Nutrition Centre Recipes
Enjoy delicious and multicultural recipes, many of which are adjusted to improve their nutritional profile, without compromising on taste
Lamb Samosa (fried)
8 July 2012
There aren't many dishes that are as characteristic of South Asian cuisine as samosas. These crispy triangular pockets of minced lamb are one of the ultimate celebration foods.
Sweet Potato Soup
21 May 2012
This comforting dish is creamy, filling and a carb-lovers dream! The sweet potato is a good source of beta-carotene and this is what gives the soup a vibrant orange colour.
Banana Blush smoothie
12 March 2012
When bananas have become over-ripe, they usually end up in the trash bin. Here’s a way of using them up and giving yourself an energy boost. This smoothie is part of the JuiceWala initiative, which aims to help sports athletes fuel up at the UK National Sports Festival 2012.
Seero
5 March 2012
Seero is a sweet, tempting starter with a smooth texture and creamy taste. This particular recipe is made in the same way as traditional seero, but with less butter and no cream. A great dish for festivals and entertaining.
Sweet Beetroot and Peanut Salad
2 March 2012
Don’t pass judgment on this salad till you’ve tried it. Your memories of beetroot may be soft red slices of pickled beetroot, but this vibrant and crunchy salad will have you reaching for second helpings.
Ash Reshteh
15 December 2011
Fancy a hearty bowl of hot soup on a cold, winter’s day? Ash Reshteh is one of the most popular varieties of Ash (thick soup) in Iran. Try out this traditional dish which is packed with healthy fresh vegetables and beans.
Kabuli Chicken Pilau
17 November 2011
Kabuli Pilau is the national dish of Afghanistan, and with this at the centre of the table, you won't need much else at all! Aromatic rice flavoured with earthy spices, carrots and plump, tart raisins gives this dish just the right sweetness and texture to make it delightful until every last bite! Serve it with a side salad, or vegetable kebabs, and some yoghurt raita, and you're set for a festive meal to celebrate any special occasion!
Minced Beef Curry
14 October 2011
This delicious curry uses lean minced beef infused with an array of aromatic spices like coriander, cumin and garlic. All you need is some wholemeal chapatti, salad and yogurt to complete the meal.
Pista Kulfi
25 September 2011
If you like ice cream and cardamon, you'll devour this kulfi, which is studded with bright green pistachio nuts. This recipe cleverly uses lower fat cream substitutes (available in the United States), hence a serving is likely to be healthier than a traditional kulfi. See the Healthy Hints below for other alternatives to cream. Use moulds that are about half the size if you want to enjoy a 100 Calorie creamy Indian-style dessert!
Chilla
3 September 2011
These savoury pancakes are simple to make and are especially delicious when served with tomato or mint chutney — great for when you have unexpected guests!
Khichri
3 September 2011
A sort of Indian risotto, this creamy rice dish is the perfect accompaniment to kadhi. Rice is cooked together with green lentils (moong dhal) and then finished off with a knob of butter to give a glossy appearance.
