Bhindi Masala is a dish prepared with okra pods, onions, tangy tomatoes and bold spices. In turn, it carries all their nutrition and flavours. Bhindi, or lady’s finger, is known to reduce blood glucose levels. Still, it can cause hyperglycemia or excess blood glucose levels when consumed with chapatis or rice containing simple carbos.
Optimise your bhindi Masala for Maintaining blood glucose levels.
• Consider adding protein to your bhindi masala, about 100 grams, as chicken, lentils, tofu or paneer. Protein keeps you full for longer and can keep your blood sugar in control.
• Consider using alternate flours in your recipe. Try to opt for almond or coconut flour as these flours have lower glycemic loads.
• Try adding about one tsp of ghee to your masala bhindi as a source of fat. You can also optimise fats in the form of a small number of nuts or seeds.
Okra or bhindi contains about 3.2 gms of fibre per 100 grams. This fibre helps control blood sugar levels and can maintain the rate at which sugar gets absorbed in the body. Apart from fibre, okra contains the amylase enzyme that helps break down sugars. So make sure you eat masala bhindi with alternative sources of protein and different flours to ensure lower glycemic loads.
