If you want to shed those extra kilos, one of the first things you would focus on is diet. You would ensure that you are eating more low-cal, high-protein and fibre-rich foods. Many people think that this means they would have to spend a lot of money buying fancy foods and imported ingredients. But don't make the mistake of ignoring traditional homemade dishes. For instance, upma is one of the most popular breakfast dishes and can actually be a wonderful addition to your weight loss diet. Upma has many versions, and particular ones can especially benefit your fitness goals. We have narrowed down 5 unique and wholesome upma recipes you need to try.
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Here Are 5 Healthy Upma Recipes For A Weight-Loss Diet:
1. Jowar Upma
Jowar or sorghum is rich in fibre, protein and iron. It can promote satiety while keeping up your energy levels. Making jowar upma is a yummy way of adding this millet to your weight loss diet. This dish also contains the goodness of veggies like onions, green peas, carrots, etc. Click here for the detailed recipe.
2. Millet Upma
You can add millets like ragi in your upma as well. Photo Credit: iStock
This upma is unique because it derives its nutrients from not just one but three types of millets: jowar, nachni/ ragi (finger millet) and bajra (pearl millet). Millets are known to be high in fibre, protein and antioxidants. They can work wonders for those wanting to lose weight. Hence, you need to try this upma. It is made extra tasty by the addition of cashews, coconut and curry leaves. Find the full recipe here.
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3. Coriander Upma
Classic rava (sooji) upma may not be as nutritious as millet upmas, but it is still healthy. So if you're not ready to switch to millets yet, we recommend trying coriander upma. The method for making this upma is similar to the regular one, apart from one step: adding a coriander puree/ chutney to the roasted sooji (semolina) while cooking. Doing this gives the dish an upgrade in terms of flavour as well as weight loss benefits. Here's the complete recipe.
4. Sooji-Paneer Upma
You can also use paneer to give a wholesome twist to rava upma. Paneer is a low-cal and protein-rich ingredient that can help you shed those extra kilos. This upma has a distinctive texture and makes for a lip-smacking breakfast dish. The rava and paneer together will help keep cravings at bay and ensure you a power-packed start to your day. Click here for the recipe.
5. Moong Dal Upma
If you're looking for an upma recipe that doesn't use rava or millets, then opt for this one. Moong dal is a great source of vegetarian protein and can help you with your weight loss goals. But you must be wondering how it can be turned into an upma. This special dish is made by preparing moong dal idlis and then crumbling them. Doesn't that sound interesting? Find the step-by-step recipe here.
If you want more non-sooji upma recipes, click here. Make these upmas a part of your diet today!
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