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M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
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Navneet Kaur
Diet
The festival of Baisakhi is about great food, the taste of tradition, dance and dhol. If you've planned on eating healthy doesn't mean you cannot enjoy the festival and its delicacies. Here is a list of some healthy snacks that you can enjoy guilt-free during the festival of Baisakhi.
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The peanut gur chikki makes for one of the favourite Baisakhi snacks. The combination of peanuts with jaggery makes the chikki taste divine. The best part about the peanut gur chikki is that despite being sweet it's loaded with various health benefits.
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Popcorn, also called Makai, is a low-calorie healthy snack. These make for one of the most popular Baisakhi snacks. Just make sure to be careful with the toppings to not load them with calories.
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Til ke laddoo is a traditional winter sweet prepared in almost every household. The ladoos are made using sesame seeds and jaggery. The laddoos should be stored in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
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This traditional combo is one of the most celebrated Punjabi delicacies. Sarso has zero sugar and fat, which makes it even healthier. While makka is rich in protein, carbs, fibre and fat, again making it a healthy food option.
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Pindi channa is boiled chickpeas wrapped in spices and cooked to perfection. You can try it with simple phulkas or rice to make for a quick and easy treat.
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Carrots are the basic ingredients used to make gajar halwa. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene and various other nutrients. Adding milk to halwa adds the goodness of calcium and adding some nuts increases the good fat content in it. So, do not stop yourself from enjoying this super yummy dish during the festival of Baisakhi.
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Makhanas are heart-healthy snacks. Low in cholesterol, sodium and saturated fats, makhanas make for a perfect healthy snack. And because festivities are incomplete without a generous serving of sweets, ending the Baisakhi celebration with makhana chiraunji ki kheer is one of the most healthy options.
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We all love having hot spicy aloo tikki with loads of dahi and spices in it. Why not make your aloo tikki healthy by adding some corn and palak to it? Instead of deep-frying, you can shallow fry or air fry the tikkis to make them healthier.
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