1. Methi Thepla with Flaxseeds – A Delicious Indian Recipe
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Serves: 3 (6 theplas)
Intro:-Made with whole wheat, fenugreek leaves, and flaxseeds, these mildly spiced flatbreads stabilize blood sugar and are perfect for breakfast or lunch.
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup chopped methi leaves
- 1 tbsp flaxseed powder
- Spices: turmeric, ajwain, salt, chili powder
- Oil for cooking
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients, knead soft dough.
Roll into theplas, cook on tawa with minimal oil.
Serve with curd or chutney.
2.Lauki Chana Dal
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Serves: 3
Intro:-Bottle gourd cooked with split Bengal gram. High fiber + low glycemic index = great for managing sugar spikes.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup chana dal (soaked)
1.5 cups bottle gourd (lauki), diced
1 tomato, 1 onion
Spices: turmeric, cumin, chili, salt
Instructions:
- Pressure cook dal and lauki with salt and turmeric.
- Heat oil, sauté cumin, onion, tomato, spices.
- Add to dal and simmer 5 mins. Garnish and serve.
3. Karela Stir-Fry
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Serves: 2
Intro:-Sliced bitter gourd sautéed with onions, spices, and a touch of amchur—bitter but effective for sugar control.
Ingredients:
2 karela (bitter gourd), sliced thin
1 onion, sliced
1 tsp amchur powder
Spices: salt, turmeric, chili
1 tbsp mustard oil
Instructions:
- Salt karela, leave for 15 mins, then squeeze water.
- Heat oil, add onion, cook till soft.
- Add karela, turmeric, chili, cook till crisp.
- Add amchur, stir well. Serve with dal-rice.