5 Khichdi Recipes That Can Help Manage Blood Sugar Levels

Diabetes is one of the most common lifestyle diseases in the world, which affects the body’s ability to process blood sugar, also known as blood glucose. High blood sugar is the defining symptom of this condition, which can only be controlled by making specific diet and lifestyle modifications. If these modifications are not done correctly, this disease can result in many serious conditions including obesity and even stroke. If you have this condition or know someone who does, you may want to look into some specific strategies that may help you control your blood sugar levels. And perhaps a balanced diet would be something every quest would have in common. Certain dietary changes and lifestyle changes have always been recommended by experts as the two most important components of diabetes management.

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According to Dr. Jyoti Bhatt, Senior Dietitian, Jaslok Hospital & Research Center, “The key is to eat foods high in fiber, protein and healthy fats. These nutrients will aid in the regulation of your blood sugar levels.” Having said that, here we bring you some khichdi recipes that can help you manage your blood sugar levels. So, what are you waiting for Let’s start with the recipes.

Here are 5 nutritious khichdi recipes to include in your diabetes diet; just take a look

1. Spinach Dal Khichdi

Let us start the list with one of our favorite khichdi recipes. This dish requires rice, lentils and fresh palak (spinach) cooked in a variety of flavourful spices to make delicious khichdi. Without sacrificing taste, this khichdi recipe is packed with nutrients. It is nutritious and makes an excellent lunch or dinner dish. Click here for the Palak Dal Khichdi recipe.

2. Oats Khichdi

Oats, the main ingredient of this recipe, have high water and fiber content which can help in controlling blood sugar levels. This Oats Khichdi is a wholesome meal that will keep you full for longer. Since it will keep you full for longer, it can also be a good option to include in a weight loss diet. Click here for the Oats Khichdi recipe.

3. Bikaneri Wheat Dal Khichdi

In Bikaneri Wheat Dal Khichdi, moong dal is cooked in a pressure cooker along with wheat grains instead of rice grains. This is followed by a tempering of a mild spice mixture. For the Bikaneri Wheat Dal Khichdi recipe, click here.

4. Moong and Peas Porridge

The high protein content of moong dal keeps the blood sugar levels under control and makes us feel full for several hours. On the other hand, green peas are a low-calorie, high-protein, high-fiber and potassium-rich vegetable that makes a great addition to your diet. Given how versatile moong dal and green peas are, there are many ways to incorporate them into your diet, but this delicious, quick and easy khichdi seems to be the easiest, Click here for the Moong and Matar Khichdi recipe.

5. Fenugreek-Moong Dal Khichdi

Fenugreek can be included in a diabetes diet in a number of ways. This Methi-Moong Dal Khichdi is a good option. Moong dal, a high protein, low calorie food, is also beneficial for diabetics. moreover, we use healthy brown rice instead of white rice to make this khichdi. For the Methi-Moong Dal Khichdi recipe, click here.

Now that you are familiar with all these khichdi recipes, try them at home and do let us know which khichdi recipe you liked best.