This is a very elegant appetizer and perfect for serving to guests with some wine! It’s not too much work to make and relatively healthy as well, but looks and tastes amazing!
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Paneer Afghani Tikka (Spicy Grilled Indian Cottage Cheese)
Paneer Tikka is a North Indian appetizer where chunks of paneer are marinated in yogurt and spices and then grilled in tandoor (Clay oven). This recipe is for Afghan Paneer Tikka and is from the kitchen of mughals, known for their culinary skills. Instead of a clay oven, I grilled paneer/ vegetables in a pan. Alternatively, an electric/ gas oven can be used.
Use fresh paneer and serve it hot with green chutney and lemon.
Potato Pinwheel Bites (Bite Size Samosa Alternate)
Samosas are a popular Indian snack. Sometimes we crave eating homemade samosa but do not feel like putting in all the effort to make it. Potato pinwheel bite is an alternative that tastes like samosas and fairly easy to make at home with little preparation.
Guar Beans (Cluster Beans) Curry
Guar (Cluster) beans have low carb and high fiber content and are extremely good for weight reduction and for diabetic patients. It also contains protein and calcium. This curry is not only healthy, but also very simple and easy to make.
If the beans are not tender, it may take a little bit of work to remove the thread from both sides but the effort is worth the end result.
Serve with dal (lentil) curry and chapati.
Diabetic Friendly Vegan Breakfast Patties
Food trend, nowaday, is trending towards healthy vegan food with less carbohydrates, especially with diabetes and blood sugar prevalence at an all time high level. I tried to make vegan patties with lots of vegetables and used a small quantity of chickpea flour (contains lots of proteins) as a binder. It is very simple to make, tastes delicious and also can be stored for a couple of days in a fridge. The recipe below details the vegetables that I used but the recipe can use any vegetable that you like.
Enjoy this as breakfast or snack and require little effort.
Cranberry Brie Bites
This is a very elegant and tasty bite-sized snack that can be made quickly – it’s perfect for serving at parties! It tastes delicious, and is quite unique.