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  • Moong Dal Idli

    Moong Dal Idli

    Moong Dal Idli is another version of idli, it has no rice and is ideal for people with diabetes. It makes use of two different lentils, thus it is protein rich also.

    Earlier, I have mentioned various kinds of idli. Among them ragi idli were of two different kinds, one was the instant version and the other fermented one. Both can be used as diabetic-friendly recipes. The instant rawa idli is equally good .

    Today’s post is about Diabetic friendly food

    What kind of vegetarian foods are diabetic friendly ?

    The best food for people with diabetes are high protein with low sugar options. It can be all healthy foods from various sources such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, proteins and dairy.
    Fruits include apple, jamun, berries, grapes, cherries and plums.
    Vegetables ideal are green leaves, french beans, okra and cabbage.
    Whole grains include whole wheat, brown rice, barley, quinoa, oats, jowar, finger millet.
    Foods rich in protein are beans, lentils, and soya products like tofu.
    Dairy products are low fat milk, yoghurt and cheese.

    Why suddenly an idli made of moong dal ?

    Just as daily cooking needs a change, we can make different variety of dishes. Moreover, it is diabetic friendly.

    It is a task to plan a healthy and varied kind of breakfast everyday for the family. Moong Dal Idli may be included in your menu.

    Husked moong dal and urad dal are the main ingredients. A little bit of fenugreek seeds is added along with the lentils. The other ingredients needed are salt and water. 


    1. It is nutrient rich as it has the goodness of two kinds of lentils.
    2. It is diabetic friendly.
    3. It can be used by all.
    4. It is ideal when you are bored of the usual breakfast.

    What can I pair with moong dal idli ?

    You c an serve it with chutney or sambar. You can also add a little ghee and podi to it.

     

    Other Diabetic Friendly recipes by co-bloggers are : Oats Upma by vasusvegkitchen.blogspot.com by Aruna Saras Chandra and One Pot Quinoa Meal by Preethi Prasad. 

    Moong Dal Idli

    5 from 8 votes
    ½ cup moong dal ½ cup urad dal ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seed Salt to taste Water for soaking and grinding
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    Ingredients Method Notes

    Ingredients
      

    • Wash and soak urad dal and moong dal for four hours along with fenugreek seeds.
    • Grind them to a fine batter with a cup of water.
    • Remove in a wide bowl and keep it aside in a cool dark place to ferment.
    • Next day add salt to it and mix.
    • Take the idli mould and pour batter in them .
    • Steam them for fifteen minutes or until done.
    • Serve with coconut chutney.

    Method
     

    1. Wash and soak urad dal and moong dal for four hours along with fenugreek seeds.
    2. Grind them to a fine batter with a cup of water.
    3. Remove in a wide bowl and keep it aside in a cool, dark place to ferment.
    4. Next day, add salt to it and mix.
    5. Take the idli mould and pour batter in them .
    6. Steam them for fifteen minutes or until done.
    7. Serve with coconut chutney.

    Notes

    Salt may be added initially before setting it to ferment. I usually add it the next day.
    Be careful while adding water. A little more and the consistency is thinner, it is difficult to prepare.
    Some people smear a little oil on the idli mould to avoid stickiness. I wash the molds before pouring and the dampness helps in creating good ones.

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  • Millet Pulao / Foxtail millet Pulao

    Millet Pulao / Foxtail millet Pulao

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    Millet Pulao / Foxtail millet pulao is healthy, filling and tasty. It is ideal to serve for lunch or dinner.

    Foxtail millet is widely used in India and Asian countries. It is known as Navane in Kannada, korralu  or korra in Telugu, Kangni in Hindi, kang in Gujarati and Marathi,  Kaon Dana in Bengali and Kavalai in Tamil.

    It is an annual grass with slim and vertical leaves.The small seeds are covered with a thin, papery hull. It is removed by threshing. This is the highest grown millet in Asia and second widely used.

    Millets are ideal for all those who are conscious about their eating habits, it keeps a check on the weight.  It is diabetic friendly as it helps to regulate blood sugar levels. It is gluten-free. It is also good against heart ailments.

    Since I am using millets regularly, here is a millets pulao recipe that you can make for lunch or dinner. It is vegan and gluten-free.

    millet pulao / foxtail millet pulao
    Foxtail millet pulao is healthy and tasty.

    Children are used to eating the regular food, including millets required me to change it into something spicy for lunch, so I thought of making pulao with it.

    Ingredients:

    measurement used : 1 cup =150 ml

    • 1 cup foxtail millet
    • 1/2 cup mixed vegetable
    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 2 cardamom
    • 3 clove
    • 1/2 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
    • salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
    • 3 cup water

    Method:

    1. Clean, wash and soak the millet for half an hour.
    2. Chop and cut the vegetables.
    3. Take oil in a pan, add cumin, as it splutters, put the spices. Then put onion to it. Saute it for sometime. Add ginger-garlic paste to it and contiue to saute for sometime. The raw smell should go.
    4. Now, add the veggies to it. Mix them together.
    5. After sometime, put the soaked millet to it.
    6. Add water, chilli powder and salt to it. Stir it. Let it cook on a medium flame.
    7. Keep it covered for ten minutes.
    8. Serve with any curry or yoghurt based salad.

    millet pulao / foxtail millet pulao

    Millet Pulao / Foxtail Millet Pulao

    5 from 6 votes
    Millet Pulao is filling, packed with nutrients and tasty.
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    Course: dinner, lunch
    Cuisine: karnataka, South Indian
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup foxtail millet
    • 1/2 cup mixed vegetable
    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 2 cardamom
    • 3 clove
    • 1/2 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
    • salt
    • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
    • 3 cup water

    Method
     

    1. Clean, wash and soak the millet for half an hour.
    2. Chop and cut the vegetables.
    3. Take oil in a pan, add cumin, as it splutters, put the spices. Then put onion to it. Saute it for sometime. Add ginger-garlic paste to it and contiue to saute for sometime. The raw smell should go.
    4. Now, add the veggies to it. Mix them together.
    5. After sometime, put the soaked millet to it.
    6. Add water and salt to it. Stir it. Let it cook on a medium, flame.
    7. Keep it covered for sometime.
    8. Serve with any curry or yoghurt based salad.

    Narmadha makes a foxtail sweet porridge ideal for children.Priya makes a sweet dish with this   Thinal Sarkarai Pongal while Kalyani, makes a spicy version Thinai Khara Pongal.

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    Millet pulao / Foxtail Millet Pulao is filling, packed with nutrients and tasty. It is ideal to serve for lunch or dinner.
    Millet Pulao / Foxtail Millet Pulao

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