Foxtail millets are rich in fiber, protein and magnesium which help in fat burning and aids in weight loss. So here is a foxtail millet benefits and foxtail millet recipe for weight loss, that is Foxtail millet Vangi bath, a traditional recipe from Karnataka made with rice, brinjal and flavorful vangi bath powder.
Foxtail millet vangi bath is a healthy & nutritious recipes. Basically vangi bath is a traditional recipe from Karnataka. Usually vangi bath is prepared from cooked rice, egg plant/brinjal with authentic homemade vangi bath powder. It is a flavorful dish with aromatic spices & herbs.
Most importantly, millets are the good substitute to white polished rice. Hence this foxtail millet vangi bath is completely a healthy version. It’s so simple to make and tastes great as well. Also this is a no onion, no garlic recipes. It is an ideal recipe for lunch/dinner and a filling recipe too.
Even more, you can use any type of the millet for making vangi bath. But here I have used Foxtail millet. It has many names in different languages. ‘Navane’ in Kannada, ‘Thinai’ in Tamil, ‘Korralu’ in Telugu. As usual it is also a good source of fiber and aids in digestion. It was the staple diet among the people of ancient India.
Is foxtail millet good for diabetes?
Yes of course. Unlike polished rice, foxtail millet releases glucose steadily without affecting the metabolism of the body. Studies shows that people with type 2 diabetes who ate foxtail millet recipes may lowered their blood sugar, insulin, cholesterol and triglyceride levels. All types of millets are naturally gluten free and they are good for managing diabetes.
Millets are one of the oldest grains known to our ancestors. They are considered to be a “nutri-cereal” because of its high fiber & protein and also rich in B vitamins, phosphorus, manganese. They provide an immense health benefits. Millets are not only good for managing diabetes, but also benefit people suffering with arthritis, inflammations, PMS and poor bone health.
Further certain studies shows that, recipes made with foxtail millet can significantly bring down sugar levels for those who suffering from type-2 diabetes. They also acts as a cofactor for more than 300 enzymes. In addition to this, millets are good substitute for people who are gluten sensitive. Moreover they decrease hunger & release sugar slowly in our blood and enable to work for long duration.
Is Foxtail Millet good for health?
Absolutely, foxtail millet is good for a healthy life style. They contains all the essential nutrients that are required for a body to be healthy and fit. Even they offers incredible benefits and including foxtail millet in our diet is extremely helpful to keep certain diseases at bay.
Health Benefits of Foxtail Millet (Korralu)
- With Lower levels of GI helps in regulating the
blood sugar of the body - Good for heart health
- Foxtail Millet is gluten free
- High in Antioxidant and Calcium contents
- Helps in Weight Loss
- Lowering blood Cholesterol
- Helps in Brain Growth
- Rich in Dietary Fiber and Proteins
Finally if you are looking for more millet recipes & diabetic recipes, please do check..
- Millet Pongal
- Vegetable Millet Porridge
- Diabetic Friendly Recipes & Desserts
- Moringa Juice for Weight loss
Here is a healthy diabetic diet Foxtail Millet Vangi Bath with step by step photos and a detailed video.
Recipe Video:
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Ingredients
- 1 cup foxtail millet organic
- 3 cup water
- 2 tbsp oil
- ½ tsp mustard
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 tsp urad dal
- 1 tsp chana dal
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp hing
- 15 gram cashews
- 4 to 5 curry leaves
- 1 brinjal (purple)/egg plant chopped & soak it in water
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp tamarind juice
- 1 tbsp palm jaggery (optional)
- 2 tbsp homemade vangibath powder
- 2 tbsp grated coconut
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped
Instructions
Preparations for making vangibath:
- Firstly, wash foxtail millet & soak it in water for 15 mins
- Next drain out the water and add this in a pressure cooker with 3 cups of water
- Pressure cook for 3 whistles and keep it aside. Allow to settle down steam on its own & then spread the cooked millet on a plate.
- Meanwhile chop brinjal, about 1 inch piece and add the chopped brinjal in water to avoid discoloration
- Similarly soak tamarind juice & squeeze it. Keep it aside
Making of Foxtail millet vangibath:
- Heat a pan on moderate flame and add oil
- When the oil is hot enough, add the tempering ingredients like mustard, cumin, urad dal, chana dal, turmeric powder and hing
- Saute all the ingredients well for 2 mins
- Next add cashews and saute it again until cashews turns to golden color
- Further add curry leaves and chopped brinjal
- Mix well together and add little salt
- Stir well until brinjal becomes soft
- Then add tamarind juice & palm jaggery (optional).
- Give a good mix until jaggery melts completely
- Additionally add salt & vangibath powder and mix well
- Simmer for a minute and then add cooked foxtail millet
- Mix everything well and turn off heat
- Finally garnish with grated coconut & finely chopped coriander leaves
- Now the diabetic diet foxtail millet vangibath is ready to serve!
Instructions
Preparations for making vangibath:
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Firstly, wash foxtail millet & soak it in water for 15 mins
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Next drain out the water and add this in a pressure cooker with 3 cups of water
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Pressure cook for 3 whistles and keep it aside. Allow to settle down steam on its own & then spread the cooked millet on a plate.
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Meanwhile chop brinjal, about 1 inch piece and add the chopped brinjal in water to avoid discoloration
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Similarly soak tamarind juice & squeeze it. Keep it aside
Making of Foxtail millet vangibath:
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Heat a pan on moderate flame and add oil
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When the oil is hot enough, add the tempering ingredients like mustard, cumin, urad dal, chana dal, turmeric powder and hing
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Saute all the ingredients well for 2 mins
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Next add cashews and saute it again until cashews turns to golden color
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Further add curry leaves and chopped brinjal
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Mix well together and add little salt
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Stir well until brinjal becomes soft
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Then add tamarind juice & palm jaggery (optional).
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Give a good mix until jaggery melts completely
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Additionally add salt & vangibath powder and mix well
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Simmer for a minute and then add cooked foxtail millet
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Mix everything well and turn off heat
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Finally garnish with grated coconut & finely chopped coriander leaves
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Now the diabetic diet foxtail millet vangibath is ready to serve!
