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Diabetic Snacks, Diabetic Indian Starters Recipes 

diabetic snacks. diabetic vegetarian snacks. When we think of snacks and in relation to diabetics, then they have to be healthy. For diabetics and healthy living, it's important to have small regular meals all through the day. By eating a big breakfast, lunch and dinner is not the healthy way to go. Break your meals into 2 to 3 hours and have some healthy snacks.

Diabetics need to snack often as they don't as by having a large gap between meals will cause a drop in blood sugar level. So eat small frequent snacks between your breakfast, lunch and dinner.

South Indian diabetic snacks

South Indian snacks, while being fairly nutritious are often not suitable for diabetics. Instead of Idli we have green moong dal and vegetable idli recipe where rice is replaced by wholesome moong dal and vegetables. 

Adai is a crisp golden dosa made of rice and mixed dal. We have modified this popular South Indian breakfast recipe to use broken wheat with dals to make a healthy diabetic adai recipe.

Oats based diabetic snacks

Oats contain Magnesium that helps in improving insulin response and they are rich in fibre. So using oats in your snacks is good. Oats and moong dal tikki is a fibre and protein rich snack for diabetics. 

Remove rice which is high in simple carbohydrates and use oats in healthy oats dosa recipe. 

3 great ingredients for diabetics : ragi + oats + whole wheat flour combine to make ragi and oats cracker with cucumber dip. The dip is made from low fat curds and cucumber. 

Karela in Diabetic Snacks

Karela is the number one go to ingredient for diabetics and we all struggle to eat it due to the strong bitter flavour. So try our karela tikki recipe which is made with low fat paneer, carrot and green peas. Have this with diabetic friendly garlic tomato chutney.

Karela, garlic and onions form the base for these steamed karela muthai recipe. 

Sprouts used in Diabetic Snacks

Sprouts are low in calories, high in fibre and good for diabetics. We have created moong sprouts and spring onion tikkis which are bound together with oats. 

Take a whole wheat roti and stuff it with methi and moong sprouts to make a healthy methi and moong sprouts wrap recipe. 

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paneer tikka roll recipe | paneer tikka frankie recipe | paneer roll recipe | paneer wrap | with amazing images. paneer tikka roll recipe | paneer tikka frankie recipe | paneer roll recipe | paneer wrap. These rolls are a healthy version and make a complete meal by themselves. Learn how to make paneer tikka frankie recipe. Tikka Roll is a famous street food that comes from Kolkata and West Bengal. Tikka Roll is a wrap containing a filling and is rolled in Indian chapatti. We have put paneer tikka in the wrap to make a yummy paneer tikka roll. Paneer tikka is an Indian dish made with marinated paneer, onions and capsicum grilled on a non-stick pan or a tandoor. paneer roll recipe is marinated and cooked paneer and vegetables rolled in a Indian chapatti. The chapatis have been made with whole wheat flour which is a good source of iron and fibre as compared to the usual plain flour (maida) rotis. The paneer and vegetable filling enriches these rolls with essential vitamins and minerals and the calcium packed marinade adds that extra 'zing' to this recipe Tips to make paneer tikka kathi roll: 1. You can used leftover rotis to make this recipe. 2. You can also use mustard oil for marination for better taste and flavor. 3. Coats the paneer pieces in the marination gently using a spatula so that the paneer pieces wont break. 4. You can also pack these rolls for tiffin. 5. If you wish you can add kashmiri red chilli powder in the marination, it gives beautiful colour to the marinade. Enjoy paneer tikka roll recipe | paneer tikka frankie recipe | paneer roll recipe | paneer wrap | with detailed step by step images.

Jain pav bhaji recipe | Jain pav bhaji using raw bananas | healthy no onion, garlic, potatoes pav bhaji | with 40 amazing images. If you thought Pav Bhaji cannot be made without potatoes, then this Jain pav bhaji will be an eye-opener for you. Made with raw bananas and other vegetables spiced up with red chilli paste and pav bhaji masala, this delicious Jain pav bhaji tastes as wonderful as the original, especially after you garnish it with lemon juice and coriander. Hand-in-hand with buttered pav, this Jain pav bhaji is so delectable, you will actually feel a mild pinch of sorry deep down your heart when the plate becomes empty! The best part is that this is a healthy Jain pav bhaji. One serving has 117 calories for Jain pav bhaji making this good for diabetics, weight loss, healthy heart, pregnant women. Raw bananas used in Jain pav bhaji are good for the heart as they are rich in potassium. Rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6 and good for the kidney. Raw bananas are healthy and very good for people with diabetes. Jain Pav Bhaji is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B, Folic Acid, Iron, Fiber. pro tips for Jain pav bhaji. 1. Raw bananas when cooked taste like cooked potatoes. 2. Mash Jain pav bhaji lightly using a potato masher. The best time to mash is after cooking. 3. Soaking Kashmiri red chillies gives Jain pan bhaji a bright red colour. 4. Jain pav bhaji is best enjoyed hot, but it can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. 5. You can add cauliflower florets to the Jain pav bhaji recipe. Enjoy Jain pav bhaji recipe | Jain pav bhaji using raw bananas | healthy no onion, garlic, potatoes pav bhaji | with step by step photos.

oats moong dal tikki recipe | moong dal tikki with oats | healthy oats moong dal tikki | with amazing 23 pictures On a diet or wanting to eat super healthy Indian snack? We have one of the tastiest healthy recipe which would give a treat to your taste buds in Oats moong dal tikki!! It is extremely easy and quick to make. We have used no complex but all easily available ingredients in making the recipe. Healthy oats moong dal tikki is also a easy way to add oats to your diet, as some people do not like the taste of oats. Oats Moong Dal Tikki is a fibre and protein rich recipe!! We have made it using yellow moong dal with we have boiled and coarsely crushed in a blender, further we have added oats which are full of fibre and make the recipe healthy, some fresh curds, onions for enhancing taste, green chillies for some spice and some Indian masala's which include chat masala for tanginess, garam masala, red chilli powder and turmeric. All these ingredients are mixed together, rolled in tikkis and cooked on tava with 1/8 tsp of oil . Make sure you press the moong dal tikki with oats properly and cook them on a medium flame or they might remain uncooked!! To make perfect oats moong dal tikki make sure while boiling the dal, you do not over boil it as the recipes needs you to grind it into a course paste. If you over boil the dal, you’ll get a runny paste and the texture of the tikki would be lost and it will also get difficult for rolling of the tikki’s. This moong dal tikki with oats recipe makes a perfect evening snack, or a starter recipe too!! The tikki's are luscious and full of flavours!! This tikki's are quite filling and you can also use them to make your burgers and can end up making a snaky meal!! Serve the healthy oats moong dal tikki immediately with healthy green chutney!! Enjoy oats moong dal tikki recipe | moong dal tikki with oats | healthy oats moong dal tikki | with detailed step by step photos and video below.

buckwheat dosa recipe | kuttu dosa | healthy Indian buckwheat crepes | instant buckwheat dosa | with 15 amazing images. buckwheat dosa known as kuttu dosa is an instant buckwheat dosa which requires no fermentation. Here is an easy and healthy Indian buckwheat crepes prepared with buckwheat and urad dal. The twist here is that the ingredients are powdered, tempered and then mixed into a batter, which can be cooked immediately into yummy buckwheat dosas. See why this is a healthy Indian buckwheat crepes? Buckwheat is a very good source of iron and good to prevent anaemia. Rich in folate and good food for pregnant women . Buckwheat keeps your heart healthy and high in fibre and diabetic friendly. So dig into this buckwheat dosa. Serve the buckwheat dosa fresh off the tava with a chutney of your choice, preferably Green Chutney. Besides buckwheat dosa, we have many more recipes using buckwheat in our collection like Buckwheat Dhoklas , Buckwheat and Sprouts Khichdi , Buckwheat and Quinoa Bread etc. Learn how to make buckwheat dosa recipe | kuttu dosa | healthy Indian buckwheat crepes | instant buckwheat dosa | with detailed step by step photos below.

karela muthia recipe | Indian bitter gourd steamed dumpling | healthy diabetic snack recipe | with 31 amazing images. karela muthia recipe | Indian bitter gourd steamed dumpling | healthy diabetic snack recipe is a nourishing twist to famous Gujarati snack doodhi muthia. Learn how to make Indian bitter gourd steamed dumpling. To make karela muthia, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl, mix well and knead into a soft dough using little water. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions and shape each portion into a cylindrical roll of 150 mm. (6") in length and 25 mm. (1") in diameter. Steam the rolls in a steamer for 15 minutes or till the knife comes out clean. Cool slightly and slice the muthias into 12 mm (½”) pieces and keep aside. For the tempering, heat oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds. When the seeds crackle add asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds. Add the muthia pieces, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes. Garnish with coriander and serve hot with green chutney. Karela and flour dumplings that are enlivened with the addition of onions and garlic to make a delicious breakfast and snack. All the ingredients used to make the Indian bitter gourd steamed dumpling are said to be diabetic friendly as they help to maintain the blood sugar levels. weight-watchers and heart patients too can add this diabetic snack recipe to their menu and benefit from the fiber it lends by way of addition of healtrhy flours like jowar flour, besan and whole wheat flour. These muthias will keep them satiated for a long time, while also B vitamins, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium to their diet. Serve them hot, along with green chutney. Tips to make karela muthia. 1. While grating the bitter gourd, start grating without peeling and avoid including the white portion and seeds inside it. 2. Instead of karela you can also use mooli, doodhi, methi etc. 3. For non-diabetics, you can add 1 tbsp sugar in the dough. Enjoy karela muthia recipe | Indian bitter gourd steamed dumpling | healthy diabetic snack recipe | with step by step photos.

Indian oats pancake with jowar recipe | jowar oats pancake | healthy jowar and oats pancake for breakfast | how to make oats jowar pancakes at home | with 16 amazing images. Indian oats pancake with jowar recipe | jowar oats pancake | healthy jowar and oats pancake for breakfast | how to make oats jowar pancakes at home are a quick and simple breakfast option for busy days. Learn how to make oats jowar pancakes at home. To make Indian oats pancake with jowar, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl, add approx. ¾ cup of water and mix well to make a thick batter. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and grease it lightly using ¼ tsp of oil. Pour a ladleful of the batter on the tava (griddle) and spread in a circular motion to make a 100 mm. (4”) diameter round pancake. Cook on a slow flame till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides, using ¼ tsp of oil. Repeat with the remaining batter to make 3 more pancakes. Serve the indian oats pancake with jowar hot with the green chutney. Jowar oats pancake are made by adding 3 types of flours – wheat flour, oats flour and jowar flour, and all of them are enriched with nutrients. These pancakes are highly nutritious and filled with cholesterol-fighting soluble fiber. Being extremely satiating, they prevent you from bingeing on junk food. Serve these oats jowar pancakes hot, along with green chutney for breakfast and you are all set to get your share of protein, vitamin B1 and some amount of iron in the morning. Protein is the nourishment for cells of the body, vitamin B1 helps in energy metabolism and provides energy to all cells of the body while iron helps by supplying oxygen to all cells of the body. Further onions and tomatoes add in a dose of antioxidants – quercetin and lycopene respectively. These antioxidants help scavenge the harmful free radicals from the body and delay the onset of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer. Oats are also a good source of beta-glucagon, which helps to manage blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Thus these healthy jowar and oats pancake for breakfast are a wise choice for heart patients and diabetics. Obese people and women with PCOS also can opt for this healthy breakfast. Tips for Indian oats pancake with jowar. 1. Chop the onions and tomatoes finely for a good mouthfeel. 2. Serve these pancakes immediately, else their texture might not be equally palatable. Enjoy Indian oats pancake with jowar recipe | jowar oats pancake | healthy jowar and oats pancake for breakfast | how to make oats jowar pancakes at home | with step by step images.

Cubes of firm ripe red tomatoes marinated in olive oil, combined with fresh aromatic basil leaves topped on crispy bruschettas, serve as starters that can liven up any dinner party! To get the full flavour, marinate the topping well. Ensure that you deseed the tomatoes; else the topping will become watery and the bread will become soggy. Whole wheat bread is full of fibre as it is made using whole wheat flour. The garlic paste applied on the bread, apart from lending the dish the health benefits of garlic, also imparts a good flavour.

Sudden hunger pangs are very dangerous. In the rush to appease the gnawing tummy, we immediately reach for some tempting packaged foods, and end up increasing glucose levels in the bargain. Try to keep some healthy jar snacks like this Oats and Cinnamon Biscuit handy, to snack on when you are hungry. With the pleasant crunch of oats and aesthetic flavour of cinnamon, this biscuit, which is mildly sweetened with a sugar substitute, is sure to appease your sweet tooth too. Apart from boosting the aroma and flavour, the cinnamon used in this recipe will also do you a world of good. It helps keep glucose levels under check by helping the body to utilise it, and also prevents the formation of free radicals that can damage our body cells and cause complications like heart disorders. That makes this tasty snack a smart move towards better health!

oats dosa recipe | oats dosa for weight loss | Indian oats dosa with urad dal | oats dosa – healthy breakfast | with 17 amazing images. oats dosa is a dosa which requires no soaking – you just need to blend and ferment, so it is relatively easier. Learn how to make Indian oats dosa with urad dal. Here is an Indian oats dosa with urad dal which is devoid of rice. It is made with fibre-rich oats and is good for diabetics. It is gluten-free and a good source of protein. To make oats dosa, combine the oats and urad dal in a mixer and blend to a smooth powder. Add 1½ cups of water and blend again till smooth. Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, cover it with a lid and keep aside to ferment in a warm place for 10 to 12 hours. After fermentation, add the salt and mix the batter very well. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), sprinkle a little water on the tava (griddle) and wipe it off gently using a cloth. Pour a ladleful of the batter on it and spread it in a circular motion to make a 175 mm. (7”) diameter thin circle. Smear 1 tsp of ghee over it and along the edges and cook on a high flame till the dosa turns brown in colour and crisp. Fold over to make a semi-circle or a roll. Repeat steps 5 to 8 to make 4 more dosas. Serve immediately with sambhar. Idli and Dosas need no introduction. One of the most famous South Indian breakfast or snack dishes, the dosa is quite versatile too. This oats dosa is a healthy breakfast option. The oats dosa for weight loss tastes as good as regular dosas, especially when served with the trademark coconut chutney and sambar team! Being free of high glycemic index rice, this dosa is perfect for an obesity menu too. Heart patients and those with high blood pressure too can include them in their diet. Tips for oats dosa. 1. In the winter season, the batter takes a little more time to ferment than 12 hours. To speeden up the process of fermentation, you can add ½ tsp of fenugreek seeds along with water before fermentation. 2. Cook the dosa on a high flame for uniform cooking and golden brown colour. You can also try other dosa recipes like Quinoa Dosa. Enjoy oats dosa recipe | oats dosa for weight loss | Indian oats dosa with urad dal | oats dosa – healthy breakfast | with step by step images and video below.

Khakhra is one of the handiest snacks to have whenever you feel the need for a quick bite! It is also filling, so you can even take it along in your tiffin box. Guess what, the khakhra also provides a wonderful opportunity to sneak in a lot of healthy ingredients. Check out this fabulous Rajgira Buckwheat Brown Rice Flour Khakhra, which is loaded with nutritious flours. This crisp and gluten-free snack has an apt mix of three awesome flours. Rajgira flour is rich in fibre and iron, and has a fairly high protein level too. Buckwheat flour has antioxidants power, and helps lower cholesterol. Brown rice flour adds to the fibre, calcium and zinc content of this snack. All in all, this is a must-try recipe, because you will love the taste too!

karela tikki recipe |bottle gourd tikki | healthy Indian tikki | karela tikki with garlic tomato chutney | with 33 amazing images Though unpleasantly bitter, karela tops the list of diabetes-friendly foods. It contains 'gurmarin', a polypeptide that works like insulin in our body and helps to regulate blood sugar levels. Combine karela with carrot and low-fat paneer to make these surprisingly delicious Karela Tikkis. Moreover potatoes have been replaced with oats as binding agent. Potatoes have high glycemic index and hence have been avoided in these Karela Tikkis for Diabetes. Oats, on the other hand, contain ‘beta-glucan’ which are also known to help manage diabetes. All the veggies used in these Bitter Gourd Tikkis add a dose of fiber, which too help to control blood sugar levels. In all, these Karela Tikkis are a perfect snack for Diabetics. With these tikkis, you will overcome the notion that karela is extremely bitter. All the flavour enhancers like lemon juice, coriander and green chilli paste show their magic very well. Serve Karela Tikkis with diabetic-friendly Garlic Tomato Chutney or Mint and Onion Chutney. Enjoy how to make karela tikki recipe |bottle gourd tikki | healthy Indian tikki | karela tikki with garlic tomato chutney with detailed step by step photos and video below.

healthy buckwheat dhokla recipe | kuttu dhokla | high fibre buckwheat dhokla | healthy dhokla - breakfast recipe | with 24 amazing images. healthy buckwheat dhokla recipe | kuttu dhokla | high fibre buckwheat dhokla | healthy dhokla - breakfast recipe is a nourishing breakfast or snack with amazing health benefits. Learn how to make kuttu dhokla. To make healthy buckwheat dhokla, clean and wash the buckwheat in enough water only once. Washing it more will cause the starch to drain out. Drain the excess water using a strainer. Combine the buckwheat, curds and 1/3 cup of water in a deep bowl and mix well. Cover with a lid and keep aside to soak for at least 4 to 5 hours. Add the green chilli paste, ginger paste and salt. Add 1/2 tsp fruit salt (optional). Let the bubbles form. Mix batter gently. Pour half the batter into a greased 175 mm. (7") diameter thali and spread evenly by rotating the thali clockwise. Steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked. Repeat to make 1 more thali. Cool slightly, cut into pieces and serve immediately. Snacks don't always have to be fat traps! With a bit of tact, you can make healthy versions of most of your all-time favourites. So, you get the best of both worlds – great taste and good health. Here is a delicious healthy dhokla - breakfast recipe that proves the point. Buckwheat is one such cereal which has a well balanced amino acid and thus is a high quality protein, especially for vegetarians. This protein when served in the form of kuttu dhokla can help to maintain cell health of various organs like skin, heart, liver and even immune cells. Rutin found in buckwheat helps maintain blood flow and prevents fatty clot formation in the arteries. It improves heart health and is beneficial for those suffering from heart ailments. Now, get ready for the surprise. There is no oil used in making this delectable snack. So this no fat, high fibre buckwheat dhokla is good for those having high blood cholesterol levels also. Its low GI makes it a suitable choice for diabetics too. A good source of fibre helps to keep you full for long hours and keep the gut healthy too! This and many more nutritional benefits - make healthy buckwheat dhokla a good snack for all! Tips for healthy buckwheat dhokla. 1. Remember to wash the buckwheat so as to remove the starch. Wash it once and not many times. 2. Depending on the weather and temperature in your area, the soaking time will vary. We suggest a minimum of 4 hours of soaking which can increase to 5 to 6 hours during winter season. Enjoy healthy buckwheat dhokla recipe | kuttu dhokla | high fibre buckwheat dhokla | healthy dhokla - breakfast recipe | with step by step photos.

Cocoa powder is a good substitute for high calorie chocolate sauce in these attractive pinwheels. Enjoy this scrumptious snack occasionally to satisfy your sweet tooth. Try to keep it for special occasions like a party and remember not to go overboard. For a variant you can try Orange Rum Cake , Soya Chocolate Pancakes with Strawberry Sauce or Date and Apple Kheer .

oats adai recipe | oats spinach pancake | healthy oats recipe for weight loss | Indian vegetable oats adai | keerai adai | with 33 amazing images. oats adai recipe | oats spinach pancake | healthy oats recipe for weight loss | Indian vegetable oats adai | keerai adai is an instant healthy snack for people of all ages. Learn how to make oats spinach pancake. To make oats adai, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl along with 1½ cups of water and mix well. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 15 minutes. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), grease it with ¼ tsp of oil, pour a ladleful of the batter on the tava (griddle), spread it in a circular motion to make a 125 mm. (5") adai and cook it using ¼ tsp of oil till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides. Repeat step 3 to make 7 more adais. Serve immediately with green chutney. Adai is one of the most popular South Indian snacks. It is a slightly thicker pancake compared to dosas, and is made with a spicy batter of rice and pulses. Here, we have made a modern variant using crushed oats - Indian vegetable oats adai. The keerai adai is quick and ready in minutes. This recipe is made with a batter of oats and spinach boosted with flavourful ingredients like onions, green chillies, ginger and spice powders. Oats being rich in fibre, this healthy oats recipe for weight loss will keep you full for quite some time. It is also packed with nutrients, such as the folic acid, iron and leutin from spinach, which help to increase haemoglobin levels and benefit the heart too. Diabetics too can include this oats spinach pancake in their meals. With a perfect crunch and awesome flavour, this is a good recipe to enjoy for breakfast! Tips for oats adai. 1. To make the batter, add water gradually. 2. The batter has to be of pouring consistency. 3. If the batter has become thin, you can add 1 to 2 tablespoons of crushed oats. 4. If the batter is too thick, adjust the consistency by adding little water. 5. Spinach can be substituted with chopped fenugreek leaves. Enjoy oats adai recipe | oats spinach pancake | healthy oats recipe for weight loss | Indian vegetable oats adai | keerai adai | with step by step photos.

chana dal and cabbage tikki recipe | healthy cabbage chana dal cutlet | non fried tikki Indian snack | chana dal cabbage tikki for weight and diabetes | with 20 amazing images. To make chana dal and cabbage tikki, combine the chana dal, green chillies and 2 tbsp of water in a mixer and blend in a mixer to a coarse paste. Transfer the paste into a bowl, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and keep aside. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and grease it using ¼ tsp of oil. Shape a portion of the mixture into a 63 mm (2½ “) flat round tikki and immediately cook it on the tava (griddle) on a slow flame, using 1/4 tsp oil, till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides. Repeat step 5 to make 5 more tikkis. Serve immediately with green chutney. Diabetic-friendly ingredients like chana dal and cabbage, flavoured elegantly with mint leaves and cumin seeds powder, make brilliant non fried tikki Indian snack! The crispness of these tikkis brought about by the interplay of chana dal and curds is indeed remarkable, but must be had fresh off the tava to enjoy the perfect texture. Being cooked with minimal oil, these chana dal cabbage tikki are good for weight and diabetes. The high fibre in them is enough to keep you going till the next meal. Two tikkis is the suggested serving size. Chana dal being a good source of protein and phosphorus, it helps in bone strengthening also. Senior citizens can include these tikkis in their diet, they are easy to chew and full of wealthy nutrients. With many other nutrients like B vitamins, vitamin C, iron, magnesium and zinc, these healthy cabbage chana dal cutlet are a wise choice for mums-to-be also. Tips for chana dal and cabbage tikki. 1. Adjust the quantity of besan if needed. The tikkis should bind well. If they don’t bind, add 1 more tablespoon. 2. Assemble the mixture just before cooking the tikkis, else the salt might release water and make rolling and cooking the tikkis difficult. 3. Also shape them one by one and directly cook them on a tava (griddle) and also do not shape the tikkis in advance. Enjoy chana dal and cabbage tikki recipe | healthy cabbage chana dal cutlet | non fried tikki Indian snack | chana dal cabbage tikki for weight and diabetes | with step by step photos.
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