If you’re planning a fantastic feast to share with family and friends. These tasty dishes are packed with flavour and will keep you on track with your weight loss goals…
Slimming World Diwali recipes
Paneer and pepper shashlik
While every country and region of Asia has its own delicious way of preparing kebabs – Indian versions are sumptuously spiced.
Aubergine and pepper balti
Some believe balti is Britain’s very own contribution to the world of curry – while others say it actually comes from Pakistan or northern India. Either way, we think this spice-fest is simply balti-ful.
Kheer rice pudding recipe
Our take on this traditional Indian dessert is thick, creamy and fragrant, and it’s the perfect way to end a special meal.
serves 4
4 Syns per serving
ready in 50 mins plus 15 mins cooling
vegetarian
What you need:
3-4 cardamom pods
450ml skimmed milk
2 level tsp sweetener granules
200ml reduced-fat coconut milk
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
pinch of ground cloves
100g dried pudding rice
200g ready-chopped fresh mango, diced
2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
What you do:
1. Split open the cardamom pods by pressing down firmly on each pod with the flat side of a knife. Remove the seeds and grind them to a powder using a pestle and mortar (or the end of a rolling pin and a bowl). You’ll want a little more than ¼ tsp – use a few extra cardamom pods if you find you need more.
2. Put ¼ tsp ground cardamom in a non-stick saucepan along with the milk, sweetener, coconut milk, cinnamon, cloves and rice and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 35-40 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. When the rice is tender, remove from the heat. Cover and set aside for 15 minutes.
4. Divide the pudding between 4 dessert bowls and scatter over the mango and pomegranate seeds. Sprinkle over the remaining pinch of ground cardamom to serve.
To give it a twist, swap the mango and/or pomegranate for diced pineapple and/or sliced banana.
To everyone celebrating, we wish you a very happy Diwali!
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