Navratri 2024: Festivals are synonymous with mithais and bingeing. Weight-watchers can try these five healthy recipes to indulge in the festive spirit, without compromising on their health goals. Would you try avocado sandesh or sugar-free gajjar halwa cake? Also read: Craving a healthier dessert? Try these 5 millet-based recipes that offer a nutritious twist on classic treats Finger millet sesame seed ladoo (By Chef Niriksha Reddy, Sous Chef, ITC Grand Central) Millets are full of fibre, proteins, minerals, vitamins, besides antioxidants.
They are gluten-free and don't cause blood sugar to spike due to their low gylcemic index. Sesame seeds are a rich source of protein, calcium and magnesium. They help lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
Unrefined cane sugar or jaggery, has low glycemic index. It is known to activate serotonin, a mood-elevating hormone. Ingredients: 1cup ragi flour.
1⁄2 cup sesame seeds. 1⁄2 cup unrefined cane sugar/ Karumbu sakkarai. 4 Tbsp ghee.
2tbsp milk. Method In a pan roast ragi flour in ghee, on low flame for a couple of minutes till the raw smell goes and then transfer it onto a plate. Toast sesame seeds till they start popping and transfer to the plate.
Blend this mixture along with cane sugar in a mixie jar. Powder and transfer to a plate. Immediately start making ladoo as the residual heat from grinding the mixture is sufficient to let it hold the shape.
For the last three ladoos, sprinkle a little milk to make the ladoo. Serve/ store in an.