Very popular with my grandchildren, this curry is best relished with steaming hot phulkas .Both mushrooms and green peas are a storehouse of nutrients like fibre, zinc, potassium, folic acid etc. Making zero oil subzi is not as difficult as it may sound, as it does not totally prevent you from adding sinful ingredients like Cashewnuts, coconut, etc. but just requires you to use them moderately.

Dressed to kill, a salad that thrills! walnuts contain beneficial fatty acids (linoleic acid) that nourish and strengthen the arteries of the heart.

High in sodium, cheese is an absolute no-no for those with high blood pressure. An innovative cottage cheese sauce is a healthy substitute for high calorie white sauce in this popular baked dish.

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.

Jalfrazie is a combination of veggies flavoured with a sweet and sour gravy. The usp of this recipe however is the brown rice. Since it is not milled, its outer covering or bran that is rich in fibre is kept intact, making it a healthy and diabetic-friendly ingredient. It is good for weight-watchers too. Brown rice requires more water and takes more time to cook as compared to normal rice and so you need a little patience while preparing this recipe. Yet, believe me; every minute spent is worth the effort!

Khoya is the key ingredient that imparts not only richness and taste to any sweet or a dessert but also the required grainy texture and mouth feel. But knowing the fact that it is too high in calories it is always considered a culprit. Here’s a low fat and a healthier version of khoya made from low fat milk, which when added to any sweets and desserts allows you to relish them without any guilt. Recipes like Mixed Halwa , Orange Sandesh, Shahi Poli ,gets a different twist on adding of this low fat khoya.

True to the name, "subzi pasanda" is a veggie dish you will love! calorie-laden cashewnut paste is replaced with a healthy paste made with cauliflower and onions. Serve hot with whole wheat parathas for a healthy meal.

low fat seviyan kheer recipe | low calorie vermicelli kheer | low calorie seviyan kheer | healthy eid seviyan kheer is a slightly healthier version to the famous seviyan kheer. Learn how to make low calorie vermicelli kheer. If you have a sweet tooth and crave for desserts after a meal, here's a fast and quick option that you will truly relish. A healthier variant of the traditional seviyan kheer, this low calorie seviyan kheer does away with the use of full-fat milk, condensed milk and dry fruits. Even without these rich ingredients, the vermicelli thickens the low fat milk effortlessly to create a creamy concoction that's sure to appease your craving. To make seviyan kheer, low fat seviyan kheer, heat a broad non-stick pan, add the vermicelli, dry roast on a medium flame for 3 minutes or till it turns light brown in colour. Keep aside. Heat the milk and sugar in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally, while scraping the sides of the pan. Add the roasted seviyan and raisins, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the cardamom powder and saffron and mix well. Serve warm. Reduced use of sugar, compensated by the natural sweetness of raisins, gives weight-watchers the license to enjoy this mithai occasionally in small portions. A touch of cardamom powder and saffron add colour and flavour to this healthy eid seviyan kheer. This low calorie vermicelli kheer, lends enough calcium and protein to our meals minus too many calories by way of excess sugar. Though the use of sugar has been restricted to 1 tbsp, it doesn’t fail to please your taste buds. To go slightly healthy, you need to get accustomed to eating less of refined sugar which may be a cause of inflammation in the body. We have also added a handful of raisins to balance the sweetness and for added mouthfeel. This Ramadan try this healthier variant. Heart patients and those with high blood pressure can enjoy this dessert in small quantities on occasions. Tips for seviyan kheer, low fat seviyan kheer. 1. Use whole wheat vermicelli only and not vermicelli made of maida. The latter variant is more refined and devoid of many nutrients including fiber. 2. Serve within 10 minutes of preparation while it is still warm. If it takes longer to serve, then adjust the consistency by adding a little low-fat milk. Enjoy low fat seviyan kheer recipe | low calorie vermicelli kheer | low calorie seviyan kheer | with recipe and photos below.

A light and tasty pudding not only for diabetics but for all those who are health conscious and want to avoid sugar laden desserts. The low fat milk used in this recipe has a wealth of nutrients like protein and calcium which is extremely essential for the maintenance of healthy bones. I have used one teaspoon of sugar to make the caramel, but you can avoid it and simply enjoy the custard.

Skim milk and corn flour are used as thickening agent to give body and creamy texture to the ice-cream. Brown bread is healthy as is made from whole wheat flour and makes this ice-cream unique delicacy in itself.

A lighter version of the conventional carrot halwa which is filled with vitamin a for clear vision.

Desserts are no longer featured in food to avoid for the diabetic. Here is an innovative way to dig into a spoonful of your favorite dessert, without being ridden by guilt! Relish this mousse made with china grass and low fat milk, flavoured with cocoa and coffee. Remember, however, ambrosia too should be limited to a small portion!

Masoor spells iron shakti, which is very important to build hemoglobin levels and ward off fatigue and tiredness. Make this basic brown in advance to save on time and efforts. I have added apricots and raisins to the masoor masala to make it more interesting.