Cheela is a popular Indian dish that comes in various flavours and preparations. However, besan cheela, in particular, is known to be a carbohydrate-rich food containing more carbs than protein. Additionally, cooking leads to a reduction in its fibre content, leaving behind mostly carbohydrates.
How to make Cheela a Glucose-friendly dish
• Try improving the glycemic load of your besan cheela by pairing more than one source of vegetarian protein with it. You can add dishes like beans with yoghurt or pulses with tofu to your besan cheela meal.
• Reduce the carbohydrate load of your besan cheela by limiting portions. Add a portion of fresh salad to improve the fibre content and prevent glucose spikes.
• Following the food flow of fibre, protein, and complex carbs can be helpful. This helps to maintain a steady blood glucose level.
• Consider adding oats and peas to your cheela to boost its nutritional value.
Vegetarian proteins do not contain all the amino acids. Hence, it is important to include more than one source of vegetarian protein to balance the meal. Besan, the main ingredient, is high in carbohydrates and has a low glycemic index. It is a good source of several important vitamins and minerals, including iron, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B6 and low in fats. Combining besan cheela with other sources of proteins, fibre, and fat will help to improve its glycemic load.
