Transform Fast Food into Healthy Snacks : Who doesn't like fast food? Especially children have such a craze for it that they have to be repeatedly interrupted for it. But if it is his wish, he should always eat momos, chow mein or pizza burger for lunch and dinner instead of home food. In such a situation, if you also want that both the taste and health of your children remain intact, then you can make these things at home with a little twist.
We all know the disadvantages of junk food, but it is not possible to stay away from them completely. Whenever children are asked what they would like to eat, their answer comes in the form of these things. In such a situation, you can keep in mind that junk food should be given occasionally only on special occasions and it should be limited in the daily diet. Also, try to inculcate the habit of a balanced diet by explaining to children the importance of fresh home-cooked food. In this way, both the taste and health of the children can be taken care of.
Whenever children want to eat fast food or junk food, it is better to cook it at home with a little effort instead of going out. You can prepare it in a healthy way at home. This will give kids the taste they want, but in a more nutritious and healthy form. Today we have brought for you a healthy recipe to make fast food available in the market at home.
Make these changes in the ingredients and method of preparation :
Whole wheat or multigrain flour: Use whole wheat or multigrain bread instead of maida. It is rich in fiber and good for digestion.
Filling: Use lots of steamed vegetables (like peas, carrots, capsicum) and proteins (like paneer, tofu, or rajma) in momos. This will increase nutrition.
Cooking method: Instead of deep frying, prepare momos in an air fryer or bake them in the oven. In this way the amount of oil will be less and it will be less calorie.
Side Dish: Serve momos with fresh salad and homemade sauce.
Make these changes in the ingredients and method of preparation :
Flour: Use whole wheat or millet flour instead of maida.
Bake instead of frying: Use air fryer or baking instead of deep frying.
Filling: Instead of potatoes, use boiled vegetables (like peas, spinach, carrots) and proteins (like paneer, tofu).
Make these changes in the ingredients and method of preparation :
Noodles: Use whole wheat, multigrain, or zoodles (zucchini noodles) instead of refined noodles.
Oil: Use olive oil or mustard oil in small quantities.
Vegetables: Add more vegetables (like cabbage, carrots, broccoli) and include proteins like soy chunks or tofu.
Sauces: Make low-sodium sauces at home.
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Burgers: Use whole wheat or oat buns instead of flour burger buns.
Patties: Make grilled or baked patties instead of deep-fried patties. Use patties made from kidney beans, gram or vegetables.
Cheese: Opt for low-fat cheese or avocado.
Mayonnaise: Use Greek yogurt or hung curd instead of mayonnaise.
Make these changes in the ingredients and method of preparation :
Pizza Base: Choose a whole wheat, oats or quinoa base instead of regular crust.
Toppings: Use fresh vegetables, olives, and cheese instead of processed meats.
Sauce: Use home made tomato puree.
Cheese: Use low-fat cheese or protein-rich cheese.
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Puri: Use baked or air fried puri instead of deep fried.
Filling: Use boiled gram, moong, and sprouts.
Water: Use fresh mint water and less spicy, homemade water.
Make these changes in the ingredients and method of preparation :
Banner: Mix ragi, jowar or millet with the traditional batter.
Filling: Instead of potato masala, stuff with spinach, paneer, or mixed vegetables.
Oil: Use coconut oil or ghee.
Make these changes in the ingredients and method of preparation :
Vada: Instead of frying, air fry or bake it.
Pav: Use whole wheat pav.
Chutney: Use chutney with less sugar and salt.
Make these changes in the ingredients and method of preparation :
Pav: Use whole wheat or multigrain bread instead of flour pav.
Vegetables: Add more vegetables (like capsicum, broccoli, carrots).
Reduce the amount of butter and use coconut oil or mustard oil.
Side Dish: Serve a bowl of salad with vegetables.
Make these changes in the ingredients and method of preparation :
Instead of deep frying the cutlets, place them in a baking tray and bake.
Filling: Mix mung beans, chickpeas, brown rice and vegetables with potatoes.
