Weight loss: Post-workout snack recipes for gym-goers

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01/6Recipes to have after your workout session Starving yourself will not help you lose weight or achieve your fitness goals. Eating a healthy, nutritious diet is what is going to get you through! If you’re someone who is into intense workout or is a gym-enthusiast, then do forget to […]

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01/6Recipes to have after your workout session

Starving yourself will not help you lose weight or achieve your fitness goals. Eating a healthy, nutritious diet is what is going to get you through! If you’re someone who is into intense workout or is a gym-enthusiast, then do forget to load up on your protein, while minding your calorie count. That said, here are some post-workout snack recipes you can make and have.

Ingredients:

1 cup moong dal1 chilli1 inch ginger1 tsp cumin/jeera¼ tsp turmeric2 tbsp corianderAsafoetida½ tsp salt3 tbsp waterCooking oil Rinse a cup of moong dal and soak in water for 2-3 hours. Drain and add to a blender. Add chilli, ginger and cumin and blend to form a smooth batter. Add turmeric, coriander, hing and salt to the batter. Mix well and add water to form a batter with a flowing consistency. Pour a ladle of batter onto a hot tawa and spread gently. Sprinkle some olive oil over the chilla. Cover and let it cook on medium flame. Flip the chilla to cook on both sides. Serve with green chutney.

Ingredients:

½ cup quinoa ½ tsp oil½ tsp mustard seeds½ tsp of cumin seeds½ tsp urad dal½ tsp moong dal 1 inch ginger1 chilliPinch of hing/asafoetida½ cup chopped onions½ cup finely chopped carrotsSalt to tasteAdd quinoa in a mesh strainer and rinse well. Drain the water and set aside. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal, moong dal and stir. Add chopped ginger, chillies, asafoetida (optional). Then add onions, curry leaves and stir. Once the veggies have blended well, add finely chopped carrots, french beans and ⅓ cup frozen peas. Stir well and mix rinsed quinoa in it. Saute for a minute or two on low heat. Then add water and salt to taste. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer on low heat until the quinoa seeds are cooked. Stir once or twice to keep it from sticking to the pan.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup rolled oats1/2 cup milk2 eggsA pinch of salt1 tsp vanilla extract2 tsp sugar1 tbsp baking powder 5 tbsp cinnamonMaple syrup or vegan coconut Add oats in a grinder and blend to form fine powder. Add milk, eggs, salt, vanilla extract, baking powder, sugar, and 2 tbsp of Cinnamon. Blend together and form a batter. Heat a non-stick pan. Sprinkle 1/4 of cooking oil to grease the surface. Pour a spoonful batter and spread in a circular motion. Cook till it turns light brown on both sides. Serve it warm with some maple syrup to top it off.

Ingredients:

For dressing:1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 to 2 tsps lemon juice¼ tsp smoked paprika¼ tsp black pepper1 small to medium minced or finely chopped garlic Other ingredients:¼ cup finely chopped onions⅓ to ½ cup chopped tomatoes1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves2 medium-sized avocados Salt, as per tasteIn a bowl, add extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice. Smoke it up with paprika, black pepper and finely chopped garlic. Mix together and keep aside. Next, in a large mixing bowl, chopped onions, tomatoes and coriander leaves in a mixing bowl. Add chopped avocado. Stir the dressing and pour it on the avocado mixture. Season with salt and toss well. Serve cool and fresh.

Ingredients:

1 cup curd2½ cups water2 tbsp sattu flour½ cup coriander leaves¼ cup mint leaves1 tsp finely chopped ginger 1 tsp cumin powderKala namak as per tasteIce cubes Whisk curd or yogurt in a mixing bowl. Add sattu flour, roasted jeera powder and kala namak to taste. In a grinder, add ginger, mint leaves, and coriander leaves and a spoonful of water and blend. Add the whisked curd to the mixture and add water to adjust the consistency of the buttermilk. Add ice and have a healthy drink post workout.

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