Millet patties
A gluten-free meal that is very satisfying and versatile. Having a low glycemic index makes it an excellent choice for people with diabetes.
Ingredients
- 100 g Millet (before cooking)
- 300 g potatoes
- 200 g carrots
- 100 g onions
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric and
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp ghee or coconut oil
- 1 tbsp chickpeas or oat flour
Instructions
- First, rinse the millet 2-3 times with cold water. Then, cook it with a double amount of water and some salt. In a separate pan, boil the potatoes until soft.
- Meanwhile, peel the carrots and onion. Grate the carrots, finely chop the onion.
- In a pan, heat the ghee, add the spices until they start to develop their flavor, and sauté the carrots and onion together. Add a bit of water if needed.
- In a bowl, mix millet, mashed potatoes, carrots, flour, and spices.
- Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Form patties and spread them on a tray covered with baking paper and some oil.
- Bake them for 20–30 minutes until they get golden brown.
- You can serve them with a Greek yogurt dip. Mix some mint leaves or dill for a great flavor.
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Notes
The caloric value was calculated per piece.
Benefits: Millet is a great gluten-free grain that is rich in minerals, silicium, antioxidants, and dietary fibre. Millets can be incorporated into a healthy diet for diabetic patients, as they prevent blood sugar spikes and enhance insulin sensitivity. It is also good for the heart, and digestive system, and for healthy nails and hair.
According to Ayurveda, millet is warm, dry, and astringent. Recommendations for doshas: Vata: Millet increases Vata energy, that’s why is not suitable for this constitution. Replace it with couscous or rice in this recipe. Pitta: Millet can help balance Pitta's energy. However, millet is slightly hot so eat it in moderation. Kapha: A good meal for Kapha constitution. Do you know what a dosha is? Find out your dosha here.
Benefits: Millet is a great gluten-free grain that is rich in minerals, silicium, antioxidants, and dietary fibre. Millets can be incorporated into a healthy diet for diabetic patients, as they prevent blood sugar spikes and enhance insulin sensitivity. It is also good for the heart, and digestive system, and for healthy nails and hair.
According to Ayurveda, millet is warm, dry, and astringent. Recommendations for doshas: Vata: Millet increases Vata energy, that’s why is not suitable for this constitution. Replace it with couscous or rice in this recipe. Pitta: Millet can help balance Pitta's energy. However, millet is slightly hot so eat it in moderation. Kapha: A good meal for Kapha constitution. Do you know what a dosha is? Find out your dosha here.