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.

 

Healthy Indian-Style Egg Noodles

By / Breakfast Recipes, Fitpiq Team, Health Tips, Healthy Breakfast Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Protein Rich Recipes, Weight Loss Recipes

Ingredients (2 servings)

Main:

  • 150 g whole wheat or millet noodles (or egg noodles)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil or olive oil
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1–2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ inch ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 green chili, slit (optional)
  • 1 small carrot, julienned
  • ½ cup capsicum (mixed colors), sliced
  • ½ cup cabbage, shredded
  • 2 tbsp spring onions, chopped (for garnish)

Sauce (mix in a bowl):

  • 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 tsp chili sauce (adjust to taste)
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
  • ½ tsp honey or jaggery (balances flavors)

🔪 Method

  1. Boil the noodles
    • Cook according to packet instructions until just done (al dente).
    • Drain and toss with a few drops of oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Scramble the eggs
    • Heat ½ tbsp oil in a wok or large pan.
    • Beat eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper, add to the pan, and scramble lightly.
    • Remove and set aside.
  3. Stir-fry the veggies
    • In the same pan, add the remaining oil.
    • Sauté garlic, ginger, and green chili for 20–30 seconds.
    • Add onion, carrot, capsicum, and cabbage.
    • Stir-fry on high heat for 2–3 minutes so they stay crisp.
  4. Combine everything
    • Add the boiled noodles, scrambled eggs, and sauce mixture.
    • Toss well for 2–3 minutes until evenly coated and heated through.
  5. Finish & serve
    • Sprinkle spring onions on top.
    • Serve hot, optionally with a squeeze of lime or a side of chili vinegar.

Mixed Dal Cheela (Protein Pancakes)

By / Breakfast Recipes, Fitpiq Team, Health Tips, Healthy Recipes, Weight Loss Recipes

Time: 15 minutes | Calories: ~160 per cheela

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup mixed dal (moong, masoor, chana) soaked 4–5 hrs
  • 1 green chili, ginger, coriander, salt
  • Optional veggies: grated carrot or spinach

Instructions:

  1. Blend soaked dal with water into a batter.
  2. Add salt and veggies, cook like dosas on tawa.

💡 Protein-packed and very filling — great with mint chutney.

Egg White & Veggie Mug Omelette

By / Breakfast Recipes, Fitpiq Team, Health Tips, Healthy Recipes, Weight Loss Recipes, Winter Recipes

Time: 3–4 minutes
Calories: ~180 per serving

Ingredients:

  • 3 egg whites
  • 2 tbsp chopped bell pepper
  • 1 tbsp spinach (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp onion (optional)
  • 1 tbsp low-fat cheese (optional)
  • Salt, pepper, and chili flakes

Instructions:

  1. Spray a microwave-safe mug with oil.
  2. Add all ingredients and whisk lightly.
  3. Microwave for 1 minute, stir, then cook another 30–60 seconds until firm.
  4. Eat straight from the mug!

💡 Quick protein hit for mornings or post-workout.

Singhara & Paneer Stir-Fry (Protein Boost)

By / Fitpiq Team, Health Tips, Healthy Recipes, Salads, Weight Loss Recipes

Ingredients

  • Fresh singhara – 1 cup, halved
  • Paneer cubes – 1 cup
  • Capsicum – ½ cup, diced
  • Ghee or olive oil – 1 tbsp
  • Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
  • Crushed black pepper – ½ tsp
  • Salt or rock salt – to taste
  • Lemon juice – 1 tsp

Method

  1. Heat ghee, add cumin, then paneer cubes.
  2. Lightly brown paneer; add singhara and capsicum.
  3. Stir-fry for 5–6 minutes.
  4. Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
    ✅ Tasty, filling, and nutritious.

Singhara Stir-Fry Recipe (Water Chestnut Stir Fry)

By / Fitpiq Team, Health Tips, Healthy Recipes, Salads, Weight Loss Recipes, Winter Recipes

🍽️ Servings:

2 people

⏱️ Time:

15 minutes total

🌰 Ingredients

IngredientQuantity
Fresh singhara (water chestnuts), peeled and halved2 cups
Ghee or oil1 tbsp
Cumin seeds½ tsp
Green chili, chopped1
Ginger, grated½ tsp
Rock salt (sendha namak) or regular saltto taste
Lemon juice1 tsp
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped1 tbsp

(Optional additions: diced bell peppers or carrots for color and crunch)

🔪 Instructions

  1. Prep: Peel and halve the singharas. If using raw chestnuts, rinse them well.
  2. Heat pan: Add ghee or oil to a kadhai or pan on medium flame.
  3. Temper: Add cumin seeds; let them splutter.
  4. Flavor: Add chopped green chili and grated ginger; sauté for 20–30 seconds.
  5. Add singhara: Toss in the halved water chestnuts. Stir-fry for 5–7 minutes — just until they turn slightly glossy but remain crunchy.
  6. Finish: Add salt and lemon juice. Stir well.
  7. Garnish: Sprinkle chopped coriander. Serve hot.

✅ Tip: Don’t overcook — singhara tastes best when it stays crisp.

Ragi Mudde (Finger Millet Mini Balls)

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🌾 Ingredients (for 2 servings / about 6 mini balls)

  • Ragi (finger millet) flour – ½ cup (60 g)
  • Water – 1 cup (250 ml)
  • Salt – ¼ tsp
  • Ghee / oil – ½ tsp (optional)

Optional for flavor:

  • A pinch of jeera (cumin) or hing (asafoetida)
  • 1 tsp grated coconut or chopped coriander for garnish

🍳 Instructions

  1. Boil Water:
    In a small pan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add salt (and cumin/hing if using).
  2. Add Ragi Flour:
    Slowly sprinkle the ragi flour into the boiling water while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
  3. Cook:
    Lower the flame, cover, and let it cook for 3–4 minutes until the water is absorbed and the mixture thickens like a dough.
  4. Knead:
    Turn off the heat. Wet your hand slightly and knead the dough (using a wooden spoon if too hot) for 1–2 minutes till it becomes smooth and elastic.
  5. Shape:
    Make small balls (ping-pong size). You’ll get about 6–8 mini mudde from this quantity.
  6. Serve:
    Enjoy warm with:
    • Plain curd (low-fat) + salt
    • Sambar or rasam
    • Or drizzle a little ghee + chutney podi for flavor

💪 Nutritional Info (Approx per serving)

NutrientAmount
Calories~160 kcal
Protein~5 g
Carbs~28 g
Fiber~3 g
Fat~2 g (depends on ghee used)

🧠 Health Benefits

✅ Keeps you full for long — low GI, slow energy release
✅ Excellent for fat loss & diabetes control
✅ Rich in calcium, iron, and amino acids
✅ Improves gut health & digestion
✅ Gluten-free

Namkeen Overnight Oats (Savory Indian Style)

By / Fitpiq Team, Health Tips, Healthy Recipes, Weight Loss Recipes

🥣 Ingredients (1 serving)

  • Rolled oats – ½ cup
  • Water or buttermilk (chaas) – ¾ cup (adjust for texture)
  • Curd (yogurt) – 2 tbsp (optional, for tang)
  • Onion (pyaaz) – 2 tbsp, finely chopped
  • Cucumber – 2 tbsp, finely chopped
  • Green chilli – ½ tsp, finely chopped (optional)
  • Salt – to taste
  • Lemon juice – ½ tsp
  • Fresh coriander – 1 tbsp, chopped

Tempering (Tadka):

  • Ghee – 1 tsp
  • Mustard seeds (rai) – ½ tsp
  • Curry leaves (kadi patta) – 5–6 leaves
  • Optional: a pinch of hing (asafoetida)

👩‍🍳 Method

  1. Soak the oats:
  • In a bowl, mix rolled oats with water (or chaas) and a little salt.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4–6 hours).
  1. Prepare tempering:
  • In a small pan, heat ghee.
  • Add mustard seeds; let them crackle.
  • Add curry leaves (and hing, if using). Turn off heat.
  1. Combine:
  • Take the soaked oats from the fridge.
  • Add chopped onion, cucumber, green chilli, and coriander.
  • Mix in the tadka (tempering).
  • Add lemon juice and adjust salt.
  1. Serve:
  • Eat cold (like a refreshing chaas-oats salad) or slightly warm it if you prefer.

💡 Tips & Variations

  • Add grated carrot, tomato, or boiled corn for more texture.
  • For protein, mix in a spoon of roasted chana powder or curd.
  • You can replace ghee with sesame oil for a South Indian twist.
  • Top with roasted peanuts or seeds if you want crunch (even though you’re skipping nuts).

Quick & Healthy Amla-Beetroot-Carrot Pickle

By / Fitpiq Team, Health Tips, Healthy Recipes, Salads, Weight Loss Recipes, Winter Recipes

Ingredients (makes ~1 small jar)

  • Amla (Indian gooseberry): 8–10, chopped into small pieces
  • Beetroot: 1 small, peeled and grated or julienned
  • Carrot: 1 small, peeled and grated or julienned
  • Green chili (optional): 1, chopped
  • Garlic (optional): 1 clove, crushed
  • Salt: ½–1 tsp (adjust to taste)
  • Vinegar: ¼ cup (apple cider or white vinegar)
  • Lemon juice: 1 tbsp (adds freshness and vitamin C)
  • Honey or jaggery (optional): ½ tsp, for a slight sweetness
  • Spices (optional): ½ tsp mustard seeds, ¼ tsp turmeric, pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prep the veggies:
    • Wash and peel beetroot and carrot; grate or julienne them.
    • Chop amla and green chili. Crush garlic if using.
  2. Mix everything in a bowl:
    • Add vegetables, amla, chili, garlic, and spices.
    • Sprinkle salt, add vinegar, lemon juice, and honey/jaggery.
    • Mix well so the veggies are coated evenly.
  3. Rest & serve:
    • Let it sit for 10–15 minutes so flavors meld.
    • Serve immediately as a side or with sandwiches, salads, or rice.
    • Store in the fridge in a clean jar; lasts 1–2 weeks.

✅ Why it’s healthy & quick:

  • No cooking preserves vitamins, antioxidants, and probiotics (from raw amla).
  • Minimal oil or none at all.
  • Vinegar and lemon juice give tanginess without long fermentation.
  • Crunchy, colorful, and nutrient-packed.