By Aishwarya Sahasrabudhe
July 11, 2023
Punjabi cuisine is known for its spicy, robust flavours and heavy use of ghee and cream. Over time the health-conscious have twisted the recipes and reimagined these classic Punjabi dishes with a healthy twist.
Instead of using refined flour or maida, whole wheat flour has quickly become popular as a healthier substitute to make flatbreads like roti and naan. Whole wheat flour is richer in fibre and promotes better digestion.
This low-fat version of the classic Punjabi favourite is made by using skinless chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices. Don't fret, the smoky, tangy goodness remains intact!
Sarson Da Saag or the Punjabi dish made with mustard greens is very healthy in itself. Try blanching the vegetables for retaining their nutrients and use olive oil instead of dollops of butter.
Enjoy this Punjabi favourite guilt-free by baking the bhature instead of deep frying them. Replace refined flour with whole wheat dough and prepare the protein-rich chole in reduced quantities of oil.
Gorge on a plateful of gajar halwa that is made by replacing white sugar with jaggery. This will add a rich, caramel-like flavour to the dish, while preserving some of the nutrients that are lost when refined sugar is used.
Instead of using full-fat milk, use skim or almond milk for making the rice pudding. This reduces the calorie count of the kheer while preserving its luxurious and indulgent quality.