Here we bring you a few curd-based recipes that can be great additions to your weight loss diet. Let’s get started with the list. Read below.
Whether you want to shed a few kilograms or make a vast difference in your body, weight loss is a tricky process. If you are following a weight loss journey or have tried before, we understand how hard it must be for you to follow a strict regime. From persistent workouts to a rigorous diet, there’s a lot that one has to do without a failure. However, a few additions in the diet can make the whole process easier. Considering this, here we bring you a few curd-based recipes that can be great additions to your weight loss diet. These recipes are not only healthy but also very delicious. Let’s get started with the list.
Weight Loss: Here’re 5 Curd-Based Recipes You Must Try:
1. Oats Dahi Masala
Oats are considered as one of the best ingredients for weight loss. You must have tried various oats recipes. This one, right here is a combination of both health and taste. Adding curd to it gives it a very tangy taste. And the best part? This recipe takes only 20 minutes to get ready.
This recipe of oats dahi masala has an entirely different taste from the regular oat dishes. This recipe is light in flavour, it is easy to make, and you can experiment with the flavours.
Ingredients of Oats Dahi Masala
- 1 Cup Oats
- 1/2 cup Curd
- 1 Chopped Onion
- 1 Chopped Tomato
- 1 Chopped Carrot
- 1 Chopped Cucumber
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- Salt as per taste
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 4-5 Curry Leaves
- 1 Dry Red Chilli
How to Make Oats Dahi Masala
2. Dahi Chana Chaat
Made with protein-rich boiled chickpeas and dahi, this chaat recipe can be a perfect addition to your diet. Add in your favourite seasonings and the chaat is ready to be savoured
This chaat is perfect to make during Ramzan and Iftar party. If you are fond of eating chaat, then try this spicy and spicy chaat today.
Ingredients of Dahi Chana Chaat
- 1 Cup Boiled Chickpeas
- 1 medium Boiled potato (cubed)
- 1 large Onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium Tomato, finely chopped
- 1 Green Chilli, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, finley chopped
- 2 cups Curd
- 1 tsp Chilli flakes
- 1 tsp Roasted cumin seeds
- to taste Black Salt
- to taste Salt
- 1 tsp Chaat Masala
- 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
- 2 tbsp Green Chutney
- 3 tbsp Tamarind Chutney
- 4-5 Papdi
How to Make Dahi Chana Chaat
Key Ingredients:Boiled Chickpeas, Boiled potato (cubed), Onion, finely chopped, Tomato, finely chopped, Green Chilli, finely chopped, Coriander Leaves, finley chopped, Curd, Chilli flakes, Roasted cumin seeds, Black Salt, Salt, Chaat Masala, Coriander Powder, Green Chutney, Tamarind Chutney, Papdi
3. Low Fat Dahi Chicken
Looking for a weight loss-friendly lunch recipe? We have got you covered with this super delicious chicken curry made with curd as a base. High in protein and low in carbohydrates, this is the recipe you need to try
About Low Fat Dahi Chicken Recipe: A low fat Indian chicken curry recipe with yogurt as its base. This delicious dish is high on proteins, and low on carbohydrates
Ingredients of Low Fat Dahi Chicken
- 1/2 kg boneless chicken (cut as you like it)
- 2 1/2 cups yogurt
- 1 tsp cumin / zeera powder
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp red chilli (rang) powder
- A little less than 1/4 tsp turmeric/haldi
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
- Few slit green chillies
- 2 onions, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- Coriander leaves to garnish
- 2 tsp oil
- 1 tsp salt
How to Make Low Fat Dahi Chicken
Key Ingredients:1/2 kg boneless chicken (cut as you like it), 2 1/2 cups yogurt, 1 tsp cumin / zeera powder, 1 tsp garlic paste, 1/2 tsp red chilli (rang) powder, A little less than 1/4 tsp turmeric/haldi, 1/4 tsp garam masala, Few slit green chillies, 2 onions, chopped, 1 tomato, chopped, Coriander leaves to garnish, 2 tsp oil, 1 tsp salt
4. Mix Veg Raita
A great accompaniment! This raita recipe is loaded with veggies and spices, making it an ideal addition to your diet. Besides serving it as an accompaniment, you can also have it as is!
How To Make Restaurant-Style Raita? DHABA Restaurant Shares Its Summer-Special Mixed Veg Raita Recipe
Raita recipe: What really goes into that restaurant-style raita? The popular north-Indian restaurant in Delhi – DHABA – spills the beans through their special mixed veg raita recipe curated by chef Ravi Saxena.
Fresh, cooling raita is the perfect accompaniment for almost all Indian meals, especially during summer. Made of beaten curd, mixed with other foods and spices, the flavourful side dish brings a variety to the meal and enhances the flavours of the main dish. Sometimes we pair our parathas and biryani and pulao with just raita – we don’t need anything else. Raita can be easily made at home by adding ingredients of one’s own choice. However, there’s something about the raita we get at restaurants that we are unable to replicate at home. What really goes into that restaurant-style raita? The popular north-Indian restaurant in Delhi – DHABA – spills the beans through their special mixed veg raita recipe curated by chef Ravi Saxena.
Perfect raita requires perfect ingredients in carefully measured quantities. In this mixed veg raita recipe, chopped tomatoes and onions along with some green chillies are added to the beaten curd, which is further spiced up with red chilli powder, roasted cumin, and salt.
This raita recipe video shows exactly what quantities of the ingredients and spices you should add to make the perfect restaurant-style raita that we all relish while dining out. Perk up your meals with this amazing raita. Here’s the list of ingredients and step-be-step method of making DHABA’s special raita.
Mixed Veg Raita Recipe –
Ingredients:
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp roasted cumin, crushed
- 1 tsp green chillies, chopped
- 1 tsp coriander, chopped
- 1 cup beaten curd
- 1/2 tsp red chilli
- Salt to taste
Method: In a bowl, add the chopped tomato, onion, green chills, roasted cumin, salt, coriander and beaten curd. Mix everything well. Sprinkle roasted cumin and red chilli powder on the top.
5. Flax Seed Raita
Lastly, we bring you another raita recipe made with curd and flax seeds. Besides being helpful in weight loss, this raita recipe is also perfect to build immunity as it has flax seeds in it. Flax seeds are touted to be one of the richest sources of omega 3 fatty acids.
Flax seeds are one of the richest sources of omega 3 fatty acids, which is essential to build immunity, prevent heart ailments. Combine it with calcium-rich curds to make a delectable Flax Seed Raita. Bottlegourd and mint leaves gives a fresh flavour to the healthy and delicious dish. Relish this healthy ingredient in the tastiest possible way!
Ingredients of Flax Seed Raita
- 3 Tbsp flax seeds (ground)
- 1 cup bottle gourd, grated
- 1 cup curd (low fat)
- 1/2 cup mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (coarsely ground), roasted
- to taste salt
- 1 Cup water