Friday, August 3, 2007
7:13 PM
K. Shah - VHh
Quinoa Recipe Ideas
Good to Know: Quinoa, is an extremely nutritious seed. It has a protein value that is extremely
high (12-18%) and the protein it supplies is complete protein, meaning that it includes all nine essential amino acids. Quinoa is easy to digest and naturally contains no gluten. It is also a good source of dietary fiber, phosphorous, magnesium, and iron. If you are on a weight loss program or aiming for a high protein low carb diet, go for quinoa. Rice, Wheat, Corn, barley even if they are whole grains they do add to weight problems, but a seed based diet like Quinoa, Ragi(Finger Millet) will allow you to take charge of your weight. Even though whole grains, contribute an important part in the food pyramid there are various views on this and some believe these to be the cause of obesity, diabetes etc. But it is very difficult to eliminate grains, when you are used to a grain based staple. But substituting it with seeds like Millet, Quinoa at least one meal of the day will really help in moving towards the direction. Here are few Quinoa recipe ideas.....
high (12-18%) and the protein it supplies is complete protein, meaning that it includes all nine essential amino acids. Quinoa is easy to digest and naturally contains no gluten. It is also a good source of dietary fiber, phosphorous, magnesium, and iron. If you are on a weight loss program or aiming for a high protein low carb diet, go for quinoa. Rice, Wheat, Corn, barley even if they are whole grains they do add to weight problems, but a seed based diet like Quinoa, Ragi(Finger Millet) will allow you to take charge of your weight. Even though whole grains, contribute an important part in the food pyramid there are various views on this and some believe these to be the cause of obesity, diabetes etc. But it is very difficult to eliminate grains, when you are used to a grain based staple. But substituting it with seeds like Millet, Quinoa at least one meal of the day will really help in moving towards the direction. Here are few Quinoa recipe ideas.....
Dals | Stews
DALS
STEWS
- Dal Makhani
- Gujarati Dal Panchvati OR Mixed 5 Lentils Soup
- Gujarati Toor Dal (Split Pigeon Peas Soup)
- Gujarati Kadhi (Hot Yogurt Soup)
- Moong Dal With Spinach
- Tuver Ni Dal Dhokli (Wheat Flat Bread Strips in Lentil Soup)
STEWS
- Beetroot Sambar - Split Pigeon Peas & Vegetable Stew
- Brown Rice Sambar Sadam(Brown Rice, Pegion Pea in Vegetable Stew)
- Cabbage & Split Chickpea Curry/Stew
- Mixed Vegetable with Mung Beans Stew
- Quick Pumpkin Sambar
- Quick Sambar- Vegetarbles in Lentil Soup
Starters | Appetizers | Chaat
Good To Know: You can really WOW your holiday guests by serving a few simple and tasty appetizers before sitting down to the table. Pick just one or two of these to serve as hor d'oeuvers. Keep the portion size small (bite size), so that your guests are not too full before sitting down at the table. You could also just make several of these appetizers for a cocktail party. Many of these recipes can be made in advance, which makes life a lot less hectic on the day of your party.
- Authentic Methi Gota / Pakoda (Gram Flour - Fenugreek/Spinach/Cilantro Fritters)
- Baked Pakoda
- Indo-Chinese Vegetable Spring-rolls for Spring
- Indothai Whole Wheat Noodles
- Plantain & Blackbeans Veggie Patty
- Ragi(Finger Millet), Black Chick Pea & Mung Bean Pakoda
- Sabudana Vada - Sago Peanut Fritter
- Karachev
- Masal Vadai/Vada (Bengal Gram Fritter)
- Chakri /Murukku
CHAAT
- 10-Minute Channa Chaat- Guilt free snack
- DABELI - A traditional Gujarati Street Snack
- Dahi Vada (Lentil Dumplings in Sweet Yogurt Sauce)
- Healthy Sprouted Bhel Recipe
- Nutritious Mixed Bean And Pomegranate Salad/Sundal
- Puffed Rice,Veggie & Sprouted Beans snack
- Jain Pav-Bhaji / Bhaji Pav
Low Carb Snack Ideas
Good to Know: It’s important to have access to nutritious low-carb snack food so that if you get hungry between meals you won’t reach for crackers and chips. Ideally, a low-carb snack should have protein, healthy fat, and some fiber (so the best thing would be to have some raw veggies with your eggs or jerky). Here are some easy snack ideas. I will be adding to the list as time goes on.
- Baked Pakoda(Healthy Bengal Gram Flour Snack)
- Usal Pav Yellow Peas Curry With Bread
- Black Bean Burger & seeking your suggestions on Soy Products
- Black Eyed Beans Snack
- Easy Veggie Mediterranean Multigrain Wrap/Pinwheels
- Garbanzo Bean & Cooking Banana Cutlet
- Khaman Dhokla (Spicy Steamed Bengal Gram Flour Cake) & Green Chutney
- Nylon Instant Khaman Dhokla
- Protein Packed Vegan Kidney Bean, Brown Rice and Oats Patties
- Roasted Lentil Vegetable & Fruit Fusion Salad/Snack
- Cold & Creamy High Protein Lowfat Italian Sandwich
- Low fat Channa dal(Bengal Gram) Fritters
- Low-fat, Gluten free Multigrain Savory Pancakes
- Lowfat Eggless Banana Walnut Apricot Muffin / Bread / Cake
- Lowfat Methi Na Muthiya Dhokla (Steamed Fenugreek leaves & chick-pea flour snack)
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Guilt Free Low Fat Snack Ideas
Good to Know: When hunger strikes, make sure you're prepared with low-fat snack options. Rather than heading to the vending machine, keep a few of these homemade, healthy snack foods on hand. From low-fat dips perfect for fresh veggies to smoothies and from frozen, chocolate-covered bananas to low-fat muffins and granola bars, there's a recipe for every sweet or salty craving.
- 10-Minute Healthy Peanut Raisin Bar - Gluten free Diabetic friendly
- Baked Spicy Peanuts & Apple, Banana, Kiwi Coconut Shake
- Banana-Oat Bar
- Go Nuts For Peanuts..Peanut Sundal/Stir Fry
- Indothai Whole Wheat Noodles
- No Bake Almond Date Energy Bar
- Nutritious Mixed Bean And Pomegranate Salad/Sundal
- No bake Healthy Granola Bars
- Nuts Stuffed Dates - Guilt Free Snack
- Peanut Salad
- Plantain & Blackbeans Veggie Patty
- Puffed Rice,Veggie & Sprouted Beans snack
- Whole Wheat Soft Pretzel(Guilt Free Snack)
