Vegetable Cheesy Kodri (Healthy Diabetic) Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup kodri (varagu)
• 2 tsp oil
• 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
• 1/4 cup matar (green peas)
• 1 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
• salt (namak) to taste
• 1 cup blanched and chopped spinach (palak), blanched, drained and finely chopped
• 2 tbsp chopped basil
• 2 tbsp finely chopped celery (ajmoda)
• 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 tsp finely chopped green chillies
• cornflour
• 2 tbsp fresh low fat cream
• 2 to 3 tbsp white wine (optional)

Steps

1. It is highly recommended that this recipe be relished by diabetics only occasionally and in small quantities. This is just a mere ‘treat’ and does not qualify for a regular diabetic menu.
2. You can cook the risotto till step 4 and keep aside. Continue with step 5 only when ready to serve, else the greens, i. e., spinach, basil and parsley will discolour.
3. Clean, wash and soak the kodri for 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
4. Heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai, add the kodri and sauté on a slow flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring continuously.
5. Add the carrots, green peas and garlic, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
6. Add 3 cups of hot water and salt, mix well and bring to boil. Cover and simmer till the kodri is almost cooked, adding a little water if required.
7. When the kodri is cooked, add the spinach, basil, celery, parsley, mozzarella cheese, green chillies, cornflour-milk mixture, cream and white wine, mix gently and cook on a slow flame for another 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring continuously.
8. Serve immediately.