Nobody can resist this simple but delicious combo of rice noodles topped with fresh greens and a tangy dressing.

Though slightly time-consuming, this subzi is definitely worth the effort. Capsicum is a good source of vitamin C, an antioxidant that fights disease-causing free radicals and boosts our immune system while corn increases the allure of this dish manifold!

Curds and onions add zing to this baingan recipe. Teamed with steamed rice it forms a meal that will be fondly remembered by your taste buds.

Shredded vegetables are stir-fried on a hot flame before cooking with vegetable stock, sauces and spices. Corn flour thickens this soup that is served super hot with a garnish of spring onions. A great way to begin the chinese meal!

Shredded spinach torn lettuce, crunchy bread sticks, bean sprouts and cherry tomatoes are tossed in with a yummy honey-lemon juice and spring onion dressing. Crunchy in every spoonful, just ensure you eat it immediately after the dressing is mixed in. Enjoy!

Fresh vegetables like baby corn, snow peas and bean sprouts are tossed together in garlic to make this delectable stir-fry. The cornflour and water mixture helps to make a thick sauce which coats the veggies lightly and prevents them from drying out.

This dish can be served as an appetiser or a main course. The sauce is unusually tangy. You can also toss the gnocchi (pronounced: 'nyoki') in any other sauce of your choice.

These steamed Chinese dumplings are a hot favourite. Select the best quality of wanton wrappers. Most large provision stores with freezer space keep wonton wrappers. Accompany this starter with Chinese Soups , Stir-fries and Noodles to create an authentic mini meal.

Mushrooms tossed in a fiery salsa makes a super appetizer or can even be used a pasta sauce if it is thinned down with a little wine and cream.

A whole crisp fried tortilla makes the bottom layer on top of which beans and cheese are piled high. The ingredients traditionally offer contrasts of soft and crisp, hot and cold, sharp and mild. While the Mexicans put meat in their tostadas, this recipe uses cottage cheese. Serve with Burnt Sweet Corn Salad and Mexican Fried Rice to create a sumptuous meal that you will love to dine on.

A nutritious pasta with a spicy tomato sauce.

Simple and sophisticated are two words that come to mind when one thinks of Lebanese cooking. Lebanon is where Arabian cuisine meets the Mediterranean providing the framework for an exotic cuisine that's loved the world over. This combination comprises of a bed of bean and spinach rice topped with a spicy vegetable curry along with falafel. Serve it with chilled yoghurt spiked with roasted cumin seeds to tone down this fiery sizzler.

I have modified this traditional Chinese delight a wee bit to suit the diabetic constitution! You can further vary the spices according to your taste, or even use schezuan sauce instead of soya sauce for a variation. Low fat paneer can be replaced by tofu or soya curd to make it even more healthy. Do try other diabetic friendly recipes like Baked Mushroom Rolls with Tomato and White Sauce or Stir Fry Wrap with Mushroom Sauce .

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 .