Is barley good for diabetes? Here is a barley flour recipe and health benefits of barley. Barley roti or Barley chapati is a nutritious flatbread made from barley flour.
Today we are sharing one more healthy and nutritious roti, that is Barley chapati for weight loss and also health benefits of barley are innumerable. Barley is an authentic staple food of Asian countries, especially in India.
Most importantly, barley chapati or barley flat bread/ barley roti is an ancient ayurvedic recipe. Barley is one of the healthiest grain, which is highly recommended in Ayurveda. Mainly, it contains all the essential nutrients that are vital for maintaining optimal health. Hence barley is called the “king of cereals” for all the right seasons.
Further, barley may not be as popular as other whole grains like oats, wheat etc. But it is one of the most nutritious grain than other grains. Certainly barley is one of the oldest consumed grain in the world. Also it contains rich fiber content, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Apart from these, barley is lower in fat and calorie and thus helps in weight loss. Even more, it is good for heart and improve digestion. Certainly, Barley water is very popular nowadays for burning calories easily. This barley water has many health benefits. It cools the entire body.
Finally Barley chapati or barley roti is a simple, healthy recipe. Easy to make and tasty too. You can make this chapati for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Usually it is served with any kind of chutneys or curries. But it also goes well with curry powders, sambar and curd. This is one of the best way of including barley in our diet for managing weight, and also very easy for feeding kids too.
Is barley good for diabetics?
Barley is a neutral grain and has a low glycemic index range of 25. Research shows that, benefits of eating barley can help to reduce blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Barley contains a mixture of fibers that can help to slow down the metabolism, which in turn makes people less hungry and avoids over eating.
health benefits of barley
- One of the grain highly recommended by Ayurveda
- Rich in many beneficial nutrients
- Reduces hunger & thus helps in weight loss
- Insoluble & soluble fiber content improves digestion
- May prevent gallstones and reduce the risk of gallbladder surgery
- Beta-glucans may help to lower cholesterol
- May reduce heart disease risk
- Magnesium and soluble fiber may protect against diabetes
- It helps to prevent colon cancer
- Good for bone health.
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Here is the healthy, nutritious barley chapati for weight loss with step by step photos and a detailed video.
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Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup barley flour
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1 tsp salt
- warm water as needed
Instructions
How To Make Barley Chapati:
- Firstly in a large mixing bowl, add whole wheat and barley flour. Then add salt.
- Crumble the mixture well. Next by adding little warm water at a time, mix the mixture well.
- Then knead well to make a soft dough.
- Also add 1 tbsp of ghee and again knead it to make a smooth dough.
- Now rest the dough for 20 to 30 mins. Take a small portion from the dough and make it into small ball shape.
- Place the dough on a chapati maker and dust it with little flour.
- Next roll it into thin chapati and keep it aside.
- Meanwhile heat a tawa and place the rolled chapati.
- Flip over both sides and then smear ghee or oil both sides.
- Then roast well both sides until you get a small dark brown spots.
- Take out this chapati to a plate.
- Now the healthy, nutritious barley chapati is ready to enjoy.
- Serve with chutney, curry or curd.
Instructions
How To Make Barley Chapati:
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Firstly in a large mixing bowl, add whole wheat and barley flour. Then add salt.
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Crumble the mixture well. Next by adding little warm water at a time, mix the mixture well.
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Then knead well to make a soft dough.
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Also add 1 tbsp of ghee and again knead it to make a smooth dough.
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Now rest the dough for 20 to 30 mins. Take a small portion from the dough and make it into small ball shape.
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Place the dough on a chapati maker and dust it with little flour.
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Next roll it into thin chapati and keep it aside.
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Meanwhile heat a tawa and place the rolled chapati.
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Flip over both sides and then smear ghee or oil both sides.
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Then roast well both sides until you get a small dark brown spots.
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Take out this chapati to a plate.
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Now the healthy, nutritious barley chapati is ready to enjoy.
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Serve with chutney, curry or curd.
Disclaimer: The main purpose of these Ayurvedic recipes is just to provide the information about the home remedies, traditional & ancient recipes. Before trying anything please identify your body type (Dosha) like Vata, Pitta, Kapha & then try which will suit for you. More importantly, if you have a medical condition or pregnant or nursing, please consult a professional ayurvedic doctor before taking anything. This website is just for information & educational purpose. We are just preparing the ancient Ayurvedic preparation.
