Low Carb Bengali Meal Recipe
Here's a simple recipe for a low carb, diabetes-friendly meal that includes grilled Bengali fish, sauteed vegetables, and moong dal:
Grilled Bengali Fish:
Ingredients:
1 fish fillets (your choice of fish)
Marinade 2 tsp each -mustard oil, cumin, turmeric, red chilli powder
Salt to taste
2 tbsp mustad oil for frying
Instructions:
Season the fish fillets with the marinade spice blend and salt.
Squeeze the lemon juice over the fish.
Heat the oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Place the seasoned fish fillets in the pan and grill for 4-5 minutes on each side, until the fish is cooked through and lightly charred.
Sauteed Vegetables:
Ingredients:
2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, onion, carrot, eggplant)
2 tbsp oil
Spices ( cumin powder , turmeric powder , red chilli powder )
Instructions:
Cut the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the vegetables to the pan and spice powders
Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
Moong Dal:
Ingredients:
1 cup moong dal
3 green chilli's
4 cups water
1 tsp turmeric
Salt to taste
Instructions:
Rinse the moong dal and add it to a pot with the water, turmeric, and salt green chilli's
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the dal is tender.
In a pan add mustard seeds to oil or ghee until they splutter add the mixture to the dal.
Serve the dal hot with the grilled fish and sauteed vegetables.
This meal is low in carbohydrates and has a low glycemic index, making it suitable for people with diabetes. Enjoy!
