By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
October 14th, 2023
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Navratri, the vibrant and spiritually significant festival, is celebrated with immense zeal and enthusiasm throughout India. It spans nine nights of devotion, dance, and delicious food. Here are 8 diabetes friendly dessert ideas for Navratri.
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Kheer is typically made with rice or vermicelli. For a diabetes-friendly version, replace these ingredients with makhana or fox nuts. Fox nuts are low in carbohydrates and high in fiber, making them an excellent choice for diabetics.
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Dates provide natural sweetness and fiber while nuts add healthy fats and protein. Combine chopped dates and mixed nuts like almonds, walnuts, and pistachios, then shape them into bars for a festive delight.
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Pumpkin is a low-carb vegetable with a natural sweetness. Cook it down with a hint of ghee, cardamom, and a sugar substitute to create a delicious halwa that won’t cause blood sugar spikes.
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For a refreshing and diabetes-friendly dessert, consider a yogurt parfait with layers of Greek yogurt, berries, and a sprinkle of crushed nuts. Berries are low in sugar and high in antioxidants, making them an excellent choice for managing blood sugar levels.
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Paneer is a low-carb and high-protein dairy product, making it an ideal ingredient for diabetes-friendly sweets. You can make a barfi by blending paneer with a sugar substitute and flavouring it with cardamom or saffron for a festive touch.
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Combine the richness of almonds and the tropical flavor of coconut for a festive treat. Almonds are a great source of healthy fats and protein and help regulate blood sugar levels.
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This Kerala special dish is made of puffed rice infused with jaggery, grated coconut and cardamom that evokes a diabetic friendly festive spirit.
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An easily digestible dish which is high in protein. These seeds contain a significant amount of fibre and micronutrients. It is a source of essential fatty acids and vitamin E which help in reducing inflammation and oxidative stress.
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