Harshit Singh
Diabetes has become a big issue. Each year, more people are diagnosed with this irreversible illness. It causes abrupt blood sugar increases. Diabetes is partly caused by genetics, but food also matters. Diabetics are encouraged to eat lentils instead of packaged and sugary foods. Diabetes sufferers benefit from masoor dal (red lentil), a popular dish.
Diabetes has become a big issue. Each year, more people are diagnosed with this irreversible illness. It causes abrupt blood sugar increases. Diabetes is partly caused by genetics, but food also matters. Diabetics are encouraged to eat lentils instead of packaged and sugary foods. Diabetes sufferers benefit from masoor dal (red lentil), a popular dish.
Masoor Dal for Diabetes Interesting Ways to Eat It
1. Masoor Dal Khichdi
Indians best comfort dish is khichdi. It is light, healthy, and one of the greatest diabetes meals. This khichdi uses masoor dal and is ideal for quick, flavorful meals. Pour ghee over and serve hot.
2. Kerala Parippu Curry
Kerala’s delicious masoor dal recipe follows. Masoor dal is prepared with a delicious coconut paste and served with coconut oil tadka. The smell of this curry will make you want to eat it now. Try this Kerala-special curry instead of normal curries! Complete recipe here.
3. Masoor Dal Dosa
Masoor dal dosa would please dosa lovers. Besides rice and urad dal, this batter contains masoor dal. You can add green chillies for more spiciness. You’ll want to make this dosa again and again for breakfast or dinner.
4. Hyderabadi Khatti Dal
khatti means’sour’, and this Hyderabadi dal is that. This dal tastes unique because of tamarind (imli) water. However, tomatoes make it sour. This flavorful dal pairs great with steaming rice, roti, or Hyderabadi biryani. Click for the full recipe.
5. Bengal-Style Masoor Dal
Finally, this Bengali-style masoor dal is delicious for diabetes. It tastes like nigella (kalonji), haldi, mustard, and chilies. Light and tasty, this dal excellent with rice, aloo seddho, and papad.
