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October 28, 2017 By Trupti Hingad Leave a Comment

High calcium rich recipes for strong bones

We all know that as the age advances most people suffer from osteoporosis. In today’s time, it’s even more visible in youngsters.

Dr Anand Kulkari has explained very well in his blog about Osteoporosis, its symptoms and causes.  For you to refer— https://goqii.com/blog/osteoporosis/

The first line of treatment to prevent or cure osteoporosis is having good nutrition in which CALCIUM forms the major part of the diet.

The moment we think of calcium, our think of milk and milk products and leafy veggies. But, trust me sometimes it’s so monotonous and boring to have a glass of milk and have those boiled or cooked green veggies.

So here I am with some yummy interesting Calcium rich recipes which will not only enhance your calcium intake for the day but will also add variation in meals.

PANEER Ki KHEER

paneer ki kheer

Paneer Ki Kheer is a sweet recipe straight from the heart of Bengal. It is one of the quickest desserts you can make with a unique ingredient-fresh Paneer. This recipe is high in calcium and low in calories making it a good dessert option for people with osteoporosis. Besides, it is rich in protein and riboflavin.

Ingredients

Cow’s milk chenna crumbled 50gm

Skimmed Milk 300ml

Rice powder 1 Tsp

Saffron (Kesar) a few strands

Almonds, blanched and slivered 4

Pistachios, blanched and slivered 4

Green cardamom powder 1/4 teaspoon

Sugar free – to taste/stevia/jaggery

Preparation

Boil milk in a deep pan and simmer till it reduces and thickens slightly. Add rice powder mixed with a little water and stir. Cook till the mixture thickens a little more.

Add saffron and continue to cook. Add almonds, pistachios and green cardamom powder and mix well. Add sugar-free/stevia/jaggery and stir till it dissolves. Add chenna and mix.

Take it off the heat and set aside to cool. Serve. If you wish you can have it hot too.

 Pumpkin Surprise

red pumkin

A low-calorie pudding made of pumpkin. This recipe is rich in potassium, calcium, and magnesium and beta-carotene. A perfect dessert for people who watch their weight and have little time for cooking. In addition, this recipe can prove to be useful for people with high calcium and magnesium requirement.

Ingredients:

Red pumpkin 400 grams

Corn flour 1tsp

Milk 200ml

Cinnamon powder 1/2 tablespoon

Desiccated coconut 1 Tsp

Pomegranate pearls 1 Tsp

Stevia extract to taste

Almonds 10gm

Preparation

Place pumpkin pieces in a large pan. Add Stevia extract and one cup of water. Cover and cook on medium heat for about twenty-five to thirty minutes. Mix cornflour with milk till smooth. Once the pumpkin is cooked add cornflour-milk mixture and mix.

Cook till the mixture thickens. Sprinkle cinnamon powder. Add desiccated coconut and mix.

Transfer the mixture to a serving dish. Sprinkle crushed almonds and pomegranate pearls and serve.

Cardamom Shake

A beverage made up of milk, flavoured with poppy seeds and cardamom. A High calcium recipe good for people with osteoporosis. Also a good Breakfast/Evening time menu option for all

Ingredients:

Toned Milk 300ml

Water 100ml

White Poppy seeds 10gm

Cardamom seeds ground1/2tsp

Stevia, extract to taste

Preparation

Place the poppy seeds in a frying pan over a moderately low heat and dry-roast, turning often, for about 5 minutes.  Combine the poppy seeds, cashews or almonds, and water in a blender process for 2-3 minutes. Add 100 ml of milk and process on low speed for 15 seconds. Pour the mixture through a strainer over a pan.

Press out as much as liquid as possible, and then add the remaining milk and cardamom seeds. Stirring constantly bring to boil over moderately high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes. Now mix stevia extract. Pour the milk back to forth from one pan to another until it is frothy.

Serve immediately in warmed cups.

NADRU YAKHNI

Nadru-ki-Yakhni

Nadru Yakhni is a Kashmiri dish made of lotus root and yoghurt. Called Nadur in Kashmiri, Bhein in Punjabi, and Kamal kakri in Hindi is rich in calcium and magnesium main course recipe

Ingredients: –

Lotus stems 500 gm

Yoghurt 200gm

Onions sliced 200gm

Cooking oil 10 ml

Cloves 6-7

Cinnamon sticks 2 inch

Cardamom black 2-3

Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp

Kashmiri Chilli powder 1 Tsp

Dry ginger powder 1tsp

Mint powder 1/2tsp

Fennel powder 1tsp

Salt to taste

Preparation: –

Cut the edges of lotus stems and peel them. Cut them into diagonal slices. Soak in water. Boil the slices in salted water till soft. Fry onions in oil till brown and grind with a little water. They impart the brown colour to the gravy. Mix yoghurt properly in a half a cup of water, whisk and then strain. Boil the strained yogurt stirring continuously till it changes its colour to yellow. Keep it aside. Heat oil in a pan, add onion paste, cinnamon & cloves, when they crackle, mix Kashmiri Mirch (chilli), fennel and dry ginger powder, add a little water and sauté. Add lotus stems & yogurt to the mixture, bring it to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes, add cumin seeds, salt and cardamom. Finally, add mint powder and mix properly.

Serve hot with Brown rice/roti.

Green Chapati with Sesame Seeds

A calcium and fibre rich dish for patients of osteoporosis. Very easy to prepare with easily available food Ingredients.This recipe is a good variation of regular chapattis.

Ingredients:

Cauliflower green finely chopped 200gm

Sesame Seeds 50gm

Bengal Gram Flour 50gm

Whole wheat flour 200gm

Onion finely chopped 100gm

Cumin seeds 5gm

Coriander leaves finely chopped 1tsp

Cooking Oil 5 ml

Red Chili Powder 1/2 Tsp

Asafoetida 1 pinch

Salt to taste
Preparation: –

Dry roast Sesame Seeds. Mix Bengal gram, whole wheat flour, sesame seeds, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida, cumin seeds, coriander leaves and onion in a mixing bowl. Make dough using some warm water and prepare chapattis.

Serve hot with Yoghurt or Lassi.

Whole Bengal gram and cauliflower green Tikki

tikki

A mouthwatering snack to meet the increased calcium demands of osteoporosis patients. Easy to prepare from readily available ingredients and a low-calorie alternative to fried snacks

Ingredients:-

Bengal gram(whole): – 200g

Cauliflower: – 100g

Onions, chopped finely 200g

Breadcrumbs: -100g

Cumin seeds: -1\2 tsp

Green Chilies, chopped finely: – 3-4

Ginger 1tsp

Oil 5ml.

Salt to taste

Preparation:

Soak Bengal gram for 3-4 hrs and then grind to a coarse paste by adding enough water.  Grate onion, cauliflower, & green chillies and mix well to the gram paste. Add salt, cumin seeds, bread crumbs, ginger. Divide this mixture into equal portions. Flatten each portion with your palm and shallow fry this tiki in hot oil.  Once the Tikki turn brown in colour, remove and serve hot with chutney or sauce.

So, get your bones strengthened with these yummy calcium-rich recipes!! Stay tuned for more such recipes. I will be back with some more interesting healthy recipes to boost your bone health.

 

 

About Trupti Hingad

Trupti Hingad believes that by being fit, you add life to your years, not years to your life! Also, health is not about the weight you lose, but about the life you gain! She has a Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics and Nutrition and has certification in Diabetes Education and Yoga Asanas and Pranayam. With vast experience in the field of diet, fitness and lifestyle Management, she truly believe in maintaining a healthy body for which, she practices what she preaches. She loves to try out new cuisines and their healthier versions. Honestly, that’s the secret of her fitness she says. She feels that a balance in life, especially when it comes to food, mind, thoughts and emotions, is a must in order to lead a happy and successful life

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