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Five healthy yet scrumptious Holi recipes!

Last updated on: February 25, 2010 22:32 IST
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Here are five healthy yet scrumptious Holi recipes you can make for your family and friends!

Brown Bread Dahi Vada

Dahi vada is a traditional Indian snack prepared by soaking fried vadas in thick curd (dahi). It is a must cook on festive occasions especially Holi. Replacing the fried vadas with bread makes this mouth-watering snack a healthy one without compromising on the taste.

Good For: Heart disease, women's health, post-menopausal health

Health Factor: High in fiber, vitamins, iron and minerals

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Ingredients (Makes three servings)

Instructions

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Broken Wheat (Dalia) Kheer Recipe

A tasty and nutritious dessert made of broken wheat (dalia) cooked in milk. Broken or cracked wheat is an excellent source of fiber.

Good For: Heart disease, women's health, post-menopausal health

Health Factor: High in fiber, vitamins, iron and minerals

Preparation time: 25 minutes

Ingredients (Makes 2 servings)

Instructions

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Lauki Barfi

Last updated on: February 25, 2010 22:32 IST

Have you been avoiding sweets because you are conscious of your weight? Then Lauki Barfi is for you, try it.

Good for: Diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, weight loss

Health factor: Low sugar, low fat, high fiber

Preparation time: 35 minutes

Ingredients (Makes 10 Barfis)

Instructions

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Moong Dal Cheela

Last updated on: February 25, 2010 22:32 IST

Traditionally a Cheela (also called chilla, puda, pudla) is made with besan (chickpea flour), but there are several variations (with bajra, whole moong etc.). Using moong dal is a delicious way to include high amounts of protein in your diet.

Good for: Weight loss

Health factor: High protiens

Calories: 132 per 1 serving

Preparation time: 25 minutes

Ingredients (Makes 2 to 4 serving)

Instructions

Optional stuffing

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Thandai

Last updated on: February 25, 2010 22:32 IST

A cool and refreshing milk based drink, Thandai is traditionally made in India during Holi.

Health factor: High in calcium, protiens, minerals and vitamins

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Ingredients (Makes 6-7 glasses)

Instructions

Video: Holi special: How to make Thandai

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