Jalfrazie is usually a dish with green chillies, capsicum and onions as the base. I have used my favourite combination of corn kernels and mushrooms as the main ingredients but if these are not your favourites, feel free to use any other vegetables of your choice.
Paneer Tikkas are cottage cheese and capsicum cubes marinated in tandoori spices. To get thick curds, hang the curds in a muslin cloth and drain out the liquid. This takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Approximately 1 cup of curds will give you ½ cup of thick curds.
Paneer Based Snacks and
Starters like Paneer Tikkas are sure to start off any
Party in a totally fun-packed way.
A colourful, child-friendly version of a grown-up snack!
Yam and capsicum smeared with cumin flavoured butter and grilled. You can even toss them in a non-stick pan if you are not up to barbequing them.
A very famous Far Eastern specialty. Paneer, mushrooms and capsicum skewers served with a peanut marinade.
This sizzler is laden with a bounty of flavours and spices. A delicately flavoured rice noodle preparation is topped with a smoky, curry flavoured satay, grilled and served with a spicy-sweet peanut sauce and crispy potatoes.
Interesting colours, textures and flavours make this spicy dish quite enjoyable.
Now, this is what one would call a colourful and flavourful dish! the marinade is what makes this recipe unique. Use any vegetable of your choice, serve to your guests and win abundant praises. As this is cooked without oil, it is both nutritious and low in calories. In case skewers are not available, use toothpicks. . . It turns out as good as with skewers, believe me!
This is, without a doubt, my favourite skewer recipe and I’m sure it will become yours too, if you try it just once! Usually skewers and kebabs require lot of oil for cooking, making them a ‘prohibited’ food for diabetics. No more crest-fallen faces! Here is a modified, healthy recipe with less oil and using nutrient-rich tofu (soya paneer). Tofu is easily available in the market.
Those who suffer from diabetes are prone to infections, and require a high dose of immune-boosting nutrients like proteins, vitamin A,C, zinc etc. Ingredients like tofu, capsicum and mushroom provide a sufficient dose of these vital nutrients.
Cooked on a non-stick pan with less oil, it is a perfect lip-smacking snack that can be had without worrying about an increasing waist-line or an angry look from the physician during your next health check-up!
A cold macaroni salad with vinaigrette dressing is just perfect salad to make if your meal theme is italian. Chunky cubes of tomato, capsicum, chopped spring onions and olives add in various flavours and textures to the macaroni. You could sprinkle some oregano into it too. Serve chilled and watch your loved ones take second helpings!
Hmm, almonds? Am i kidding? no, despite belonging to the nut family and having its share of quirks, almonds have their share of health benefits – they lower blood cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Note that I've used toasted almonds and not fried them, so as to keep a check on the calorie count. Plus, the vegetables contribute abundant nutrients to this dish – making it absolutely fine to have as an occasional treat!
You can also try other stir fries like
Spicy Stir Fried Baby Corn or
Broccoli, Mushrooms and Bean Sprouts Stir Fry .
The strappingly sweet and spicy flavour of the barbeque sauce dominates this crispy and colorful veggie starter, making it just perfect for a winter's evening spent with a warm group of friends. Not to forgotthe low-cal nature of this healthy appetiser!
A colourful selection of fresh and nutritious veggies is steeped in the charmoula marinade (of algerian and moroccan origin) and crisped to perfection. Make sure you make the marinade right, since that is the highlight of this recipe.