Sugar-Free Kunafa | Diabetic-Friendly Arabic Sweet
Kunafa, whose original name is knafeh, is a traditional Arabic sweet. Generally, kunafa is made with Dough, Cheese, Almond, Pista, Rose water, and Kaymak. But today we will make homemade kunafa with easy ingredients that even sugar patients can enjoy. This Kunafa sweet is a completely healthy and diabetic friendly sweet.
Let's learn the recipe of Arabic sweet kunafa.
I have taken here Diabexy Sugar because it is low in glycemic load and does not increase your blood sugar levels which makes it healthier for sugar patients. For butter, I would suggest white butter instead of yellow butter. White butter is healthier than yellow butter. If possible, use homemade paneer.
Kunafa Recipe Ingredients
- Butter (white butter preferred)40g
- Paneer100g
- Mozzarella CheeseAs needed
- Desiccated Coconut100g
- Diabexy Sugar30g
- Pistachio (Pista)For garnish
- Water200ml
How to Make the Best Kunafa Recipe
To make authentic cheese kunafa, first ensure that you have all the ingredients mentioned above. Now follow the guidelines carefully to make kunafa.
Take 100g desiccated coconut and 40g butter in a bowl and mix them properly.
Take a separate baking tin and grease it with butter.
Spread half of the coconut-butter mixture into the baking tin.
Add 100g grated paneer into the tin and press it with a spoon.
Spread mozzarella cheese over the paneer layer.
Now add the remaining coconut mixture on top.
Bake it in the oven at 180°C for at least 25 minutes. If you don't have an oven, take a steel pan and cook it on low heat for at least 20 minutes, covered.
Take 200ml water and add 30g Diabexy sugar to it. Boil for 5 minutes.
Note: If you are not diabetic, you can use regular sugar.
Pour the sugar syrup over the baked kunafa, coating both the top and base sides.
Garnish with crushed pistachios. Your kunafa is ready to serve!
Enjoy this delicious Arabic sweet without worrying about your blood sugar levels.
- Use white butter instead of yellow butter for a healthier option
- Homemade paneer gives the best texture and taste
- If you don't have an oven, use a heavy-bottomed pan on low flame
- Don't skip the syrup - it gives kunafa its signature sweetness and moisture
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! This sugar-free version uses Diabexy sugar (low glycemic) and healthy ingredients like paneer and coconut, making it diabetic-friendly.
If you are not diabetic, you can use regular sugar. For diabetics, Diabexy sugar is recommended as it has zero glycemic impact.
Yes! Use a heavy-bottomed steel pan, cover with a lid, and cook on very low heat for 20-25 minutes.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
Absolutely! Add almonds, walnuts, or cashews along with pistachios for extra crunch and flavor.
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