Chakra Pongal ( Diabetic Recipe)
by Tarla Dalal
29 Apr 2013
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A sweet dish made during most festivals in south india. Made using low-fat milk and sugar substitute… it finds place on an occasional treat menu for people with high blood sugar levels.
Chakra Pongal ( Diabetic Recipe) recipe - How to make Chakra Pongal ( Diabetic Recipe)
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Makes 8 servings
1/4 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
1 tbsp chana dal (split bengal gram)
1 cup raw brown rice (chawal)
1 1/4 cups low-fat milk(99.7% fat-free)
1 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
1/4 tsp nutmeg (jaiphal) powder
a few saffron (kesar) strands , optional
1 tbsp chopped cashewnuts (kaju)
1 tbsp raisins (kismis)
2 tbsp sugar substitute
Method
- Method
- Heat a non-stick pan, add the dals and dry roast on a medium flame till the raw smell disappears, while stirring continuously. Keep aside.
- Clean and wash the rice. Add the dals, milk and 2½ cups of water mix well and pressure cook for 5 whistles or till the rice and dal become soft.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
- Combine ¼ cup of milk and ¼ cup of water in deep non-stick pan and bring to boil.
- Add the cardamom powder, nutmeg powder, saffron, cashewnuts, raisin, cooked rice and dal mixture, mix well and stir it on medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove from the flame, add the sugar substitute and mix well.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 133 cal |
| Protein | 5.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 1.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 84.8 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 17.3 mcg |
| Calcium | 61.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg |
| Magnesium | 52.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 81.4 mg |
| Sodium | 19.9 mg |
| Potassium | 163.1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg |
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