Good source of magnesium, a mineral that can help regulate blood sugar.
Rich in fibers and phytochemical compounds, they have beneficial effects on improving blood sugar levels in diabetes patients.
Increases plasma lycopene levels in diabetes patients and increases the resistance of isolated LDL cholesterol to oxidation.
1 bunch Palak washed and chopped, 1 Tomato chopped, 2 tbsp Methi sprouts, 1/3 cup Black Millet (Bajra) soaked or Bajra Daliya, 3 tbsp Split Green Gram skinless (dhuli moong dal), 2 tbsp Rice, Salt to taste, 1 tsp Oil, 1 tsp Cumin Seed, 1/2 tsp Asafoetida (Hing).
Grind the Bajra coarsely in a mixer, if you are using Bajra Daliya use it directly. Roast it on slow flame for 5-7 mins.
Combine the Bajra Daliya with moong dal and rice, add salt and two and a half cups of water in a pressure cooker and cook under pressure for three to four whistles. Heat oil in a pan.
Add Cumin Seeds, Asafoetida (Hing), chopped Palak, Tomato and cook for 5 – 7 mins. Pour it over the cooked Bajra Khichdi, add Methi sprouts and mix well. Serve hot with kadhi.
230kcal Calories • 9gm Protein • 47gm Carbohydrate • 7gm Fat • 6gm Fibre • 67mg Sodium • 0gm Sugar
