Raksha Bandhan is a festival that celebrates the affection between brothers and sisters. Families get together, exchange gifts and prepare traditional meals. However, at such festivals one should endanger one’s health. We have some nutritious recipes for you to help you celebrate this festival with the added benefit of a healthy diet!
The festival of Raksha Bandhan is not complete without delicious dishes and sweets prepared on this memorable day. Your love for your annoying partner can be strengthened by showing your love through gestures. You can make your candy at home this time instead of using sugary candy bars.
Dried fruits Laddu
Dry Fruit Laddus are the best choices as they are delicious and a healthy snack. Children and adults alike can benefit from this. It does not contain any harmful ingredients like sugar or preservatives or artificial food colors. It’s a healthy snack full of nutrients. In addition to fiber, dates also contain vitamin C and vitamins of the B complex. The fiber in figs helps with indigestion. Raisins contain potassium, which helps treat high blood pressure.
ingredients
- Dates (chopped) – 2 pieces
- Almonds – 1 tsp
- Raisins – 1 tsp
- Dry figs – 2 No.
- Green cardamom [peeled and seeds crushed] – 1 No.
Directions
Step 1
Take a pan and toast the almonds until they turn brown.
step 2
Chop the dates and figs and add to the roasted almonds.
step 3
Also peel the cardamom and roughly pulverize the seeds.
Step 4
Put the chopped dates, figs, raisins, almonds and the coarsely ground cardamom powder in a grinder and grind.
Step 5
First, grind the ingredients into a coarse mass that you can spread on a tray or plate, or put in a bowl.
Step 6
Roll them into a small ball and the laddus are ready.
Step 7
Dried fruit laddus are best served straight away or chilled.
Oat apple Phirni
In addition to being good for your heart, oats are good for your blood sugar and cholesterol as well. Vitamins A, C, and K are found in apples, along with fiber and minerals like phosphorus and magnesium. Apples are also loaded with fiber, which is beneficial in lowering blood cholesterol. The calcium and milk protein in milk make it a good source of nutrition. It is healthier when nuts are added as they provide good fats. Due to its low sugar content, this recipe is suitable for diabetics.
ingredients
- Oats (coarsely ground) – 15 g
- Grated apple (unpeeled) – ½ cup
- Milk – 1 cup (100 ml)
- Almond / walnut (crushed) – 1 tsp
- Flax seeds (toasted) – 1 tsp
Directions
Step 1
Bring the milk to a boil in a large, nonstick saucepan.
step 2
Add oatmeal and stir continuously for 2 minutes over medium heat.
step 3
After removing from the flame, let it cool down a bit.
Step 4
Mix the apple, walnuts, almonds and flax seeds with the roasted flax seeds and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes
Step 5
It’s ready to serve. Serve chilled.
About the author: Hasti Singh is a fitness trainer and sports nutritionist.
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