Adai- A diabetes diet recipe for weight loss

This easy to make snack is a traditional south Indian recipe made with rice and pulses and diabetic patients can consume it without worrying about rising the blood sugar levels.

Required Ingredients:

• Rice: 2 tbsp
• Split red lentil: 3 tbsp
• Split green gram: 3 tbsp
• Split black lentils: 1 tbsp
• Fenugreek seeds: 1 tsp
• Asafoetida: a pinch
• Green chillies: 2 (finely chopped)
• Grated ginger: 1/2 tsp
• Chopped Coriander: 2 tbsp
• Oil: 2 tsp
• Salt: To taste

For Serving:

• Garlic Tomato Chutney: 4 tbsp

Method to Prepare:

1. Properly wash the Pulses, rice and the fenugreek seeds and soak them in separate vessels for at least 2 hours.
2. After draining, keep them aside
3. Take the pulses, rice, fenugreek seeds and in a blender. Add some water and blend them to make a smooth paste.
4. Now, add green chillies, coriander, ginger,salt and mix well. Pour some water in it (if required).
5. Take a non stick pan and heat it by greasing lightly with the oil.
6. Spread about 2 tbsp of the batter in the heated pan, to make an adai.
7. Cook both sides till it turns golden brown.
8. Repeat the process and make 7 more adais.
9. Serve hot with the tasty tomato chutney and enjoy.