
- Oats & Vegetable Upma
Ingredients: Rolled oats, mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans), mustard seeds, curry leaves, ginger, green chilies, and a pinch of turmeric.
Instructions: Roast oats, then set aside. In your pan, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and sauté the vegetables. Add turmeric, salt, and water, then cook oats with veggies until soft. Perfect for breakfast!
- Quinoa Khichdi
Ingredients: Quinoa, moong dal, mixed vegetables (cauliflower, carrots, peas), cumin seeds, ginger, and turmeric.
Instructions: Rinse quinoa and moong dal. Sauté cumin and ginger in oil, add turmeric and veggies. Add rinsed quinoa and dal, then water, and cook until soft. This is a high-protein, fiber-rich meal ideal for lunch or dinner.
- Methi Thepla with Greek Yogurt Dip
Ingredients: Whole wheat flour, fenugreek leaves (methi), yogurt, spices (cumin, turmeric, red chili powder).
Instructions: Mix flour with methi, yogurt, and spices. Knead into a dough and roll out thin theplas. Cook on a hot pan until both sides are golden. Serve with a yogurt-based dip for a nutritious, fiber-rich meal.
- Palak (Spinach) Soup
Ingredients: Fresh spinach, garlic, onions, black pepper, and a bit of cream or yogurt.
Instructions: Sauté garlic and onions, then add spinach until wilted. Blend until smooth, add salt, and pepper to taste. A spoonful of cream or yogurt enhances the taste. Great as a light dinner or starter.
- Sprouted Moong Salad
Ingredients: Sprouted moong beans, chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, lemon juice, coriander leaves, and chaat masala.
Instructions: Combine all ingredients and season with lemon juice and chaat masala. This refreshing, protein-packed salad makes for an ideal snack.
- Masala Grilled Fish
Ingredients: Fish fillets (preferably salmon or pomfret), turmeric, red chili powder, garlic paste, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Instructions: Marinate fish with spices and a dash of lemon juice. Grill in a pan or on a grill until well-cooked. Light, flavorful, and full of healthy fats – perfect for a balanced diet.