-friendly, wherein it consumes less water while growing when compared with other varieties.

Culinary Use:

• It is often used to make soups and to stuff vegetables. 

• Many people use it as a staple, serving vegetables or meats alongside it. 

• It can also be used in grain pulaos, multi-grain breads and pancakes.

• In Middle Eastern cuisine, Tabbouleh salad made of broken wheat is very famous

• In India, several kheers and sweet dishes like lapsi are prepared using broken wheat.

• In south India, broken wheat kheer prepared along with coconut milk and jaggery is a festive delicacy. 

• Broken wheat upma is yet another popular breakfast or snack item in India. The savoury preparation is similar to rawa upma with vegetables.

• It may be prepared as a soft-cooked bhaath, along with lentils, veggies, peanuts and tamarind pulp or lemon juice for tang. 

How to store:

• Broken wheat should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry and dark place.