Doesn’t a plate full of delicious dishes look ravishing after a long and busy day? While it seems like a good idea to dig into a plate full of food to ward off the stress, it is not so good for your health! Your dinner should be the lightest meal of the day,topped with healthy foods. The simplest way to let food support your health and let you stay slim and fit is to understand what you eat. Fast but fatty foods are what quick-service restaurants historically offered an array of dietary disasters that fill the stomach with fats, lead to clogged arteries and leave the muscle unfuelled with carbohydrates.
Having said that, here are some things you should keep in mind when it comes to following a healthy diet.
Be mindful of these things when preparing light dinner recipes!
To stay fit, follow these dietary tips:
1. Add healthy nutrients in your diet
Add millet and whole grains to your diet, lean sources of protein, and dairy products. Such food provides proteins, fibre, key vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Millet should be a part of your light dinner recipe. Image courtesy: Shutterstock
2. Include more fruits and vegetables
Add a variety of fruits and vegetables to your diet as they provide antioxidants which help in fighting harmful free radicals.
3. Avoid certain foods
Avoid foods with saturated fats, sodium, added sugar and refined carbohydrates, red meat, sugar, sweetened beverages, high processed snacks like chips.
4. Exercise daily for 30 minutes
Eating an early and light dinner helps to improve sleep, improve digestion, boost metabolism, reduce blood pressure and also reduce the risk of lifestyle diseases.
Healthy dinner recipes to stay on track with your fitness goals
Here are a few healthy and light dinner recipes that you can try-
Chickpea platter
100 grams of boiled chickpeas
50 grams of paneer
1 Onion
1 Green chilli
1 tomato
A handful of coriander leaves
A handful of spring onion chopped
30 grams of barnyard (Sama rice)
1 tbsp of grated carrot
¼ cup of boiled peas
¼ cup of beans
¼ cup of broccoli
Recipe:
1. Heat the pan on medium flame. Add olive oil and cumin seeds and let it splutter. Now, add boiled chickpeas, salt and little garam masala.
2. Soak the barnyard for 1/2 hour. Heat pan on gas on medium flame. Add olive oil and all the chopped vegetables. Add double the quantity of water and salt. Let it boil. Once it starts boiling, add a barnyard.
3. Heat the pan on medium flame. Add olive oil and stir-fry all vegetables. Now add salt and crushed black pepper.
4. Now on a platter, arrange chickpeas, paneer cubes, cooked barnyard and cooked vegetables.
5. Squeeze lime juice and garnish with coriander leaves. Your chickpea platter is ready!
1. Knead pearl millet flour with lukewarm water. Leave it aside for some time.
2. Roll out a very thin chapati of 8 to 10 inches of kneaded dough.
3. Heat Tava on gas on medium flame, and cook chapati till half cooked.
4. Remove chapati from tava .Let it cool down.
5. Make a fine paste of Rajma and add salt, and pepper to it.
6. Now spread the boiled Rajma paste on your pizza base and top it with Paneer cubes, corn and capsicum and green chutney cheese sauce.
7. Sprinkle some chilli flakes, and oregano and cook it for 10 minutes on a slow to medium flame after covering it with a lid.
Your delicious Pearl Millet Pizza is ready to eat!
How to make lettuce quinoa wrap? Image Courtesy: Freepik
Recipe:
1. Wash quinoa properly with water and soak it for 2 hours. Wash Moong Dal and soak it for 3 hours.
2. Heat pan, add olive oil, and cumin seeds let it splutters, add all vegetables and saute it for some time. Add salt and black pepper and let it cook partially.
3. In a pan, cook the quinoa and Moong Dal with double the amount of water and salt, and pepper.
4. Add cooked vegetables when the quinoa is half cooked. Cook till the quinoa is fully cooked.
5. Place each lettuce and leave separately. Apply salsa sauce on lettuce leaves, then put cooked quinoa with vegetables on a lettuce leaf.
6. Pour some lemon juice and garnish it with onion rings and coriander.
7. Fold it into a wrap.
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From the KNKX archives, these four stories dig into the details on Thanksgiving food from rolls to turkey to...duck! Enjoy this sampling and have a great holiday!
2021: 'The best turkey we’ve ever had’: A loyal following in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District
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Richard Chang, at right, hands over one of Kau Kau’s roasted turkeys to customer Vincent Langsy, who is sharing the tradition with his partner's family for the first time.
Kau Kau BBQ Restaurant in Seattle's Chinatown-International District started roasting Thanksgiving turkeys decades ago. It's now an enormously popular tradition with many repeat customers. KNKX Arts & Culture reporter Grace Madigan talked with both the folks behind the tradition and the people it means so much to.
In this episode of FOOD, longtime KNKX jazz host Dick Stein and food commentator Nancy Leson compare dinner roll recipes and debate the number one job of the fluffy Thanksgiving sidekick: to soak up gravy or butter?
5-spice duck from Peony Modern Kitchen in Bellevue.
Having said all they could say about Thanksgiving, longtime KNKX jazz host Dick Stein and music commentator Nancy Leson share their passion for another fowl fit for the table: duck.
2014: Save time, stress and sanity with Thanksgiving make-aheads
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Nancy Leson's favorite: Pasta & Co.'s cranberry-sour cherry-rum sauce.
KNKX food commentator Nancy Leson always hosts huge gatherings for Thanksgiving. One way she keeps the cooking-day rush to a minimum is to make what she can in advance, especially her favorite cranberry sauce, which keeps so well she can make it six months ahead of time. Meanwhile, longtime KNKX jazz host Dick Stein decided to add something new to his Thanksgiving menu: Squash toasts with ricotta and cider vinegar.
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What is it about the winter season that makes us look forward to it so eagerly? One of the most frequent answers will undoubtedly be - crunchy, delicious, and fresh vegetables. Don't you agree? This time of year, we fill our vegetable baskets with a variety of seasonal veggies and fruits, including carrots, radishes, leafy greens, and more. All of these natural and healthy ingredients are used to create a plethora of delectable dishes. Sarson ka saag, gajar ka halwa, palak paneer, and other indulgent dishes are just a few examples. In addition to the aforementioned recipes, we have a few winter special paratha recipes that will keep you warm. For a quick lunch, these parathas are the ideal choice because they're tasty as well as highly nutritious. So, without further ado, let's get started on making them at home.
Winter Lunch Recipes: Here're 5 Classic Paratha Recipes You Must Try This Winter Season
1. Khasta Methi Paratha - Our Recommendation
Let's begin with this one. In many Indian homes, this paratha recipe is a wintertime staple. It's quick, delicious, and packed with the health benefits of methi (fenugreek) leaves. Pair it with curd and chutney and you're set. Click here. You can also give it a cheesy twist by adding a bit of cheese as a stuffing. For that recipe, click here.
2. Beetroot Paratha
Beetroot is packed with nutrients that benefit our health in a variety of ways. Given this, we present to you a beetroot paratha that should undoubtedly be a part of your diet. For the full recipe of beetroot paratha, click here.
3. Palak Paratha
We get hungry just thinking about ghee-slathered, hot, crispy parathas. This paratha recipe is loaded with spinach goodness. Remember to serve your palak paratha with butter, pickles, or yogurt as a condiment of your choice! Click here for the complete recipe.
4. Mooli Ka Paratha
For its distinct, hot and pungent flavour, radish (or mooli) tastes delicious as a stuffing in parathas. This vegetable is even more appealing due to its low-calorie content. Click here for the complete recipe.
5. Sarson Ka Paratha
If you're tired of eating the same sarson ka saag, here's a recipe that will help you incorporate mustard greens into your diet in a fresh way. Sarson ka paratha is the name of this dish. For the detailed recipe, click here.
Try these recipes at home for a quick lunch and let us know what you think in the comments section. Stay tuned for more winter special recipes.
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Whether we want to eat light or just want a healthier meal, we turn to salad. It is the perfect feel-good meal that can be rustled up in no time. Even a novice cook can make a good salad by just combining all the ingredients together. Since, salad is usually low in carbs, we make up for the nutrient deficit by adding lots of proteins and other nutrients, and the best protein-rich food to pick is egg. Not only egg salads taste great, but they are also fulfilling and make for a wholesome meal.
If you want to make egg salad a part of your regular diet, you don't have to worry about monotony. Here are some different kinds of salads you can make in rotation and enjoy a protein-rich egg salad with newer taste every single time.
Here're 7 Egg Salads For Light, Protein-Rich Meal:
1. Egg Tomato Salad (Our Recommendation)
Looking for a healthy salad for your weight loss diet? This combination of eggs and tomatoes, along with onion, garlic and some olive oil will offer you both health and taste. Click here for the recipe of Egg Tomato Salad.
2. Potato And Egg Salad
This salad will be enjoyed by both adults and kids, alike. Potatoes and boiled eggs are loved by all, and both these foods, when mixed with gherkins, parsley and creamy mayonnaise, make for an irresistible dish. Click here for the recipe of Potato and Egg Salad.
3. Breakfast Egg Salad
Kick-start your mornings with a plate of goodness. The breakfast egg salad combines chicken sausages, eggs, lettuce, capsicum and tomatoes. Garnished with honey mustard dressing, the salad is to die for. Click here for the recipe of Breakfast Egg Salad.
4. Warm Egg Lettuce Salad
If the dipping temperatures are making you want to have a warm meal every time, this salad is perfect for you. Scallions and shitake mushrooms, sauteed in olive oil, are drizzled with a citrusy vinaigrette, and then topped with frisee (lettuce) and poached eggs. Click here for the complete recipe of Warm Egg Frisee Salad.
5. Green Bean Salad with Egg
With just a few ingredients, you can make this green egg salad in minutes. Mix green beans, parsley and boiled eggs, and season with olive oil and butter. Add some crunch with breadcrumbs, and you have a great meal on your plate. Click here for the recipe of Green Bean Salad with Egg.
6. Egg Bean Salad
If you fancy a tangier and healthier salad, then this green bean salad is made without butter and includes tomatoes, lime juice and, of course, eggs. Click here for the recipe of Egg Bean Salad.
7. Grilled Corn And Egg Salad
Corns and eggs make a fantastic pair, more so in this salad as corns are grilled to infuse smokiness in this dish. The addition of tomatoes, onion, olives, lime and lots of spices make it even better. Click here for the recipe of Grilled Corn and Egg Salad.
Put your favourite eggs to good use. Make delicious and satiating salads for anytime meal.
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Leaves are falling, and the smell of pumpkin spice permeates the air. It’s that time of the year when family and friends gather to give thanks and, of course, eat some delicious food. Get ready to celebrate this Thanksgiving with mouth-watering recipes that are so good you will want to eat them all year round:
Cranberry Brie Pastry Tarts from Half Baked Harvest
These bite-sized cranberry brie pastry tarts are the best appetizers for any occasion, especially Thanksgiving. The red cranberries add a festive touch to the delicious sweet and savory snack, and the brie brings out a subtle yet buttery taste. They will be gone as soon as you bring them out, so try these pastry tarts this holiday season.
Brussels Sprouts with Garlic from The New York Times
The New York Times’ Brussels sprouts are crispy, delicious and a perfect combination of flavors. With just six ingredients, this Thanksgiving dish is the best solution for anyone who needs a simple recipe. The combination of balsamic vinegar and garlic fills your mouth with overwhelmingly unique yet delicious flavors. Once you try these sweet caramelized Brussels sprouts, they will be your go-to recipe for years to come.
Buttery Rolls from Bon Appétit
Rolls are the perfect addition to almost any Thanksgiving dinner, and these pull-apart rolls from Bon Appétit are essential. These fluffy, buttery rolls take some time as they are made from scratch, but trust me, the process is worth it. The end result will leave you and your guests wanting more.
Classic Stuffing from Epicurious
What is Thanksgiving without stuffing? Stuffing can be hard to master, with so many different ingredients to choose from and ways to cook the dish. This recipe from Epicurious simplifies the process and creates the perfect flavor combination of bread, celery, onions and herbs. Try this classic vegetarian-friendly stuffing and wow your guests with your cooking skills.
Swiss Chard and Sweet Potato Gratin from Smitten Kitchen
Although this is not a dish you always see at Thanksgiving, Smitten Kitchen’s Swiss Chard and Sweet Potato Gratin is a fan favorite and the ultimate side if you are looking to make something more unique. Swiss chard is not the easiest item to prep, but it will be worth it once you try the gratin. The fusion of sweet potato and swiss chard creates an unusual yet delectable fall dish that will keep you coming back for more.
Creamy Mashed Potatoes from Spend with Pennies
Mashed potatoes are a Thanksgiving staple — you almost never see a table without a large dish of appetizingly creamy mashed potatoes. If you are on mashed potato duty this year and feel the pressure, this recipe from Spend with Pennies will solve all of your cooking worries. This dish pairs well with any sauces as well as gravy, so feel free to keep it simple or throw in extra spices or cheese to add a dash of flavor.
Green Bean Casserole from Allrecipes
You can’t have Thanksgiving without a mouth-wateringly delicious green bean casserole on the table. The dish is the perfect way to add some vegetables to your meal. Allrecipes makes the process easy for you with just four ingredients in this scrumptious dish: green beans, canned soup, cheese and French-fried onions. Give it a try this Thanksgiving.
Martha’s Macaroni and Cheese from Smitten Kitchen
Mac and cheese is always a go-to comfort food, and during Thanksgiving, it adds a warm, homey touch to the meal. Martha’s Macaroni and Cheese from Smitten Kitchen is a cheesy and delicious addition to any holiday festivities. This flavorful pasta, along with its crunchy bread topping, pairs well with anything from broccoli to bacon. Trust me, this mac and cheese will be gone as soon as you set it down.
Apple Crisp from The Chunky Chef
Curling up in a blanket and watching a movie while eating a warm apple crisp with ice cream sounds like the ideal way to end your Thanksgiving. This Old Fashioned Apple Crisp recipe from The Chunky Chef is an easy and decadent dessert to make after a long day of festivities. Smelling the apples and cinnamon wafting from the oven will be enough to make you want to bake another batch.
The Great Pumpkin Pie from Sally’s Baking Addiction
When I think of the fall season or Thanksgiving, pumpkin pie is one of the first things that comes to mind. The dessert is the perfect way to complete your Thanksgiving holiday, and this recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction will top off the meal and wow your guests. Despite being so full they cannot eat anymore, the combination of cinnamon, nutmeg and pumpkin baked into the pie will keep everyone coming back for a second slice.
Varanasi, also known as Kashi and Banaras, is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. The food served in Banaras' lanes perfectly explains the history of the city. Every single item has a unique history and tale to share, as well as a very authentic, distinctive flavour, captivating texture and taste. In addition to how delicious they are, the best things about these street foods are their affordability and year-round availability. If you want to try the authentic flavours of Banarasi food in the comfort of your own house, we have got you covered. We have shortlisted 5 Banarasi-style recipes to try as your next special breakfast. So, what are you waiting for? Let's get started with the recipes.
Breakfast Special: Here're 5 Banarasi-Style Breakfast Recipes You Must Try:
1. Chura Matar - Our Recommendation
Chura matar is a breakfast dish from the streets of Banaras. It is a popular breakfast option in the city. This recipe, also known as chooda matar or matar poha, is made with flaked rice that has been generously cooked in pea-based masala and roasted cashew nuts. Click here for the complete recipe.
2. Kachori Sabzi
When we think of spicy snacks, kachori is probably the first thing that comes to mind. And it's definitely difficult to limit yourself to just one, especially if the crispy kachoris are dipped in a hot potato curry! For the complete recipe, click here.
3. Banarasi Bhaji
The city's favourite breakfast dish is Banarasi bhaji, which is made with protein-rich black gram (kale chane), potatoes, and a variety of spices and lemon juice. Find the recipe here.
4. Chai Malai Toast
The simplest of all! You only need to make a cup of tea and toast. Yes, we're referring to the all-time classic 'Chai Malai Toast.' To prepare this, all you need to do is toast bread, spread malai and top it with sugar. It's ready!
5. Chenna Dahi Vada
Banaras-style Chena Dahi Vada is a savoury snack made with Chena or paneer that is a perfect combination of sweet and sour and is topped with sweet curds and chutneys.
Try out these recipes and let us know how you all liked them in the comments below.
Varanasi, also known as Kashi and Banaras, is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. The food served in Banaras' lanes perfectly explains the history of the city. Every single item has a unique history and tale to share, as well as a very authentic, distinctive flavour, captivating texture and taste. In addition to how delicious they are, the best things about these street foods are their affordability and year-round availability. If you want to try the authentic flavours of Banarasi food in the comfort of your own house, we have got you covered. We have shortlisted 5 Banarasi-style recipes to try as your next special breakfast. So, what are you waiting for? Let's get started with the recipes.
Breakfast Special: Here're 5 Banarasi-Style Breakfast Recipes You Must Try:
1. Chura Matar - Our Recommendation
Chura matar is a breakfast dish from the streets of Banaras. It is a popular breakfast option in the city. This recipe, also known as chooda matar or matar poha, is made with flaked rice that has been generously cooked in pea-based masala and roasted cashew nuts. Click here for the complete recipe.
2. Kachori Sabzi
When we think of spicy snacks, kachori is probably the first thing that comes to mind. And it's definitely difficult to limit yourself to just one, especially if the crispy kachoris are dipped in a hot potato curry! For the complete recipe, click here.
3. Banarasi Bhaji
The city's favourite breakfast dish is Banarasi bhaji, which is made with protein-rich black gram (kale chane), potatoes, and a variety of spices and lemon juice. Find the recipe here.
4. Chai Malai Toast
The simplest of all! You only need to make a cup of tea and toast. Yes, we're referring to the all-time classic 'Chai Malai Toast.' To prepare this, all you need to do is toast bread, spread malai and top it with sugar. It's ready!
5. Chenna Dahi Vada
Banaras-style Chena Dahi Vada is a savoury snack made with Chena or paneer that is a perfect combination of sweet and sour and is topped with sweet curds and chutneys.
Try out these recipes and let us know how you all liked them in the comments below.
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Everyone knows that the most enticing part of any fete is the appetizers. (And don’t even get us started on cheese boards.) But it’s time to move beyond what you know about party foods: Let’s trade the standard crudités platters and chip dips for something a little more exciting. If you’re looking for inspiration, why not try one of these 58 easy finger foods recipes for a crowd? We've got everything from next-level pull-apart breads to bite-size poppers to even options for vegans. We’ll bring the wine—see you tonight.
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, no sugar, vegetarian
Looking to really shake things up? Look no further. These easy and unexpected phyllo bites are creamy, spicy and irresistible. Serve them with hot pepper jelly to really wow the crowd.
Careful: One bite of these babies, and your guests will be back every weekend for more. But since the glaze requires just five ingredients, maybe you won’t mind.
Why We Love It: slow cooker recipe, crowd-pleaser,
We love meatballs. We love chicken tikka masala. So we combined them and used our Crockpot (plus a bit of garam masala) to develop layers and layers of flavor. The recipe serves four as a main, but more as an appetizer.
52. Lunch Kebabs with Mortadella, Artichoke and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Time Commitment: 30 minutes
Why We Love It: no cook, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly, <10 ingredients
Layer your favorite deli meats and veggies (like mortadella and artichoke hearts for lots of flavor) between mini slices of bread. Just like that, your next-level appetizer is ready.
Pop quiz: Which appetizer will have your guests buzzing for days: (A) veggie platter, (B) canapés or (C) bite-sized chicken and waffles? The answer is definitely C.
58. Everything Bagel Pigs in a Blanket with Cheater’s Aioli
Katherine Gillen
Time Commitment: 35 minutes
Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, beginner-friendly
They’re just as easy to make as the original, but with a special “pretzel” treatment that gives a gorgeously golden brown crust, and a sprinkle of everything seasoning.
Katherine Gillen is PureWow’s senior food editor. She’s a writer, recipe developer and food stylist with a degree in culinary arts and professional experience in New York City restaurants. She used to sling sugary desserts in a pastry kitchen, but now she’s an avid home cook and fanatic baker.
