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Quesadillas are a wonderful anytime snack. Handy tortillas packed with our favourite fillings, they can be made into a very satiating and tasty one-dish meal . Yet, there is the niggling worry that maida makes the tortillas unhealthy. Here is a healthy alternative made with whole wheat flour. Plus, the zero-oil filling is just as healthy too with protein and iron rich kidney beans. Add to this the fact that this recipe gets lycopene and folic acid from tomatoes, and there you have a nutrient-dense one-dish meal. The best part is that the Healthy Bean Quesadilla is equally tasty, with peppy hints of tomatoes, coriander, chilli flakes and chaat masala too! Since this healthy treat is made without oil, you should take care to cook it on a slow flame till the raw smell goes. Serve with a bowl of Carrot Onion Soup or Moong Dal and Spinach Soup to satiate your appetite.

zero oil masala papad | Indian roasted masala papad recipe | zero oil vegetable papad | with 15 amazing images. This zero-oil version of Masala Papad differs from the usual starter in many ways, and not just in the absence of oil! Usually, when deep-fried papads are used to prepare masala papad, the oil helps to hold the chopped vegetables and spice powders in place. Here, we have used a layer of peppy green chutney for the purpose. Not only does this bind the toppings with the papad, it also enhances the flavour manifold. Making zero oil masala papad. 1. Roast the papads on a medium flame and keep aside. 2. Mix together a topping of onions, tomatoes, amchur powder, coriander and salt to taste in a bowl. 3. Place a papad on a serving plate, spread 1 tsp green chutney evenly over it, sprinkle a portion of the topping evenly over it. 4. Repeat step 3 to make 5 more masala papads. 5. Serve zero oil masala papad immediately Enjoy this Indian roasted masala papad treat occasionally, because moderation is always essential. Remember to serve this zero oil vegetable papad immediately on preparation, especially because green chutney is added and the papad will become soggy after a while. Pro tips for zero oil masala papad. 1. Onions add a sweet, slightly pungent flavor that complements the other spices in masala papad. The crunchy texture of onions provides a delightful contrast to the crispy texture of the papad. 2. Add 1/2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur). Amchur adds a tangy and slightly sweet flavor that complements the savory and spicy notes of the other ingredients in masala papad. Enjoy zero oil masala papad | Indian roasted masala papad recipe | zero oil vegetable papad | with step by step photos.

An uttapa with a difference! using variety of vegetables substantially increases the calcium and fibre content. With zero-oil, the uttapas make a great low-cal evening snack.

A non-fried version of the famous Bengali snack, you will love to bite into this Palak Jeera Nimki at tea-time! While the traditional version is usually made of refined flour (maida), which is devoid of most nutrients, here we share a recipe made using whole wheat flour along with iron-rich spinach. It is worth learning how to cook the nimkis on a tava with very little oil as shown here, even though it takes a bit of time. You can make it whenever you find time, cook and store in an airtight container, to enjoy at leisure! You can even pop a few into your snack box to enjoy at work when hunger strikes without warning.

Let us borrow some ideas from japanese cuisine! this healthy version of sushi is loaded with paneer, spinach, carrots, baby corn, capsicum and cucumber. Really a vitamin and mineral rich treat! make sure you roll each spinach leaf carefully so that it doesn’t break.
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