Small Rice is also called Varai, Kodri, Bhagar, or Samak chawal. Its one of the few cereals allowed to eat during Navratri fast, as it is a seed not a grain. It is completely gluten free, high in fibre and amino acid except lysine. This is a perfect breakfast and snack recipe on fast days for people with diabetes.
Serving 12-14 Idlis.
| Samak Rice | 1 cup (125gm) |
| Beaten curd | 1 cup (200ml) |
| Green Chilli | 1 |
| Finley chopped Ginger | 1 tbsp |
| Grated carrot | ½ cup (100 gm) |
| Eno powder (optional) | 1 tbsp |
| Salt | To taste |
Method:
- Wash and soak Samak rice with salt and curd for 2 hrs.
- In a blender, add chopped chilli, ginger and grind the soaked rice and curd. Ferment this idli batter overnight for 6-7 hours
- Add grated carrot and mix well. Add Eno powder and stir gently. Grease the idli mould lightly. Pour batter in each mould and steam in the rice cooker or a vessel for 10 minutes.
- 4. When it cools off, gently separate from mould. Serve hot with groundnut chuntney.
Nutritive Value per serving : 3 idli
| Energy | 147 Kcal |
| Protien | 4.95gm |
| Carbohydrate | 23.4gm |
| Total Fat | 3.33gm |
| Calcium | 89.3gm |
| Fibre | 3.51 |
It is vital to stick to proper meal plans and exercise routine, and monitor sugar levels consistently. While this recipe is suitable for people with diabetes, it is advisable to monitor your blood sugar levels before you eat and after 2 hours of consuming your meal. One should use glucometers to test the readings and store data in order to observe patterns in fluctuations if any. Consulting with a physician/doctor is advised whenever required.
This article is validated by dietitian Geeta Shenoy (BSc - Dietitics / Nutrition, Post Graduation Diploma in Dietetics, Registered Dietician /Nutritionist, Sports Nutritionist, 29 years of experience), Previously Geeta Shenoy was associated with S. L. Raheja Hospital, All India Institute of Diabetes.
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