Healthy recipe for diabetics: Mung dal idli

Try mung dal idli if you are suffering from diabetes as it is extremely healthy and very low in calories.

Written By: Naini Setalvad | Updated : November 14, 2014 10:52 AM IST

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Fond of the South Indian delicacy idli? Try mung dal idli which is extremely healthy and tastes very well. Mung beans are low in calories which make them a welcome addition to calorie-controlled diets. They are rich in vitamin K and C which strengthens the tissues of the cartilage and skin. They are also diabetic-friendly.

Ingredients

1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram), soaked for 3 hours and drained
3/4 cup blanched and roughly chopped spinach (palak)
3 green chillies, roughly chopped
1 tbsp fresh low-fat curds
salt to taste
1/2 tsp fruit salt
1/4 tsp oil for greasing

For Serving

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Method

Combine the yellow moong dal, spinach and green chillies and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste without using any water.
Transfer the mixture into a bowl, add the curds and salt and mix well.
Just before steaming, add the fruit salt to the batter and pour 2 tsp water over it.
When the bubbles form, mix gently.
Grease the idli moulds using oil, put spoonfuls of the batter into idli moulds and steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the idli are cooked.
Cool slightly, demould and serve immediately with healthy coconut chutney.

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