Kamal Kakdi & Masoor Shami Kebabs – Diabetes Friendly Thursdays

 

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Kamal Kakdi = Lotus Stems

Masoor = Black Lentils 

Kebab = Pieces of Meat or Vegetables grilled or roasted on skewers on fire. It is quintessentially a middle eatern and Mediterranean dish, which traveled to South Asian and Central Asian counties with the wide spread of Moghul and Ottoman Empire.

  

These kebabs make the ideal food for Diabetes Friendly Menu. The combination of lentils and lotus stems is a killer combination high in protein, fiber and minerals and with net carb exchange program. The calories from carbs are well maintained, only if eaten in controlled portions.

For the benefits of main ingredients on diabetes, used in the dish, please refer to the Foot Notes!

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Foot Notes

With high dietary fibers, lotus root reduces digestion of carbohydrates in body and thus slows down process of sugar absorption in body. This makes lotus root a good diabetic food. Research has also found that lotus root extract is anti-diabetic in nature and can be used in treatment of diabetes. Lotus root with its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory property help fight symptoms of diabetes. For nutritional analysis, please check here! It is rich in vitamins, omega 3 fatty acids, iron, potassium, phosphorus, manganese etc. 

Lotus Stems or Kamal Kakdi are widely used in South Asian cuisine and also in East Asian cuisine. They are the root stems of the beautiful lotus flower and are edible. Since they grow in the pond they, need to be thoroughly cleaned before consuming.  Chopped lotus stems! 

Lentils are rich source of soluble fiber, which helps in stabilizing the blood sugar levels and provide slow steady source of energy to the body. They lead the pack of dry legumes when it comes to the nutritional benefits on the human body. They are heart heathy, relives of stomach problems, rich in iron, protein and fiber. To know more about Lentils’ benefits, please check here!

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Discalimer 
I am not a nutritionist or dietician. My knowledge and information is based on my research and reading from different resources. Please consult your doctor or dietician before making any changes to your diet.

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