See Masoor Tikki with Curd Dip recipe. A mouth-watering tikki made with masoor dal, low-fat paneer and typical Indian ingredients like onion, coriander and green chillies, which not only impart a tongue-tingling flavour but also lots of nutrients, calcium and fibre. 

The Masoor Tikki with Curd Dip is especially valuable on the health front, as the protein quality improves when the dal is combined with paneer and served with curds.

Is Masoor Tikki with Curd Dip healthy?

Yes, this is healthy. But restrictions apply to some.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

Masoor Dal  (split red lentils), Whole Massor : 1 cup off cooked Masoor dal gives 19 grams of protein. Being rich in Phosphorus it works with Calcium to build our bones.  Whole Masoor or masoor dal is rich in Folate, Vitamin B9 or Folic Acid which helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially red blood cells. Masoor dal is is good for diabetics and a healthy heart. See detailed 10 health benefits of masoor dal. 

Paneer : Paneer contains high quality protein and calcium which aids in weight loss. Since paneer is low in carbs and high in protein it gets digested slowly and hence good for diabetes. Potassium in paneer helps to reduce the effect of high sodium, by lowering blood pressure and contraction of blood vessels, resulting in improved heart health and reduced risk of heart attack. Great for weight loss and read the interesting article on is paneer good for you?

Onions (pyaz, kanda) :  Raw onions are a very valuable source of vitamin C – the immune building vitamin. Along with other phytonutrients from onions, it helps to build WBC (white blood cells) which serves as a line of defence against illness. Yes, it’s a source of many antioxidants, the most important one amongst them being Quercetin. The quercetin which promotes production of HDL (good cholesterol) and lowers total cholesterol in the body. The sulphur in onions act as a blood thinner and prevents blood clotting too. This in turn would lower blood pressure and good for heart,  diabetics. Read the benefits of onions.

What's the problem?

Whole Wheat Bread : Well, the use of bread is relative and individualistic. Whole wheat bread is better choice than white bread made from refined plain flour. Compared to maida-based bread which is surely to be avoided, the bread made with whole wheat grain that is milled or with whole wheat flour is a healthier alternative. Whole wheat bread has more fiber than the white bread, which helps in maintaining weight, blood sugar and blood cholesterol levels. However both the varieties of bread are almost at par in their carb count. So moderation is the key here.

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Masoor Tikki with Curd Dip  ?

Yes, this recipe is good for diabetics, heart and weight loss BUT in restricted quantity. This is because the carb levels of bread are high and as a diabetic or wanting a healthy life style, these are not the best quality of carbs from  bread. 

Healthy Chutney to have with Tikki

Have this with nutritious green chutney recipe which has ZERO sugar used in it made with mint leaves, onions and coriander or green chutney recipe.  Coconut based options are healthy coconut chutney made from coconut and coriander and coconut coriander green chutney for idlis dosa uttapam vada.

Nutritious Green Chutney

Can healthy individuals have Masoor Tikki with Curd Dip?

Yes. 

Basic Homemade Curd, Dahi Or Yogurt Using Cow's Milk

How to burn 36 calories that come from Masoor Tikki with Curd Dip?

Walking (6 kmph) = 11 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 4 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 5 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 6 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.