Healthy recipe for diabetics: Cluster beans subzi

Here is a recipe with cluster beans (gavarfali) which is good for diabetics. Cluster beans have the highest fibre content among all vegetables which in turn prevents a rapid rise in blood sugar levels

By: Admin | | Updated: May 21, 2014 11:03 am

Here is a recipe with cluster beans (gavarfali) which is good for diabetics. Cluster beans have the highest fibre content among all vegetables which in turn prevents a rapid rise in blood sugar levels after a meal. The benefits of fibre-rich cluster beans are enhanced by the flavour-imparting garlic, which also keeps a check on blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Also Read - Struggling with diabetes? 3 best drinks you can have to prevent spike in blood sugar

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Also Read - Top 10 diabetes home remedies that tame your blood sugar levels

Cooking Time: 15 mins

Serves 4

Ingredients

Cluster beans (gavarfali) cut into 25 mm. (1″) pieces 2 cups

Soda bi-carb (optional) a pinch

Cumin seeds (jeera) 1/2 tsp

Ginger-green chilli paste 2 tsp

Garlic (lehsun), crushed 4 cloves

Onions, chopped 1/2 cup

Turmeric powder (haldi) 1/4 tsp

Coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder 2 tsp

Chilli powder 1/2 tsp

Oil 2 tsp

Salt to taste

Method

Heat the oil in a pressure cooker and add the cumin seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the ginger-green chilli paste and garlic and saut for a few seconds.
Add the onions and saut till they turn translucent.
Add the cluster beans and 3 to 4 tablespoon of water and pressure cook for 1 whistle. Cool completely.
Open the lid of the pressure cooker and add the turmeric powder, coriander-cumin seed powder, chilli powder and salt and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or till all the water evaporates.
Serve hot.

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	Folic acid	Sodium	Carbohydrates	Fat	Fibre	Protein
39 cal.	73.0 mcg.	0.7 mg.	7.2 gm.	2.7 gm.	1.7 gm.	1.8 gm.

Source: www.tarladalal.com

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Published : November 12, 2012 1:06 pm | Updated:May 21, 2014 11:03 am

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