{"id":1420,"date":"2021-12-13T12:56:16","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T07:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/?p=1420"},"modified":"2024-06-12T16:40:16","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T11:10:16","slug":"5-diabetes-friendly-christmas-recipes-that-are-simply-delicious","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/5-diabetes-friendly-christmas-recipes-that-are-simply-delicious\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Diabetes-Friendly Christmas Recipes That Are Simply Delicious"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas time and the delicious sweets and savouries are everywhere to be found. If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with diabetes, know that you don&#8217;t have to have only sugarless cookies or low sugar cakes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can make and eat a variety of dishes that are low in glycemic index and won&#8217;t upset your blood sugar levels. If you\u2019re looking for diabetes-friendly or healthy Christmas recipes, here are five diabetes-friendly recipes that are lip-smackingly good!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Top 5 Diabetes-Friendly Christmas Recipes are:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Recipe 1:\u00a0 Sweetened hung curd with poached peaches<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1435 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v4.jpg\" alt=\"peach hung curd\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v4-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v4-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v4-768x288.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/450;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v4.jpg\" alt=\"peach hung curd\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v4-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v4-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v4-768x288.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h4><b>Why this recipe is perfect for you:\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hung curd is packed with probiotics and is a good source of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/how-to-get-enough-protein-on-a-vegetarian-diet\/\">proteins<\/a>. And peaches and pomegranate are low GI fruits that make this a great dessert for those with diabetes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Ingredients:\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 cups of plain low-fat yoghurt\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half tsp saffron thread<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbs low-fat warmed milk\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbs stevia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 pods of powdered green cardamom\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Ripe peaches, skinned and sliced into wedges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Juice of half a lemon\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/3rd cup water\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40grams pomegranate seeds\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheesecloth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Method of preparation<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare hung curd using a cheesecloth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toast saffron in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat for 2 min<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transfer saffron threads to warm milk and set aside<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine hung curd, stevia, saffron milk, crushed cardamom and mix well<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to serve<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat a heavy bottom pan over medium-low heat and add peaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lemon juice and water, cook till tender<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve roasted peaches on top of the hung curd and garnish with pomegranate seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>\u00a0Recipe 2: Spiced apple pancakes<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1427 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v2.jpg\" alt=\"Spiced apple pancakes\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v2-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v2-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v2-768x288.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/450;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v2.jpg\" alt=\"Spiced apple pancakes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v2-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v2-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v2-768x288.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h4><b>Why this recipe is perfect for you:\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again a dish that has a low <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/understanding-glycemic-shocks-for-better-health-and-preventing-prediabetes-and-diabetes\/\">glycemic index<\/a>, these yummy pancakes are diabetes-friendly and healthy. Of course, always remember that any dessert must be eaten in the right portion.<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h4><b>Ingredients:\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half cup whole wheat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half cup oats flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half tsp baking powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half tsp Baking soda<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup low-fat buttermilk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup low-fat milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Egg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Grated apple<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup cinnamon powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half tsp cardamom powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half tsp olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/3 cup of water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40g pomegranate seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheesecloth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Method of preparation<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a large bowl, sift together both flours and baking soda<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a medium bowl mix buttermilk, milk, eggs together and whisk well<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and fold gently to form a smooth batter with no lumps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add apple and spices to the batter and mix well<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grease the skillet with oil and pour \u00bc cup batter into the skillet, cover and cook till done. Serve hot.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Recipe 3: Quinoa mushroom\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<h4><b>Why this dish is good for you\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several studies have demonstrated that quinoa may help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/how-to-use-your-blood-sugar-readings-to-manage-diabetes-like-a-pro\/\">manage diabetes<\/a>. It is rich in protein and fiber that help you stay full for longer. This helps in regulating calorie intake and managing weight, which are essential in managing diabetes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also high in several antioxidants that may help reduce the complications of diabetes such as diabetic eye disease, heart disease, and kidney diseases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The glycemic index of quinoa is around 53, which is lower than both white rice (around 74) and brown rice (around 68). Thus, quinoa causes a relatively slower increase in blood sugar than rice and wheat. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is particularly beneficial in individuals with diabetes where spikes in blood sugar may be dangerous.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mushrooms are fantastic as a low-glycemic, low-carb, nutritious, and delicious addition to any diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Ingredients\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Tsp olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 small shallot peeled and chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1tsp ginger garlic paste<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup cremini mushrooms wiped clean thinly sliced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 and a 1\/2 cups\/ 225gm quinoa, rinsed\u00a0 and drained<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1tsp finely chopped mint<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 bay leaf<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd tsp sea salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd turmeric powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd tsp ground black pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 cups low sodium vegetable stock or water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbs raisins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toasted slivered almonds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Method of preparation<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat a non-stick heavy bottom pan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add oil, add shallots and cook until translucent<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add ginger garlic paste saut\u00e9 for a minute, stirring well. Add cremini mushrooms and cook for 3 min<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add quinoa, mint, bay leaf, turmeric and black pepper and mix well to bring out the fullest flavours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly add stock and bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover and cook for 15 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garnish with golden raisins and slivered almonds and serve<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Recipe 4: Spinach and pear soup<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1438 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v7.jpg\" alt=\"Spinach soup \" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v7-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v7-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v7-768x288.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/450;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v7.jpg\" alt=\"Spinach soup \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v7-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v7-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v7-768x288.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h4><b>Why this dish is good for you:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spinach is a water-soluble veggie that has a negligible effect on your blood sugar, making it a good food to choose if you are following a diabetes-friendly diet<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding pear to this recipe adds to the deliciousness, making it a low GI dish.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Ingredients:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 medium onion, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 ripe green pears chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbs water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd tsp ground coriander<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 cups low sodium non-starchy vegetables or chicken stock<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150g baby spinach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbs chopped cilantro<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp garam masala<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd tsp ground pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc tsp sea salt<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Method of preparation<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a heavy bottom pan over medium heat, add onions, chopped pears and cook for 5 min<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Until they start to caramelize.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add 1 tbs water and cook until soft<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add coriander and cook for 2 min<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add vegetable stock and bring to simmer until pears are softened<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add spinach and cilantro and simmer for 1 more minute<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let it cool and transfer it into a blender and puree until smooth and creamy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve hot and season with garam masala, black pepper and sea salt.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soup can be topped with air-popped popcorn<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Recipe 5: Betroot tikki\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1428 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v3.jpg\" alt=\"Beetroot tikki\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v3-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v3-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v3-768x288.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/450;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v3.jpg\" alt=\"Beetroot tikki\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v3-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v3-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog-img-v3-768x288.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h4><b>Why this recipe is good for you\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beetroot is rich in antioxidants and nutrients and is especially good for people with diabetes. Beetroot also lowers your risk of common diabetes complications, including nerve and eye damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Ingredients\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150g Boiled peeled grated beetroot<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup finely grated carrot<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup cooked mashed potatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd tsp chaat masala<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd tsp chilli powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc tsp amchoor powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc tsp garam masala<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbs finely chopped cilantro<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc tsp salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1tbs cornflour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbs sunflower oil<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Method of preparation\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine all ingredients except the cornflour and oil in a large bowl and mix well<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and flatten into round tikkis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add cornflour to a plate, press\u00a0 tikkis\u00a0 into the cornflour and coat evenly coated on all sides<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat oil in a flat cast iron skillet and shallow fry the tikkis till golden brown.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drain on absorbent paper and serve hot.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/usFEEQLnnl0\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be quite challenging to make changes to your traditional holiday fare, especially when it comes to a festival like Christmas. 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