Diwali 2024 is finally upon us! From decorating your home to spending quality time with your loved ones, the 'Festival of Lights' is the most anticipated festival for all. While celebrations start right from Dhanteras, a couple of days before Diwali, they hit full force on this auspicious festival. And as Indians, no celebration is complete without food! But as soon as the festival is over, we are hit with the guilt of going overboard with the delicious treats and cheating wayy too much on our diets.
Well not this year! Ditch the post-Diwali guilt by replacing your regular snacks and sweets with these healthy ones and binge eat to your heart's desire with these mouthwatering yet nutirious options.
Baked samosa is a healthier version of the regular deep-fried ones. It is the frying of samosa in oil that makes it so unhealthy, so replace them with these equally tasty and crispy baked versions and enjoy! In fact, you can experiment with the fillings as well and go with a paneer samosa rather than the potato one to make it even more nutritious.
Who doesn't like a look tikki? The answer is probably no one! While it is a delicious snack, it has its drawbacks too. So get creative and replace the aloo with power-packed quinoa. This not only makes the tikki all the more healthy, but it also greatly reduces the calories. Rather than gaining weight after the festivals, by eating the tikki you can actually lose weight as this dish is often recommended by nutritionists to those trying to lose weight.
Dhokla is one of the most popular Gujarati snacks that is loved all over the country. The spongy delight is one of the few Indian snacks that is low in calories and is actually healthy for you. You do not need to change anything about this dish, as the regular dhokla that you have and so love is already at its healthiest!
Another popular Gujarati snack, Khandvi is made using gram flour and yoghurt, making it rich in protein. This tightly rolled savoury snack is one of the tastiest snacks loved by Maharashtrians. The light and airy snack is sprinkled with count shavings to add that crunch and is highly nutritious, making it a great addition to your Diwali party menu.
Diwali is associated with sweets like jalebi, kaju katli and soan papdi but did you know these sweets are extremely high in calories? So it's high time you switch your Diwali traditions to include some healthier sweets in your menu. One of those can be this nutritious and protein-packed kheer made using makhanas. Makhana or fox nuts are classified as a superfood due to their rich nutrient profile.
Additionally, replace sugar with natural sweeteners like honey, dates, agave or maple syrup to make your desserts even more healthy!
Another healthy dessert is this iron-rich halwa made using beetroot. This root vegetable is linked to many benefits like increasing hemoglobin and iron in your blood and is often recommended to people suffering from anaemia. So ditch your go-to halwas and try this healthy and delicious beetroot one this Diwali!
While all these sweets and snacks are healthier versions of regular ones due to a change in choice of ingredients or cooking method, you should always eat them in moderation and avoid over-eating to maintain your health.
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