Chana Dal Pancakes-Diabetic Recipe

Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Not only does it give you energy to start a new day, but is linked to many health benefits, including and improved performance.

Chana Dal Pancakes:

Chana dal is a beneficial ingredient for diabetic. It helps the blood sugar levels to rise slowly, has a low glycemic index and utilises the sugar in the body effectively maintaining the body’s sugar levels.

Ingredients:

½ cup chana dal, soaked and drained
½ cup fenugreek leaves, chopped
½ cup spinach, chopped
½ cup carrot grated
1 tsp coconut, grated
2 tsp carrot, grated
1 tsp coriander leaves, chopped
Pinch of mustard and cumin seeds, respectively
½ tsp ginger, shredded
1 tbsp lemon juice

Method:

1. Grind the soaked chana dal into a coarse paste adding a little water if required.
2. Add the fenugreek leaves, spinach, carrot, curry leaves, ginger, green chillies and salt and mix well.
3. Just before serving, add the curds and fruit salt and mix well.
4. Divide the batter into 4 equal portions, spread one portion of the batter on a non-stick pan and make a pancake of approx. 125 mm. (5″) diameter
5. Cook on a slow flame till both sides are golden brown, drizzling a little oil if required.
6. Repeat with the remaining batter to make 3 more pancakes.
7. Serve hot.

Recipe courtesy: Indianhealthrecipes.com