Weight Loss Recipes

Weight Loss Recipes are very much required for us. These Recipes would help you lose weight and burn fat in the most effective manner.

 

 

Use them in your current meal options and start seeing the difference. A healthy weight is an important element of good health.

 

 

How much you eat and what you eat play central roles in maintaining a healthy weight or losing weight.

 

 

Exercise is the other key actor. For years, low-fat diets were thought to be the best way to lose weight.

 

 

A growing body of evidence shows that low-fat diets often don’t work,

In partly because these diets often replace fat with easily digested carbohydrates.

 

 

Hundreds of diets have been created, many promising fast and permanent weight loss.

 

 

The truth is, almost any diet will work if it helps you take in fewer calories. Diets do this in two main ways:

  1. getting you to eat certain, Weight Loss Recipes and “good” foods and/or avoid “bad” ones
  2. changing how you behave & the ways you think or feel about food

 

The best diet for losing weight is one that is good for all parts of your body, from your brain to your toes, and not just for your waistline.

 

 

It is also one you can live with for a long time. In other words, a diet that offers plenty of good tasting and healthy choices banishes few foods

And doesn’t require an extensive and expensive list of groceries or supplements.

 

 

One diet that fills the bill is a Mediterranean type diet. Such a diet and there are many variations usually includes:

step1:

Several servings of fruits & vegetables a day

step2:

Whole-grain bread & cereals

step3:

Healthy fats from nuts, seeds, olive oil\

Lean protein from fish, poultry & bean

Limited red meat

Moderate wine consumption with meals, not more than 2 glasses a day for men & not more than 1 a day for women

 

 

A Mediterranean-style diet is a flexible eating pattern. as well, People who follow such diets tend to have lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, dementia, and other chronic conditions.

 

Walnut, Berry and Beetroot Smoothie bowl

By / Breakfast Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Smoothies, Weight Loss Recipes

SMOOTHIE BOWL

Smoothie bowl is basically a smoothie that is much thicker in consistency and eaten from a bowl (Hence the name “Smoothie Bowl”). They are usually loaded with toppings of your choice which includes something as soft as a banana to anything that is as crispy as granola, nuts or seeds. Smoothie bowls are simple, easy and quick to prepare, can be made colourful and flavourful as well as a healthier choice of breakfast to start your day with. 

To make smoothie bowl vegetables and fresh/frozen fruits are used. And also other healthier choices of toppings such as fruits, nuts, seeds, coconut shavings, granola and more which are rich in micro and macro- nutrients. Smoothie bowls are in pureed form which makes it easy to eat and easy to digest.

Fantastic option for Breakfast –

Smoothie bowls are not just colourful and attractive to see but also tastes fantastic with a pop of flavours and goodness of crunchy toppings used with every bite you take. Always use a trick at home that simply add the disliked fruits and vegetables while making your smoothies! These can be than easily consumed by adults including pregnant and lactating women, and children as they are healthy and consist of natural sources of ingredients which is safe for all individuals. They are a great way to kick start your day. Adding a vitamin C rich fruit such as berries or lemon juice will also help boost your immunity. Also incorporate superfoods such as turmeric, cinnamon, walnuts, etc in small amounts as they are power packed with nutrients which prevents various health conditions. 

There is a wide variety of toppings to choose from and can be used as per your preference for the smoothie bowls such as fruit slices (apple/banana/mango, etc), coconut shavings, grated chocolate, mixed berries/ pistachios/ almonds/ walnuts/ chia seeds/ flax seeds/ pumpkin seeds/ watermelon seeds/ granola/ roasted oats, dates/ honey and more. To make your favourite smoothie bowl in just 2 steps and takes less than 5 minutes to prepare i.e., blend all ingredients in a mixer and transfer it to a bowl and top it up with toppings of your choice.

Benefits –

  1. Prevents constipation, muscle building, reduces the risk of heart conditions and promotes a healthy heart, prevents cancer, improves memory.
  2. Also prevents the risk of infections.
  3. Rich in fibre, potassium, zinc, protein and iron, antioxidants, vitamin C, fibre, iron, calcium and probiotics.
  4. Prevents against infections/ illnesses, boosts the immune system, promotes regular bowel movement and promotes healthy gut.
  5. Regular bowel movement, prevents anaemia, regulated blood pressure, muscle building and maintains a healthy heart. 
  6. Regulates blood pressure and controls diabetes.

Walnut, Beetroot, Berry smoothie bowl –

I tried this berry beet smoothie bowl on a hectic Monday yesterday. And trust me I can feel that relaxing goodness and zestful energy of this smoothie bowl. If you feel inclined to try the smoothie bowl, give this combination a try! Filled with berries, beets, mint, chia seeds and of course walnuts, it’s delicious!! And you will not notice the beet (just putting that out for you beet-haters).

Ingredients –

  1. 150 gm beetroot
  2. 175 gm frozen/fresh mixed berries (preferably fresh)
  3. 2 tbsp oats
  4. 1 tbsp chia seeds
  5. 400 ml milk
  6. A handful of blueberries
  7. 2 handful of walnuts
  8. A couple of spring of mints

Preparations –

  1. Place the beetroot , frozen/fresh berries and oats into a blender.
  2. Pour over the milk and whizz until the smooth.
  3. Pour the smoothies in two bowls and arrange the Chia seeds, walnut, Berries and mint leaves on top in an attractive pattern to serve.

SERVING SIZE – 2

Your super easy and healthy smoothie is ready to rock…..

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How to make Healthy Roti Pizza

By / Healthy Recipes, Weight Loss Recipes
Roti Pizza

Roti Pizza is a Super healthy recipe with high protein (approx 20gms), good fats, low Calories…. Trust me !!! You will forget Dominos, Pizza hut and the likes .

When you Don’t have pizza bases at home but want to make pizza? And If you want healthy Pizza? Don’t worry we have a solution for you. This Roti Pizza will help you to try a new pizza recipe where you will not need unhealthy refined flour pizza bases. You can use any type of pre-cooked roti or even rotis left from the previous day to make these delicious pizzas.

This is a quick recipe for when you have guests over and can’t think of making some delicious appetiser. You will just need homemade sauce, cheese, some vegetables and roti to make these pizzas. You can also make this pizza for your little ones and they won’t even know that you have used roti as a base instead of actual pizza bases. If you want to avoid the heavy maida base of pizza that is available in the market, then you can easily give the pizza a healthier twist by using a whole wheat base in the form of roti. We have added some regular veggies here, however, you can customize the pizza by adding veggies of your choice. Do try this recipe, rate it and let us know how it turned out to be.

Also you can try our recipe of pizza-paratha

INGREDIENTS –

For pesto for 3 Roti pizza:

  1. 2 cups basil leaves
  2. Two tbsp olive oil
  3. 4 garlic cloves
  4. 4-5 walnuts
  5. Salt as per taste

For Pizza:

  1. Roti (You can use any ragi/jowar/wheat etc leftover or fresh roti), Here I am using amaranth, jowar, wheat mixed roti – because to improve protein and other nutrient content.
  2. 2 cups of chopped vegetables like mushroom, bell peppers, onion, cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, jalapenos (if available)
  3. 1/2 cup olives (optional)
  4. 100 gms fresh mozzarella
  5. Salt as per taste
  6. Pepper as per taste
  7. Italian seasoning for sprinkling

Here 100 gm of mozzarella has 17 gms of protein. Its rich in probiotics too, so gut friendly, you can also use it fresh in salads. Here we are heating the cheese so of course the bacteria wont survive.

Method for making healthy Roti Pizza

  1. Take your leftover/fresh either millet or wheat roti.
  2. Spread pesto over your roti
  3. Put vegetable toppings of Mushroom, Cherry tomatoes, onion, jalapenos (optional), olives, peppers etc
  4. Add few basil leaves.
  5. put mozzarella cheese on to it.
  6. sprinkle all the seasoning.

And your high protein , super easy and so so delicious recipe is ready to eat….

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Barnyard salad

How to make Barnyard salad

By / Weight Loss Recipes

A Healthy Barnyard salad/Millet Salad made with the tooth-some combination of millets, parsley, lemon, onion, and mint, this easy recipe will come up in an instant. Serve this salad with your main course on any occasion such as kitty parties and game nights etc. To complete the meal, try pairing this salad dish with a cup of piping hot tea or coffee and savor the minty flavors of this simple recipe.

Ingrediants :

( Serving- 1 )

1/2 cup barnyard millet

1/3 medium tomato

1/3 tablespoon lemon juice

1/6 medium onion

1/2 tablespoon mint

1/4 teaspoon honey

water As required

3 and 1/3 tablespoon parsley

1 tablespoon cilantro

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Method to make Barnyard salad :

Wash and clean parsley, coriander, and mint leaves.

Take a clean chopping board and chop them separately and keep them aside.

Take a deep pan and put it on medium flame and then add millet in it.

Roast the millet till they get aromatic.

Now carefully add water to the pan and cook the millets till they get tender in texture.

Next, take a strainer and drain the millet water with the help of it and keep the millet aside.

Take a deep bowl and add items such as lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and honey.

With a spoon, beat all the ingredients well.

Now take another mixing bowl and add the cooked millets in it as well as chopped parsley, coriander, and mint.

Mix all well.

Then, pour the prepared honey mixture (see step-3) into the millet mixture and mix all well.

Transfer the bowl containing the millet mixture into the refrigerator and leave it undisturbed for about half an hour.

Dish is ready

Serve fresh & enjoy!

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Bajra vegetable soup

Easy to make Bajra vegetable soup

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Bajra vegetable soup (Millet Soup), which is a traditional warm soup in the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat, and this soup is called Bajra Raab. Millet is gluten-free and full of many nutrients. It is also super easy to make. This bowl of hot soup is so filling and comforting, especially when the days get colder and darker. The main ingredient in this soup is millet flour, yogurt, and some spices to enhance the flavor.

Ingrediants :

2 Tbsp millet flour bajra

2 tsp oil divided

½ cup yogurt

¼ tsp mustard seeds rai

¼ tsp cumin seeds jeera

⅛ tsp turmeric Haldi

½ tsp ginger finely shredded

8 curry leaves

1 tbsp cilantro finely chopped

1 tsp green chili thinly sliced optional.

⅛ tsp black pepper

¾ tsp salt

2 ½ cup of water

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Methods for Bajra vegetable soup :

Take a small pan

Put it on low medium heat.

Add 1 teaspoon of oil with millet flour and dry roast for 2 minutes

Once the flour has a light aroma, turn off the heat, and remove roasted flour from the pan.

Note: millet flour should be at room temperature before adding to yogurt.

Now take yogurt in a bowl and add water slowly, making a lump-free batter.

Then, heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a saucepan on a low medium heat

Oil should be moderately hot

Now add mustard seeds and cumin seeds as the seeds start to crackle then add turmeric, curry leaves, ginger, and cilantro and stir all.

Next, add the yogurt mixture and keep stirring it till it comes to a boil.

Now lower the heat and add millet flour to it and stir it, making sure there are no lumps forming.

Let the mix boil for about five minutes and stir it occasionally.

Add spices such as salt, black pepper, and green chilies and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.

Millet Soup is ready to serve hot.

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Ragi-upma

Easy Ragi upma

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Ragi is a very rich source of nutrients such as minerals & proteins. Ragi Upma can be a good source of protein for vegetarians because of its methionine content and it constitutes about 5% of the protein.

Ingrediants :

1 cup Ragi rawa

1 large Onion,sliced

1/2 cup finely chopped vegetables(carrots,beans,capsicum,peas)

3-4 Green chillies,slit

2-3 tbsp grated fresh Coconut

2 tbsp chopped fresh Coriander

a sprig of Curry leaves

2 tbsp Groundnuts

1 tbsp Lemon juice

1 tbsp Chana dal

2 tsp Urad dal

1/2 tsp Mustard seeds

2-3 tbsp Oil

1 tbsp Ghee

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Method to make Ragi upma:

Dry roast ragi rawa(sooji) in a kadai till the nice aroma starts coming.

Remove it from the pan and let it cool down.

Now heat oil in a thick kadai(which is ideal for making upma) or non-stick kadai and add mustard seeds & them crackle.

Add chana dal, ground nuts and urad dal and roast them until they turn golden brown in colour.

Then add green chillies and curry leaves and fry them a bit then add onions and saute them.

Add chopped vegetables to it and fry well for 3-4 mins till the vegetables are partially cooked.

Mean while boil 3 cups of water in a vessel, till its boiling point.

Add the hot boiling water into the kadai and let it boil again. Add required amount of salt to it also.

Now pour the ragi rawa with one hand and keep stirring the mixture  with another hand, make sure that this process is done quickly otherwise it will become a lumpy upma.

Once everything  mixed, keep the lid on it and cook it on low flame for 2-3 mins.

After that add ghee, coriander leaves, grated coconut and lemon juice to it.

Mix well all.

Cover it and let it sit for 4-5 mins

Serve it hot & enjoy

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Jowar palak appe

How to make Jowar palak appe

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Jowar (also called sorghum) palak appe is a yummy treat. They are vegetarian and gluten-free and also super healthy and nutritious. They can be served with a bowl of piping hot sambar, chutney, and salad on the side for a fulfilling meal.

The leftover batter can be re-used later to make appe or make crispy jowar dosa. This dish does not require any soaking, grinding & fermentation. It’s a quite nourishing snack for the body.

Instead of spinach, you can add other veggies too. Plus, the battery can also be used to make yummy dosas. Serve the appe hot and fresh with chutney. if you are cooking for young children, and want to avoid fruit salt, or Eno then, you can do as well by making Jowar Chille instead of Appe.

Ingrediants :

(Serving- 1)

Jowar flour / Sorghum flour- 3/4 cup

Spinach leaves (chopped)- 1 tablespoon

Green chili paste- 1/2 teaspoon

Ginger paste- 1/4 teaspoon

Salt- as per taste

Coriander leaves (chopped)- 1 tablespoon

Oil- as required

Water as per need

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Method Jowar palak appe :

Firstly take a clean bowl.

Then, combine all the ingredients in it.

Add little water to the above ingrediants.

 Mix all the contents well.

The consistency of the batter should be slightly thick and flowing consistency, therefore add water as required.

Then heat an appe mold and also grease it with oil.

Once the mold gets hot enough. Pour the batter into each circle.

Then add a few drops of oil to the top.

Now, cover the appe mold with a pan.

 Cook appe until the bottom surface turns golden brown.

Next, flip the appe’s with a fork and cook the other side as well.

Appe’s are now ready.

 Add them into a bowl or plate.

 Serve hot.

Enjoy with the coriander chutney.

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Sprouts kadhi

How to make Sprouts kadhi

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Sprouts kadhi is a popular western Indian gluten-free vegetarian dish that’s served for lunch or dinner meals. The flavors of this besan curry recipe are refined and wholesome. It’s low in sodium and nutrient-rich with the goodness of calcium, protein & fiber that making this a flavourful healthy choice for the meal.

A slight twist to a regular kadhi with adding sprouts makes it more healthy, nutritious, flavorful, colorful, and appealing for all ages. This dish can be a wholesome meal as a lunch or dinner with steamed rice served.

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Kadhi is traditionally butterNestlé A+ Milk preparation. The humble kadhi gets an extra shot of nutrition with the addition of sprouts! For a truly memorable meal, serve it hot with rice or roti.

Ingrediants :

(Serving – 4)

Moong Sprouts blanched 1 cup

Yogurt blanched 1 cup

 Yogurt 2 cups

Gram flour (besan) 3 tablespoons

Red chili powder 1/2 teaspoon

Salt to taste

Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon

Ginger 1 inch piece

Green chilies 2

Oil 2 tablespoons

Cloves 5-6

Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon

Coriander seeds 1 teaspoon

Black peppercorns 10-12

Dried red chilies 2-3

Asafoetida 1/4 teaspoon

Prepare the Sprouts kadhi:

  • Whisk yogurt/curd, a little water, gram flour, red chilli powder, salt, turmeric powder in a bowl till they smooth in texture.
  • Grind ginger and green chilli with a little water in it.
  • Then add them and mix.
  • Now heat oil in a non-stick pan then add spices such as cloves, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, dried red chilies, and asafoetida and sauté them till fragrant.
  • Pour the yogurt mixture in it and cook, stirring continuously
  • Cook till it comes to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and let it simmer till the kadhi thickens.
  • Then add moong and moth sprouts and mix all well.
  • Serve it hot with steamed rice or parantha.
  • Enjoy!

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sprouts soup

Easy Sprouts soup in 3 mins

By / Soups, Weight Loss Recipes, Winter Recipes

Sprouts soup is good for health. The goodness of the sprouted mung beans with spinach is mildly flavored to form a soup.

This Sprouted Mung beans and Spinach Soup Recipe combines the goodness of sprouted Mung Beans/green gram whole beans and Spinach. The nutty-sweet flavor of the mung beans balances the slightly bitter aftertaste of Spinach. Ginger, garlic, and cumin add flavor to the broth and the tomato adds a slightly tangy flavor.

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Sprouts are seeds germinated through a germination process in which you soak the seeds for several hours. Then expose them to the right combination of temperature and moisture while growing them for two to seven days to young plants.

Ingrediants :

(Serving – 4)

3/4-1 cup green moong dal

1 cup Spinach Leaves (Palak), (with stems) washed and chopped

2 Onion, chopped

1 Tomato, blanched, peeled, and finely chopped or mashed

1/2 teaspoon Ginger, grated

1-2 cloves Garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera)

1 pinch Red Chilli powder, or flakes

Salt and Pepper, to taste

2 teaspoon Oil, or ghee, or butter

2Lime Wedges

1/2 sprigs Coriander (Dhania) Leaves, or mint leaves to serve

Method for Sprouts soup:

First heat oil or ghee or butter in a saucepan.

Then add onion, garlic, and sauté for them for 1-2 minutes.

Now add ginger, chili powder, and cumin powder and mix all.

Add the mung beans to the above mixture.

So now add 2 – 2 1/2 cups of vegetable stock to it and cook covered for about 5-6 minutes.

Add the tomato and seasoning with salt.

Mix all well. Then add the spinach leaves and cook them for 2-3 minutes.

Serve it in a bowl & garnish with lime juice and coriander/mint leaves.

This dish is good as a starter.

Enjoy the soup!

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Chickpea cheela

How to make Chickpea cheela style

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Chickpea cheela is packed with nutrients that help us keep our appetite in control, manage our weight, help control blood sugar and help protect against chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. There is nothing to lose with chickpeas! They are inexpensive, tasty when well prepared, and are super nutritious!

It is also known as pudla. The classic Indian chick­pea cheela is a popular breakfast in North India. These cheelas in the simplest form are easy and perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a side flatbread

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Ingrediants :

(Serving: 2)

1 cup chickpea flour (or besan flour)

3 spring onions

½ red chilli

1 cup water

1 tsp turmeric

½ tsp salt

½ tsp pepper

1 tbsp olive oil

½ tsp red chili flakes  

Optional-

1 bell pepper, red

½ cup peas

Method to make Chickpea cheela:

Add the salt, flour, water, turmeric, pepper, and chili flakes and mix in a bowl.

Let the mixture settle for a few minutes while you heat up the oil in a non-stick pan. 

The batter needs to be very runny!

Dice the vegetable finely and add them to the mixture.

Use a tissue to ensure the bottom of the pan is coated well in oil. and add about a ladle of the mixture and vegetables when the pan is hot – a medium heat should be just right.

Cook for about 3 minutes – the mixture will quickly start to firm. If you’re using two pans, you can make two pancakes at the same time.

Make sure you use a large pan.

Use a large spatula to help you flip the pancakes, adding more oil underneath if necessary.

Serve & enjoy the dish with coriander chutney & curd!

Keep the pan warm while you repeat with the second pancake, adding more oil when necessary.

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Gujarati Methi Thepla

Gujarati Methi Thepla healthy recipe

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Gujarati Methi Thepla recipe or methi na thepla – a Gujarati flatbread made from fenugreek leaves, whole wheat flour along some spices. This is a healthy snack recipe that is served with plain curd. Thepla is a perfect tea-time delight and can be prepared in just a few minutes if all the ingredients are in place!

Gujarati Methi Thepla recipe is one of the many comfort foods for Gujarati’s. it’s great to travel food like a baguette is to the French. You can eat it just about anywhere without any accompaniment and it gives you the satisfaction that you have actually had something substantial to eat.

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Ingredients for Gujarati Methi Thepla :

(Serving – 4)

  • 1/2 cup wheat flour.
  • 1/4 bunch fenugreek leaves ( methi)
  • 1/2 tablespoon yoghurt (curd)
  • salt As required
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 tablespoon kasoori methi powder
  • 1 green chili
  • 2 tablespoon ghee
  • 1/3 cup and 2 teaspoon gram flour (besan)
  • 1/2 cup water

Method :

  • Take a clean bowl
  • Add all-purpose flour, gram flour (besan), and spices such as green chili, kasoori methi powder, salt, ginger, and fresh fenugreek in it.
  • Mix well all the ingredients
  • Now add plain curd to it.
  • then, add water to it and knead it into a soft dough. The dough is done.
  • equally important, squeeze a little portion of the dough and roll it into a ball.
  • Take whole wheat flour in a container.
  • Dust the ball with some flour and prepare small balls from the dough and roll them into thin circles.
  • Take a tawa and heat it on medium flame.
  •  Grease it with ghee or oil and cook the Thepla on tawa.
  • Cook from both sides till it turns golden
  • Serve it hot with some mint chutney or curd.
  • This dish can also be served with Jalebi or kheer to give a twist of flavors to your taste buds.

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