Here is an interesting and low cal way to truly enjoy and relish your favourite baked dish without compromising on health! I have given this dish a healthy turn by making it with a low cal sauce and low fat paneer… however, ensure you use absolutely fresh paneer to get the desired smooth and creamy texture. You can use any vegetables of your choice; however, I chose broccoli as it is rich in vitamin C, A and other plant chemicals, which fight the free radicals that can cause damage to body cells. Both broccoli and baby corn are crunchy and blend well with the creamy sauce.

A secret portion from turkey to make sure your kids bubble with energy! both wholesome and nutritious, this is an ideal recipe for breakfast.

This extremely popular mexican delicacy leaves a lot of room for your imagination – you can feel free to experiment with any stuffing of your choice. Plus, it is also a quick-fix since the tortillas can be made in advance and stored in a deep freezer, to use whenever required. This healthy dish is a meal by itself as it has whole wheat flour, vegetables, tofu, etc. I have used low fat cream and mozzarella cheese so that this recipe can feature on a diabetic menu. For the tomato sauce, i have used a sugar substitute instead of sugar, to retain the taste.

Asparagus and corn come together augratin; in a delectable dish that is ideal for small family dinners. Augratin typically means 'covered with cheese, filled with white sauce and baked in an oven'. You may be amused to note that the literal translation of the french phrase is 'with the burnt scrapings from the pan'!

Sliced french bread is topped with a freshly-made basil paste, chopped tomatoes, capsicum, zucchini, and cheese. Try using olive oil in the pesto for a lovely original italian flavor.

Macaroni fits well into almost any baked dish. Here's a quick combo of macaroni and vegetables, which satiates your hunger pangs and delights your taste buds at the same time.

Au gratin - the name says it all. A dish covered with a healthy sauce, whole wheat bread crumbs and mozarella cheese and then baked. It is usually served form the dish in which it is baked. Submerge yourself in this divinely baked dish to please your taste buds occasionally. Try other diabetic friendly baked dishes like Huanciana Broccoli and Baby Corn or Baked Vegetables in Spinach Sauce .

An Italian meal is incomplete without pasta – and here is a luscious pasta recipe with loads of vegetables, whipped up especially for diabetics. Usually, pasta is high in calories as it is made using a generous quantity of cheese, but the health-conscious need not worry any more, as pasta can be made low calorie by using a moderate amount of mozzarella cheese and less oil. It can be made healthier too by using whole wheat pasta if it is easily available, however do not fret if it isn’t – this recipe is fine by itself if had in moderate amounts occasionally.

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 delicately flavoured salad which could also double up as a substantial meal. If buffalo mozzarella is difficult to find, you can substitute with feta cheese, which is a slightly salty fresh cheese if greek origin. Traditionally, pinenuts are used in pesto-but cashews or pistachios do just as well. This pesto can also be used to make a delicious pasta dish too.

A cheesy delight served with a delicate, spicy and tangy tomato red wine sauce! Serve as a starter or evening tea snack or enjoy with a bowl of hot soup .

Some ingredients like asparagus and parsley are rarely used in indian cuisine, so making interesting sandwiches like the asparagus bruschetta would ensure that such healthy greens are included in our diet—and in a tasty way too. Flavoured simply with paprika, this open sandwich brings scents of italy to your dining table. !

The deep dish tomato cheese delight is a thick crust pizza cooked in a deep pie-dish with interlaced layers of tomato and mozzarella cheese. It is magical how just a few basic ingredients can result in such a fantastic pizza!

Popeye the sailor could never do without a dose of spinach. You too can experience the magic of this super ingredient in this dish. It is a sure-shot hit at cocktail parties as well! Cream crackers are lower in calories and hence good for diabetics – they are infinitely better than biscuits made from refined flour! Try other diabetic snacks like Mixed Sprouts Open Toast or Caramelised Capsicum Crostini .