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 .
A crunchy snack that rates high on the health quotient too, these rolls bring in the goodness of a well-chosen array of ingredients including celery, walnuts, paneer and lettuce!
Whole wheat bread adds to the fibre content, making the dish an all-round winner. Remember to select really fresh bread slices for the true experience. And you could add a little cream or milk if you find the mixture slightly dry.
Do try other
diabetic friendly snacks like
Nutritious Burger or
Paneer Tikka Kathi Rolls .
Stuffed pasta-cannelloni topped with yummy tomato sauce and low calorie white sauce! Cannelloni is made from plain flour, which when consumed in excess or regularly can be bad for health – this is because the flour is refined and gets converted to sugar quickly, thereby fluctuating blood sugar levels.
However, that is no reason to abstain from our favourite cannelloni! Simply mix in equal amounts of whole wheat flour to add a dose of fibre – this would prevent the rise in blood sugar levels. Stuff this cannelloni with a filling of your choice and lo and behold, you have an exotic dish.
I have combined pineapple and paneer to pep up the bland taste of cannelloni, and used low fat milk, paneer, mozzarella cheese and low calorie white sauce to further cut down on calories and fat.
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.
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.
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.
Baby corn paneer jalfrazie, new mothers will relish this exotic riot of colours with spring onion, baby corn and capsicum. Practically oil-free, this recipe certainly gets my vote for being balanced with ample protein, vitamins and minerals from the low-fat paneer and the veggies.
Paneer kalimirch, a protein rich dish for a healthier and beautiful you! poppy seeds are good source of calcium, protein, and iron. I have used low fat paneer, milk to curb down extra calories and fat. Ensure you soak the poppy seeds and cashewnuts in warm water before grinding them to get a smooth paste.