Dal makhani is a popular dish in Indian cuisine made with whole black lentils, red kidney beans, butter, cream and spices. It is a rich, and flavourful dish often served with rice or naan bread. However, due to its high carbohydrate content, dal makhani can be associated with hyperglycemia. Black lentils and kidney beans are high in carbohydrates and have a relatively low protein content. When these legumes are cooked in butter and cream, the dish becomes even higher in fat and calories. This combination of high carbohydrates and fat can rapidly increase blood sugar levels.
How to Optimise the Intake of Dal Makhani?
• Try pairing dal makhani with more protein like chicken, fish or paneer.
• Consider adding a salad to the meal to increase fibre content and slow down glucose absorption.
• You may pair it with complex carbs like a small cauli or black rice bowl and limit the proportion.
Dals are a type of legume that people usually consume as a source of protein in many parts of the world. They are high in carbohydrates and also contain some protein. The molecular structure of the carbohydrates in dals can lead to hyperglycaemia, a condition where the blood glucose (sugar) level is very high. When carbohydrates are digested in the body, they are broken down into glucose, which is then absorbed into the bloodstream. This leads to a rapid increase in blood sugar levels.
