Tomato rice is made of rice, curry leaves, mustard seeds, lemon, tomatoes, urad dal, and white rice, although the amount of white rice in it outweighs all dals and masalas. White rice is a source of carbohydrates and has a high glycemic index; it consequently causes a spike in blood sugar levels. Additionally, not pairing it with enough macros can also cause those spikes. As part of your glucose management strategy, making tomato rice requires careful addition of all the ingredients.
Tips on making glucose-friendly tomato rice
• To slow down glucose release and boost the response, combine carbs with fibre, protein, and fats.
• Reduce the portion of carbohydrates.
• Switch from simple to complex carbs.
• Implement the food flow in your meals – fibre > protein > complex carbs.
• Opt for long-grain white rice, such as basmati rice, brown rice, or red rice.
Keeping in mind the high glycemic index of rice, this South Indian delicacy requires a balance of proteins, carbs, and fats to maintain your blood sugar. Pairing it with egg curry, paneer masala, dal, and ghee will help you reset the food flow to suit your glucose levels.
