Content
- 1 The benefits and harms of pumpkin urbech
- 2 How to make pumpkin urbech
- 3 How to cook urbech from pumpkin with olive oil
- 4 Urbech from pumpkin seeds: recipe with honey
- 5 Classic urbech recipe
- 6 Dessert version of Urbech
- 7 How to take urbech from pumpkin seeds
- 8 Restrictions and contraindications for use
- 9 How to store pumpkin urbech
- 10 Conclusion
Urbech is a Dagestan dish, essentially it is ground seeds or nuts with the addition of various ingredients. The natural product is used by highlanders as an energy drink, dessert or seasoning for meat dishes. Urbech made from pumpkin seeds is the most common type of paste. The raw materials are not expensive, pumpkin grows almost throughout Russia, and preparation is not labor-intensive.
The benefits and harms of pumpkin urbech
Urbech paste from pumpkin seeds can be prepared without heat treatment of the ingredients, so all trace elements and amino acids are retained in the product. The chemical composition of pumpkin seeds includes:
- vitamins: B1, B5, E, PP, B9;
- choline;
- potassium;
- magnesium;
- silicon;
- phosphorus;
- iron;
- zinc;
- manganese.
Benefits of consuming urbech from pumpkin seeds:
- Vitamins provide the body with energy, participate in carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism, and the synthesis of amino acids. They synthesize hemoglobin hormones, improve the absorption function of the intestine, and stimulate the adrenal glands.
- Choline is part of lecithin, the main substance in phospholipid metabolism in the liver. Urbech has a strong hepatoprotective effect.
- Zinc and phosphorus improve the walls of blood vessels and participate in the functioning of the brain. They prevent the formation of adenoma or prostatitis, this is especially true for men with sedentary activities. Zinc is involved in the production of estrogens and testosterone - male hormones.
- Urbech made from pumpkin seeds helps improve the immune system; its use during infectious outbreaks of influenza and ARVI will protect the body from pathogens.
- Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids moisturize and rejuvenate the skin, together with the vitamin composition, normalize hormonal levels, get rid of acne, and improve hair condition.
- Amino acids stimulate brain activity.
- Proteins help strengthen bone tissue.
- Urbech made from pumpkin seeds has a powerful anthelmintic effect against: pinworms, tapeworms, tapeworms.
- Urbech is taken as a choleretic and diuretic; it prevents the development of stones in the gall and bladder.
In general, the product improves metabolism, accelerates tissue regeneration in peptic ulcers, and is an anti-inflammatory agent. Stimulates the digestive system. The benefits of urbech made from pumpkin seeds are undeniable; excessive consumption of the product can cause harm to people with diabetes. The paste contains sugar. Possible delay in defecation; not recommended for people with dysbacteriosis.
How to make pumpkin urbech
Urbech can be purchased at a retail chain or you can try making it yourself at home. Making paste from pumpkin seeds is not an easy process, but it is quite possible. The seeds, unlike sesame, are more oily and soft.To prepare the product, you will need a melanger (mill) with stone millstones; it can be manual or electric. A coffee grinder will not work; a blender is also not used. This equipment will grind the raw material into flour, but will not press it into a paste.
Preparation of material:
- The pumpkin is cut into two parts.
- The seeds are removed and separated from the pulp fragments.
- Wash, lay out in the sun or a warm place indoors.
- After drying, separate the seeds from the husk; you can take a variety of gymnospermous pumpkin. A green film is left; it contains cucurbitin, a potent anti-helminth substance.
- The raw materials are dried so that the moisture completely evaporates.
If the goal is a dessert rather than a medicinal remedy, the pumpkin seed can be roasted.
Then they grind it in small portions in a mill; at the end, according to reviews, the raw material for Urbech from pumpkin seeds should be a homogeneous mass of greenish color. This is the main ingredient, the rest of the additives are according to the recipe.
How to cook urbech from pumpkin with olive oil
For the recipe you will need:
- pumpkin seeds – 400 g;
- olive oil – 80 g;
- salt and sugar - to taste.
The number of components can be increased or decreased by maintaining the ratio. If there is no melanger, you can use a blender for this recipe; oil will give the product an oily base and viscosity. Sequencing:
- Pre-dried seeds are poured into a blender container.
- Grind until smooth, about 5-8 minutes.
- Pour in the oil and mix at maximum speed.
- Add powdered sugar, it can be obtained using a coffee grinder, and salt.Mix again.
The finished paste is packaged in small containers, hermetically sealed, and placed in the refrigerator.
Urbech from pumpkin seeds: recipe with honey
For the recipe you will need:
- seeds – 300 g;
- honey - 1 tbsp. l.
Urbech can be made from raw materials ground in a mill:
- Place it in a blender container, add honey and mix well.
- If there is no melanger, the seeds are dried and ground into flour in a blender.
- At the end of the process add 2 tbsp. l. water or olive oil, then honey.
This traditional medicine is used to get rid of worms. If the goal is to get pasta as a dessert, the ratio of pumpkin raw materials and honey will be 5/1. Urbech made from pumpkin with honey is useful in the treatment of a number of pathologies; possible harm lies in the high calorie content of the dish. The bee product is also a strong allergen and is contraindicated for people with an allergic reaction to the ingredient.
Classic urbech recipe
In recipes of Dagestan cuisine, urbech consists of several components:
- pumpkin seeds – 400 g;
- sunflower or olive oil – 6 tbsp. l.;
- nutmeg – 1 tsp;
- lemon juice – 2 tbsp. l.;
- sea salt – 1 tsp;
- garlic – 1 clove;
- dill, cilantro, parsley (optional) - 3 sprigs.
You can add red or black ground pepper to your urbech made from pumpkin seeds to taste. This urbech is used as a seasoning for meat dishes. Preparation:
- The seeds are passed through a mill.
- The garlic is pounded in a mortar until smooth.
- Nutmeg, if not crushed, is then ground together with the pumpkin.
- The main raw materials are placed in a container, oil is added, and mixed with a wooden spoon.
- Add lemon juice and garlic.
- Chop the greens and add them to the mixture.
At the end of the process, add salt, taste it, add pepper if desired, stir, pack, and put in a cold place.
Dessert version of Urbech
This recipe is considered a holiday among the Dagestanis and is rarely used. The dish belongs to desserts and is an integral part at children's parties and weddings. Urbech is prepared only by hand using stone millstones. All components are taken in the same quantity, honey is added to taste.
Compound:
- pumpkin seeds;
- poppy;
- peach or apricot pits;
- nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios, peanuts);
- honey;
- white or black sesame;
- butter.
Urbech from seeds is obtained with a uniform consistency, thick, and chocolate color.
How to take urbech from pumpkin seeds
Eating urbech made from pumpkin seeds in large quantities is not recommended; pure paste without additional ingredients contains about 600 kcal, fat content - 50%. This is quite a high-calorie product. The chemical composition of urbech from seeds contains a diverse set of minerals, vitamins, microelements; if consumed in large quantities, the effect can be exactly the opposite. Excess urbech provokes hypervitaminosis, stool retention, and excessive calcium deposition in bone tissue.
For an adult, 1 tbsp is enough. l., for children – 1 tsp. Consumed during breakfast, the morning intake of urbech will provide energy for the whole day and there will be enough time for the body to use calories. Taking it at night can add extra pounds to your weight over a certain period of time. Depending on the composition, urbech is consumed with toast during breakfast, added to vegetable salads or porridge.
In order to prevent prostate adenoma or prostatitis, it is recommended that men over 40 years old eat 1-2 tbsp. l. in a day. Urbech is relevant for teenagers during puberty; the paste will help normalize hormonal levels - no more than 1 tbsp on an empty stomach. l. The product is recommended for women during menopause and pregnant women, dose – no more than 1 tbsp. l.
How to take pumpkin urbech for worms
In folk medicine, in the fight against helminths, urbech from pumpkin seeds is used in its pure form with the addition of olive oil or honey. Before therapy, it is recommended to cleanse the intestines for 4 days with enemas, perhaps with chamomile infusion or just boiled water.
Treatment:
- On an empty stomach 1 tbsp. l. without additional products (toast, salad).
- Urbech is gradually dissolved and should not be taken with water.
- After 3 hours, castor oil is taken, the dose is according to the instructions for the drug.
- After castor oil, take 1 tsp. lemon juice.
Do not drink water for 3 hours. During this time, cucurbitin paralyzes parasites, and castor oil will help remove them from the body. Urbech made from pumpkin seeds is taken for treatment for 5 days.
Restrictions and contraindications for use
The natural product is made from plant components. When consumed in recommended dosages, urbech made from pumpkin seeds will only bring benefits; the harm lies in taking the paste in unlimited quantities due to the high concentration of fats and calories.
Contraindications for use:
- diabetes mellitus - if the dish contains honey or sugar;
- obesity – overweight people lead a sedentary lifestyle, calories are not consumed in sufficient quantities;
- joint diseases (arthritis, epicondylitis) – there is a risk of salt deposits, which will worsen the condition;
- allergy to product components;
- children under 3 years old;
- dysbiosis.
How to store pumpkin urbech
Urbech purchased in a retail chain is stored for 1 year if the seal is not broken. After the first use, it is recommended to store the paste in the refrigerator. Prepared urbech yourself can be stored for no more than 2 months in the refrigerator. To extend the period, the paste is packaged in sterilized jars.
Urbech does not undergo heat treatment, so its shelf life is short. If the cooking technology is followed, a film of oily substances appears on the surface of the finished product; it is a natural barrier to the penetration of bacteria that cause fermentation.
Conclusion
Urbech made from pumpkin seeds is the simplest product of Dagestan cuisine. The raw materials are available; you can buy vegetables in the store or grow them yourself. The seeds are soft and easy to process. The chemical composition contains a high concentration of vitamins and microelements involved in almost all body functions.
