I want to know healthy recipes for my festival?
vbala m asked:
Hi , Diwali is just around the corner. Got to know about a special healthy recipe this time. please let me know.
healthy breakfast recipes
Hi , Diwali is just around the corner. Got to know about a special healthy recipe this time. please let me know.
healthy breakfast recipes
Diwali is a special occasion. Festive sweet are better. Mine favorite is coconut barfi. My family makes its traditionally. All would love it. All would ask for that healthy recipe of that sweet.
I found a couple of healthier Diwali recipes for you!
Quinoa Vegetable Pulau
2 cups water
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 small sticks of cinnamon
2 cloves
2 tbsp corn or olive oil
2 tbsp grated coconut
2 tbsp chopped green coriander
1 cup diced carrots and cauliflower florets mixed (or any other combination of vegetables)
1 cup processed quinoa, rinsed and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 green chile, sliced
1 tsp lemon juice
Salt
Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and saute the onion. Meanwhile, bring the water to boil with the salt and lemon juice in a separate pan. When the onion wilts and softens, add the garlic, ginger, hot pepper, cinnamon and cloves. Stir for 30 seconds. Toss in the quinoa and vegetables. Pour the boiling water into the pan and bring the mixture to a full boil. Reduce heat to very low, cover the saucepan with a tight lid and cook for 20 minutes. After turning off the heat, leave the lid on and do not stir for at least 15 minutes. This lets the quinoa bloom and plump up. Then stir gently to distribute the vegetables and grains evenly. Sprinkle grated coconut and chopped coriander before serving.
If you’ve never use quinoa, it’s a whole grain you can find in larger markets. If you have a natural foods or health foods store near you they’ll definitely carry it. I use it often. It’s better for you than rice and has a stronger, almost nutty flavor.
Sugar-free Rasmalai
2 cardamom pods
1 15-oz container ricotta cheese
1 16-oz container of half and half (soy milk may be used to reduce fat content)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Splenda (or to taste)
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Mix two tablespoons Splenda with the ricotta cheese until thoroughly blended. Spread the mixture in an 8 x 8 inch baking pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the edges start to turn light golden in color. Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, bring the half and half to a full rolling boil. Peel the cardamom, crush the seeds and add to the boiling half and half. Let it cool, then add the rest of the Splenda and stir. Cut the cooled, baked cheese into 1-inch squares and pour the half and half mixture over it.
I also found this link that is full of recipes for a healthier Diwali.
Hope I helped. And have a happy and healthy Diwali! ‘Tis in October this year, isn’t it? Means there will be a food festival downtown in my city, so I *must* find the exact date so I can go! ☺
Edit: Jothi, I love all kinds of kolaches, too! You can make the pastry a bit healthier by using reduced fat cream cheese/neufatchel. You can also use Splenda instead of the sugar in the recipe. My Grandmother is diabetic, so I use it often and things turn out just fine.
good healthy sweet recipe
Just check into my site which is for vegans and advocates healthy cooking. Hope you find some interesting, easy to cook healthy recipes.
By the way your question gives me an idea to write about a few healthy sweets recipes I have in my treasure before the onset of festive season. Thanks !
u cud try cashew barfi-everyone luvs it!….rasmalai & pedas r also gud
Godhumai Mavu Halwa
It is also called Wheat Halwa / Wheat Flour Halva, Atta ki hulva, a very tasty and delicious sweet dish.
It is an easy to prepare dessert. It can be had at any time.
Wheat flour is called Godhumai mavu / Gothumai maavu / Godumai mavu in Tamil language.
It is also called Atta in Hindi.