Are you tired of following the same old routine of eating the same foods every day? Do you want to lose weight without compromising on your taste buds? Look no further! We have got you covered with a South Indian Keto Meal Plan for Weight Loss.
South Indian cuisine is known for its diversity and taste. However, most of the dishes are high in carbohydrates, which is not ideal for those following a keto diet. A keto diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet that helps you lose weight by forcing your body to burn fat for energy instead of carbohydrates.
Here is a delicious South Indian Keto Meal Plan for Weight Loss that will help you kick-start your day with a healthy and filling breakfast.
1. Keto Upma South Indian Keto Meal Plan for Weight Loss
Upma is a traditional South Indian breakfast dish made with semolina or cream of wheat. However, for a keto version, we will be using cauliflower rice instead of semolina.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cauliflower rice
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped tomato
- 1/4 cup chopped capsicum
- 1/4 cup chopped carrot
- 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp red chili powder
- Salt to taste
Method:
- Heat coconut oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Wait till they splutter.
- Add chopped onion and sauté till it turns translucent.
- Add chopped tomato, capsicum, carrot, and sauté for a few minutes.
- Add cauliflower rice and mix well.
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to taste. Mix well.
- Cover the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the cauliflower rice is cooked.
- Serve hot.
2. Keto Dosa South Indian Keto Meal Plan for Weight Loss
Dosa is a popular South Indian breakfast dish made with rice and urad dal. However, for a keto version, we will be using almond flour and coconut flour instead of rice and urad dal.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
- 2 tbsp psyllium husk
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- Salt to taste
- Water as required
- Ghee or coconut oil for greasing
Method:
- In a mixing bowl, add almond flour, coconut flour, flaxseed meal, psyllium husk, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Add water slowly and mix until you get a smooth batter.
- Heat a non-stick pan and grease it with ghee or coconut oil.
- Pour a ladleful of batter and spread it in a circular motion to make a dosa.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bottom side is golden brown.
- Flip the dosa and cook for another minute.
- Serve hot with coconut chutney or keto-friendly sambar.
3. Keto Uttapam South Indian Keto Meal Plan for Weight Loss: Breakfast
Uttapam is a thick pancake-like dish made with rice and urad dal. However, for a keto version, we will be using almond flour, coconut flour, and flaxseed meal instead of rice and urad dal.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped tomato
- 1/4 cup chopped capsicum
- Salt to taste
- Water as required
- Ghee or coconut oil for greasing
Method:
- In a mixing bowl, add almond flour, coconut flour, flaxseed meal, and salt. Mix well.
- Add water slowly and mix until you get a smooth batter.
- Add chopped onion, tomato, and capsicum. Mix well.
- Heat a non-stick pan and grease it with ghee or coconut oil.
- Pour a ladleful of batter and spread it in a circular motion to make an uttapam.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bottom side is golden brown.
- Flip the uttapam and cook for another minute.
- Serve hot with coconut chutney or keto-friendly sambar.
4. Keto Idli South Indian Keto Meal Plan for Weight Loss: Breakfast
Idli is a steamed cake made with rice and urad dal. However, for a keto version, we will be using almond flour, coconut flour, and flaxseed meal instead of rice and urad dal.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- Salt to taste
- Water as required
Method:
- In a mixing bowl, add almond flour, coconut flour, flaxseed meal, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Add water slowly and mix until you get a smooth batter.
- Grease the idli moulds with ghee or coconut oil.
- Pour the batter into the moulds.
- Steam the idlis for 10-12 minutes or until they are cooked.
- Serve hot with coconut chutney or keto-friendly sambar.
There you have it, a delicious South Indian Keto Meal Plan for Weight Loss that will help you stay on track with your weight loss goals while indulging in some of the best South Indian breakfast dishes. Try these recipes and let us know which one is your favorite. Stay tuned for more South Indian Keto Meal Plan for Weight Loss.
Read Part 2 : South Indian Keto Meal Plan for Weight Loss: Lunch