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Dahi Pohe / Curd Pohe

Healthy RecipesFebruary 9, 201918Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dahi Pohe or Curd Pohe is a typical Maharashtrian snack which is easy make, low in fat & nutritious dish. You can eat as breakfast or even for a meal. Poha or rice flakes is very low in calories & easily digestible, making it perfect meal for those who have sluggish digestive system & high blood…

Hummus

Healthy RecipesFebruary 9, 201933Views 0Likes 0Comments

Hummus is a dip or spread, popular in Middle East & Mediterranean countries. It is a good source of fibre which helps to regulate blood sugar, promotes growth of healthy bacteria, anti-inflammatory& is a good source of protein. Hummus provides a wide variety of vitamins and minerals. It is also a great plant-based source of protein,…

Spinach Corn & Paneer Sandwich

Healthy RecipesFebruary 9, 201928Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sandwiches have become an integral part of our life. We can eat sandwiches for breakfast, lunch, dinner. However, too much of butter, mayonnaise, cheese can make it unhealthy. This recipe makes the sandwich, nutritious, healthy & tasty too. Spinach is a great source of folate, vitamin K, calcium, dietary fibre, potassium, magnesium and vitamin C, all…

Beans Salad

Healthy RecipesDecember 19, 201830Views 0Likes 0Comments

Beans are Low GI foods, because of their slow digestion and absorption properties, cause only a gradual rise in blood sugar and insulin levels. They are high-quality carbohydrates, lean protein, and soluble fiber. Include them in your meal plans at least thrice a week as it helps stabilize your body’s blood-sugar levels. Ingredients: Mixed Boiled Beans (Rajma, Chole…

Hung Curd Sandwich

Healthy RecipesAugust 26, 201838Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sandwich is a delight for any health-conscious individual. This version of sandwich is not only tasty, but it is easy to make too!! Hung cud is used to replace mayonnaise or cream, making it equally tasty and a lot healthier. Veggies packed with fibre and vitamins making it irresistible. Ingredients: To make the hung curd: Curd – 200…

Oil-free Dhokla

Healthy RecipesAugust 26, 201816Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dhokla is a famous snack item originating from Gujarat, India. Various cereals and pulses like Gram Flour (Besan), Rice and Chickpea, Rava are used to prepare this delicacy. In this version of “Oil-free Dhokla”, we have tried to keep it equally tasty but low on calories to make it healthier. Ingredients: Besan (Gram Flour) – 1 cup Rava…

Energy Bar [Homemade]

Healthy RecipesAugust 26, 201815Views 0Likes 0Comments

Energy bars, originally made for astronauts & called space food sticks, are used as a fuel for athletes, to help them have better energy levels. They come in different flavours and are very versatile in terms of their composition. Also called protein bars, health bars, granola bars, etc. they all fulfil the same purpose. However,…

Dry Bhel

Healthy RecipesDecember 7, 201730Views 0Likes 0Comments

Kurmura / Murmura (puffed rice) is to rice, what pop corn is to corn. Rice kernels are heated under high pressure in the presence of steam in a sand-filled oven to prepare kurmura. Dry Bhel is a commonly consumed form of puffed rice. This fat-free low-calorie snack is spicy, tangy and delicious. Ingredients: Kurmura – 2 cups Onion…

Oats Idli

Healthy RecipesDecember 6, 201736Views 0Likes 0Comments

Oats are cereals that have a significant amount of dietary fibre, daily consumption of which over weeks lowers LDL (Bad) Cholesterol and Total Cholesterol. The quality of protein in oats is as good as soy protein which, according to WHO, is comparable to egg or milk protein. Though oats are commonly consumed as porridge, it…