Is millets good for diabetes? yes Of course, eating millets are extremely beneficial for managing diabetes. Millet Dosa is a very healthy breakfast, not only for diabetes, but also millets for weight loss.
It is tasty, crispy dosa without rice & tastes similar to regular dosa, but with the goodness of millet rather than rice. Basically millets are gluten free grain, which are the good source of protein, vitamins, fiber and other essential nutrients like iron, calcium etc.
Millet is a good choice for diabetes which regulates the blood sugar level due to its high fiber content. The high fiber content of millet is responsible for slowing down the release of sugar in the blood stream
Additionally it slows down digestion process, which results in the distribution of sugar at a more even pace. It is a best way to incorporate millets in our diet to get a balanced health. In fact millets are more tasty grains, we can do several healthy & tasty dishes from millets just by replacing with polished white rice.
Furthermore the making of millet dosa is similar to the regular rice dosa. And mainly millet dosa tastes just like the regular rice dosa. moreover millet dosa are supposed to be more filling & feels lighter on the stomach, than the rice based dosas.
Here the fermentation of the dosa batter is the important thing. If dosa batter is fermented properly, then you get tasty, crisp dosa. So always keep the dosa batter in a warm place. It needs 8 to 10 hrs. to ferment properly. But in cold season it is quiet difficult to ferment the batter. At that time, keep the dosa batter in the oven overnight or place the batter over a pot containing hot water.
Is millets good for Diabetes?
According to the latest study undertaken for diabetes, found that replacing rice based dosas with ones made of millets can significantly bring down sugar levels for those who suffering from type- 2 diabetes. Also it is a great alternative for people who have coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity. Additionally millets are highly nutritious grain for the optimum health & helps in weight loss.
Moreover you could use any type of millet to make dosa. Here I have used Proso millet (Baragu in Kannada, Varigulu in Telugu, panivaragu in Tamil). You can make dosa from one millet or can also mix 2 or more millet & then make dosa. Proso millet contains high lecithin which supports the neural health system. It is rich in niacin, B- complex vitamins and folic acid. Proso millets helps to prevent pellagra – a type of skin disease caused due to niacin deficiency.
Proso Millet Benefits
- Reduced risk of Diabetes: Regular consumption of the millet can reduces the risk of type-2 diabetes. Because of the high content of magnesium in millet, it balances the glucose level & regulates insulin in the body.
- A great alternative for people with coeliac disease: Coeliac disease is a condition caused with people who are allergic to gluten. Proso millet is completely free from gluten & they can consume safely
- Beneficial in preventing cardio vascular disease : Intake of millet can decreases the risk of heart diseases. Millets reduces the concentration of C-Reactive Proteins which helps in reducing the risk of heart related disease.
- Helps to lower the cholesterol: Millets contains a Phyto chemicals like phytic acid which is responsible to reduce the cholesterol level. Proso millet helps to increase the HDL in the body & keeps cholesterol under control
- Highly beneficial for nervous system: Because of the high amount of lecithin in proso millet, helps to strengthen the nervous system
- Slows the Aging process : A healthy serving of proso millets can help to delay the aging process, As it contains anti-oxidants which remove the free radicals from your body
- Beneficial in preventing pellagra : Pellagra is a type of skin disease caused by the deficiency of niacin. Proso millet is high in niacin & there by prevent pellagra
- Good for strengthening bones: It contains high amount of calcium which is essential for bone health
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Here is a healthy proso millet dosa with step by step photos & a detailed video.
Recipe Video:
Millet Dosa | Proso Millet Dosa | Is Millets Good for Diabetes
Ingredients
- ½ cup Urad dal soak for 3 to 4 hrs
- 1 cup Proso millet/ Baragu/ Varigalu/Panivaragu
- ¼ tsp Fenugreek Seed
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp oil
Instructions
- Firstly, soak urad dal & proso millet with Fenugreek Seeds in a sepearte bowl for 3 to 4 hours
- Then drain off the water from urad dal & millet
- Next take a blender jar and add urad dal first
- Blend this to a smooth paste and transfer the blended urad dal mixture to a vessel
- Further to the same blender add soaked millet & again blend this to a fine texture
- Similarly pour the blended millet batter to the same vessel
- Mix well both the blended batter and cover it. Now the millet dosa batter is ready
- Ferment this dosa batter for 8 to 10 hours
- When the dosa batter is fermented properly, add salt and give a good mix
- Take a ladleful of dosa batter and spread it evenly on hot tawa
- Apply a little oil over dosa and cover the lid
- Cook well for 2 mins until dosa become crisp
- Next take out to a plate and serve with chutney
- Now the gluten free & healthy millet dosa is ready!
Instructions
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Firstly, soak urad dal & proso millet with Fenugreek Seeds in a sepearte bowl for 3 to 4 hours
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Then drain off the water from urad dal & millet
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Next take a blender jar and add urad dal first
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Blend this to a smooth paste and transfer the blended urad dal mixture to a vessel
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Further to the same blender add soaked millet & again blend this to a fine texture
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Similarly pour the blended millet batter to the same vessel
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Mix well both the blended batter and cover it. Now the millet dosa batter is ready
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Ferment this dosa batter for 8 to 10 hours
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When the dosa batter is fermented properly, add salt and give a good mix
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Take a ladleful of dosa batter and spread it evenly on hot tawa
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Apply a little oil over dosa and cover the lid
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Cook well for 2 mins until dosa become crisp
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Next take out to a plate and serve with chutney
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Now the gluten free & healthy millet dosa is ready!
