Nutrition Centre Recipes
Enjoy delicious and multicultural recipes, many of which are adjusted to improve their nutritional profile, without compromising on taste
Tomato and Roast Pepper Soup
13 November 2010
Feast your eyes on this runner-up recipe from the Aga Khan Health Board UK National Recipe Competition 2010. The vibrant red soup scored highly in terms of taste and nutrition. Less than 100 Calories per serving — enjoy!
Chinese Crunch Salad
28 October 2010
Crispy and colourful fresh ingredients made this one of the winning dishes in the Aga Khan Health Board UK National Recipe Competition 2010. Refreshing salad leaves, peppers and sugar snap peas are tossed together in a sweet chilli dressing and topped with crunchy cashew nuts.
Salmon Croquettes
7 October 2010
This is a runner-up recipe from the Aga Khan Health Board UK National Recipe Competition 2010. It is a twist on traditional potato croquettes. The ginger and chilli flavoured mashed potato is blended with chunks of poached salmon to create a delicious crispy starter.
Gajar ka Halwa
3 October 2010
Gajar ka Halwa is another name for carrot halwa. This recipe came from a runner-up of the Aga Khan Health Board UK National Recipe Competition 2010. It may not be the healthiest of desserts, but the dish scored very highly on taste, colour and texture.
Carrot and Walnut Cake
16 September 2010
This cake certainly has a healthy-sounding title and it tastes moist and delicious. But take note that even though it’s made from carrots and walnuts, both the icing and the cake mix are rich in sugar and fats. So don’t always assume a carrot cake is healthy — and watch your portion size.
Date Halwa
31 August 2010
Say the word “halwa” and it conjures up feelings of luxury and Eastern promise. You won’t be disappointed here, as this dessert is made from chopped nuts, biscuit and dates all bound together with a swirl of double cream.
Bhurtho
17 August 2010
This healthy starter is made from baked aubergine pulp. It is flavoured with spices and fresh coriander leaves before being infused in charcoal smoke.
Dahi Wada
31 July 2010
Wadas are crispy fried snacks like pakoras and bhajias, and are often eaten plain or with chutney. These wadas are smothered in spicy yoghurt (dahi), which makes them moist and flavoursome.
Lapsi
22 July 2010
Lapsi is a rich and aromatic sweet starter that is made from bulgur wheat, a healthy grain. But cooked traditionally, it is high in butter and evaporated milk; so best to save it for special occasions.
Fish cutlets
13 July 2010
These shallow fried spicy fish cakes are made from white fish, potatoes, garlic, chilli and freshly chopped coriander leaves. They make a tasty light supper or after school snack. Just add salad or vegetables.
Nankhatai
5 July 2010
These traditional chunky biscuits have a mild cardamom flavour and a rough crumbly texture, which comes from semolina. However, they do have 120 Calories each – an average sweet biscuit has about 80 Calories.
Chicken Samosa (baked)
18 June 2010
Samosas are usually associated with festivity and flavour. You may think that they’re difficult to make because you don’t know how to fold them. But just follow our easy step-by-step photos to create a perfect triangular samosa every time — quick, tasty and healthy all in one little package!
