Dalia is considered more nutritious than bread because it is made from whole grains, retaining its fiber and nutrients; therefore, doctors recommend consuming it when ill. However, store-bought packaged dalia may be old and contain impurities. In such cases, you can prepare fresh, pure, and grainy wheat dalia yourself.
Preparing this product is very simple: it can be done in minutes using a blender or a small home mill without any difficulty. Homemade dalia is rich in fiber and protein, which helps control weight and strengthens the digestive system. Below is a simple way to prepare fresh wheat dalia.
For preparation, you will need: 2 cups of whole wheat (well cleaned and dried), a sieve, and a bowl for blending.
First, you need to clean and dry the wheat: carefully select the grains, removing pebbles and stones. Then wash the wheat with clean water and completely dry it in bright sunlight so that no moisture remains.
(Optional step) Light roasting: If you plan to store the dalia for a long time, you can lightly roast the clean wheat in a pan over low heat for 2-3 minutes. This will prevent insects from appearing in the dalia and give it a pleasant aroma.
Grinding in a home mill: If you have a small home mill, you can simply load the wheat into it and grind it coarsely.
Grinding in a blender: If you are using a food processor, place the wheat in the blender bowl. Instead of continuous operation, pulse the blender for only 2-3 seconds, then turn it off. Repeat this procedure 2-3 times so that the grains crack but do not turn into flour.
After grinding, the mixture must be sifted through a sieve with large holes. The flour or fine powder obtained during sifting should be separated (it can be used in flatbread dough).
Next, place the remaining coarse dalia on a plate and gently shake it to remove the outer layer (bran). The finished, pure, fresh, and grainy homemade dalia is ready. It can be stored in a clean, airtight glass or plastic jar for several months.
