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Quinoa protein savoury balls
About:
These are minty high protein, low fat bite sized balls. Peppers and onions add crunchiness in the bites and sauces makes it retain the moisture.
Health Benefits:
Quinoa is gluten free with a good balance of all eight essential amino acids; it is a good choice for vegetarians.
Quinoa is also high in fibre and has a low-GI, beneficial for keeping blood sugar levels stable; it is also an ideal grain for diabetics. It is one of the most nutrient rich grains being a good source of iron, Vitamin B & E. It is a “super food” and an amazing winter energizer.
So try this veggie quinoa minty balls with salad/rolls or pasta.
Yields: 10-12balls
Preparation time:25 minutes
Baking time: 25-30 minutes
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Cocoa Modak with coconut and dates molasses (sugar free)
About:
Lord Ganesh loves little steamed dumplings so during ganesh chaturthi varieties of modak is made. Modak is a steamed sweet dumpling made up of rice flour shells filled with a succulent mixture of jaggery and coconut.
Here in this recipe I have used cocoa powder along with rice flour to make shells just to give a chocolate tinge and made filling sugar free by adding dates molasses with and spices for the flavour.
Yields-10-12 modaks
Preparation time-30-40 minutes
Cooking time-10 minutes
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