Spiced Salmon Kebabs (Tandoori Rawas) Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Spiced Salmon Kebabs (Tandoori Rawas) Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Monica Bhide Ajowan, sometimes called ajwain or carom, is a spice related to caraway and cumin, and you can find it in most Indian markets. It tastes similar to thyme, but it's more astringent. If you can't find ajowan, omit it.

Ingredients

3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
3/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon ajowan (carom seeds)
3 cardamom pods
2 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
1 (1-inch) cinnamon stick
3 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (2 1/4-pound) salmon fillet, cut into (1-inch) cubes
Cooking spray

Instructions

Combine first 7 ingredients in a small skillet over medium heat; cook 2 minutes or until fragrant, stirring constantly. Let cool. Place spice mixture in a spice or coffee grinder, and process mixture until finely ground.
Combine spice mixture, yogurt, and next 5 ingredients (through garlic) in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add fish, tossing to coat; seal and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours, turning occasionally. Remove fish from bag; discard marinade.
Preheat broiler.
Thread 5 pieces of fish onto each of 6 (12-inch) skewers. Place skewers on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; broil 7 minutes on each side or until done. Arrange the skewers on a platter.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Salmon, Lemon.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Salmon is...

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Is Spiced Salmon Kebabs (Tandoori Rawas) Recipe | Myrecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Spiced Salmon Kebabs (Tandoori Rawas) Recipe | Myrecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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