This is the South Indian counterpart of kadi. It can be prepared with various vegetables like ladies finger, white pumpkin, capsicum, colocasia etc. Try other curries such as Mixed Vegetable Kuzhambu , Pumpkin Kootu , Kadala Curry and serve with plain rice .

Amani kozhakatai, these delicately-seasoned steamed rice balls are made as an offering during ganesh chaturthi in tamilnadu, but they can be served as a low calorie snack anytime!

Moong dal khandvi, a variant of the traditional besan-based gujarati snack, this recipe imbibes the goodness of moong dal flour. The art of making this farsaan lies in spreading the mixture thinly while it is still hot. Once the dough starts cooling, it becomes tough to spread the mixture and the sheets will be thicker.

Protein cup cakes, kids love attractive looking food – this variation of the traditional gujarati snack uses mixed flour and bottle gourd batter baked in muffin moulds. A yummy and protein rich treat that aids in their growth and development.

Citrus salad, macaroni, veggies, sprouts and fruits combine in a refreshing mint flavoured curd dressing creating a wholesome salad. Keep hunger pangs at bay and get back to shape!

This is a dry dish made with vegetables like beans, cluster beans or banana flower and dal. It usually goes well with More Kuzhambu , raitas like Red Pumpkin Pachadi or Doodhi Pachadi and dry roasted or fried appalam.

Colocassia leaves are a common ingredient in Maharashtrian and Gujarati cuisine. It is used to make wadi, paatra, and other such tasty dishes. Here is another tasty dish using this diabetic-friendly ingredient. You can make delicious Colocassia Leaf Raita by combining this low-carb leaf with curds, lemon juice, and an aromatic and flavourful tempering that enhances the subtle taste of the leaves. Use low-fat curds to curb the fat content. Serve them with Methi Crispies or Spicy Pudina Khakhras to enjoy a light snack.

This easy handva can be served in just a few minutes. While the bottle gourd and curds, add health and taste to convenience.

Try this interesting ‘re-mix’ of traditional patwadi with scrumptious sweet corn, bengal gram flour and everyday spices, made quickly and easily in the microwave.

A popular indian soup that simply cannot be missed when talking of an authentic north indian menu! this soup revels in the tangy flavours of its main ingredient, the ubiquitous tomato! a mixture of besan, salt and water is cooked along with the tomato puree for a creamy thickness. A tempering of curry leaves, mustard and cumin seeds in ghee sets this apart from the regular tomato soup and gives it its characteristic flavour. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with assorted papads.

A cold macaroni salad with vinaigrette dressing is just perfect salad to make if your meal theme is italian. Chunky cubes of tomato, capsicum, chopped spring onions and olives add in various flavours and textures to the macaroni. You could sprinkle some oregano into it too. Serve chilled and watch your loved ones take second helpings!

This versatile multipurpose dish can do wonders to satiate snack-time hunger pangs, or serve as a starter or even a meal in itself! Chana dal flour is beneficial for diabetics as it has a low glycemic index, and when combined with loads of veggies one gets an added fibre boost. This dish is baked and so the worries associated with frying are eradicated. With lesser calories and fat, this is a must-have dish. Do not become depressed if you do not have an oven; simply use a kadai – the result is as crisp and tasty as the baked one.

The batata vada burger can be thought of as a variant of mumbai’s famous vada pav, which is made using batata vada and pav bun. In this variant, the authentic vadas are stuffed inside burger buns with two types of chutneys drizzled over mayonnaise. The use of a traditional salad, lettuce leaves and cheese make this burger different from the regular vada pav. I suggest you add a bunch of onion rings while serving this burger to make it all the more inviting.

Sindhi kadhi showcases a tasty combination of vegetables like drumsticks, ladies finger and carrot in tamarind-flavoured gravy perked up with a wide range of spices and powders. It is indeed a delightful preparation that is sure to satiate your taste buds and your tummy!