The steamed spinach dumplings are usually served in a rich cheese sauce, almond sauce or butter sauce. For a healthy combination, this has been substituted with a low cal, yet creamy pumpkin sauce. Make sure to add all the dumplings and the sauce to the whole wheat spaghetti just before serving.

The chunky vegetable spread has everything you need to start your day well – protein from the dairy products and ample fibre and vitamins from the veggies. The use of low-fat cottage cheese and milk ensures a low calorie count, making this spread truly healthy, wealthy and wise, while the parsley adds a brilliant touch of flavour to it.

This delicious herb-flavoured spread is made by combining cottage cheese with yoghurt, parsley and dill which can be served as a healthy spread on whole wheat bread toasts for breakfast.

Hmm, just the name fires one’s imagination! get, set and feast on this baked version of dragon rolls. Although the outer covering is still made of maida, the calories that come out of deep-frying are eliminated, making this a 26-calorie joy ride!

A traditional Punjabi tikki morphs into an innovative low-cal satay when combined with veggies and paneer. As a cross-cultural touch, i have included my favourite spring onion dip in this recipe. At 44 calories per satay, we suggest a serving size of two.

Use low fat paneer and minimal oil to cook these light and elegant tikkis, guaranteed to keep you going till lunch or dinner.

Have you ever imagined steaming paneer?! in this innovative recipe, a collection of vegetables and dill leaves add colour to the dumplings, while oats and semolina add the crunch. The temptation multiplies when complemented by the spicy sauce.

A well balanced main dish with an italian flavour using low fat paneer for protein and whole wheat flour and vegetables for minerals, vitamins and fibre. This party favourite recipe is more appealing in its fat free form and i am sure you will enjoy it more.

One of my favorite weight loss snacks, each canapé has only 57 calories. Rich in calcium, it also provides essential fatty acids from olives, which help get the glow back on your skin.

Go green with this methi and palak combo and build up reserves of vitamin A, calcium and folic acid.

A recipe that can be made in no time, considering there is no cooking involved! it’s an instant hit if served chilled. If you don’t want to use chilli paste, use a dash of tabasco sauce instead.

True to its name, the Suhana Hara Kebab is one of the most charming starters you can think of, so charming that you’ll want to snack on it any time, any day! Interestingly, this kebab of green peas, paneer and sweet corn bound together by mashed potatoes is flavoured with cardamom powder instead of the usual savoury spices! While this gives it a unique flavour, a coating of crushed corn flakes gives it an irresistible texture too, making it a true winner in all aspects.