Short answer: yes, makhana is good for diabetes, as long as you’re dry-roasting it and not going overboard with the portion. Low glycaemic index, barely any fat, and enough fibre to slow the whole thing…
Cauliflower rice pulao is, at its heart, an ordinary Indian pulao with the rice quietly taken out of the equation. Grated cauliflower steps in instead, cooked with the same whole spices, onion, ginger-garlic and mixed…
When my mother was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, salad became a bit of a dirty word around our house. To her it meant sad lettuce and being hungry again an hour later. This Indian-style…
My mother used to make this diabetic vegetable soup on the days her lunch had already eaten up most of her carb budget. It’s light — doesn’t sit in your stomach like a brick —…
My mom used to think breakfast was the meal that mattered most for blood sugar. We were wrong. It took her a few months of tracking – and one particularly stubborn fasting reading of 118…
For years I avoided making stuffed capsicum. In India, it is popularly known as Bharwan Shimla Mirch. Every attempt ended the same way — filling, piping hot, and pepper still basically raw underneath. Annoying. Then…
This fresh paneer salad bowl is a protein-rich, low-carb meal that genuinely keeps blood sugar steady without tasting like a compromise. Paneer sits naturally low on the glycaemic index, and pairing it with fibre-rich vegetables…
Little millet is a nutritious, gluten-free grain that has become a popular alternative to rice for health-conscious individuals. Rich in fibre, protein, and essential minerals, it supports digestion, helps with weight management, and stabilises blood…
Indian Breakfast for Diabetics: Delicious Low-GI Breakfasts to Start Your Day! A healthy breakfast is integral to diabetes management, and in a country like India, with breakfast options often high in carbohydrates, this is especially…