South Indian Keto Meal Plan for Weight Loss: Dinner

Dinner is the last meal of the day, and it's important to keep it light yet filling. Here are two keto-friendly South Indian dinner recipes that you can try:

7. Keto Cauliflower Upma South Indian Keto Meal Plan for Weight Loss: Dinner

Upma is a classic South Indian breakfast dish, but it can be enjoyed as a light dinner as well. For a keto version, we will be using cauliflower instead of semolina.

Ingredients:

• 1 head cauliflower, grated
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped capsicum
• 1-2 green chillies, chopped
• 1/2 inch ginger, chopped
• 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• A pinch of asafoetida
• Salt to taste
• Coriander leaves for garnish

Method:

1. In a pan, heat some coconut oil and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
2. Once the seeds start to splutter, add chopped onion, capsicum, green chillies, and ginger. Saute for a minute.
3. Add grated cauliflower and salt to taste. Mix well.
4. Cover the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes on low flame.
5. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

8. Keto Chicken Curry South Indian Keto Meal Plan for Weight Loss: Dinner

Chicken curry is a popular South Indian dinner dish, and it can be made keto-friendly by using coconut milk instead of regular milk. Here's a simple recipe:

Ingredients:

• 500g chicken, cut into small pieces
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped tomato
• 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 inch ginger, chopped
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• Water as required
• 2 tbsp ghee or coconut oil

Method:

1. Heat ghee or coconut oil in a pan and add chopped onion. Saute until translucent.
2. Add chopped garlic and ginger. Saute for a minute.
3. Add chopped tomato and cook until it becomes mushy.
4. Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and garam masala powder. Mix well.
5. Add chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes.
6. Add coconut milk and salt to taste. Mix well.
7. Add water as required and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
8. Serve hot with cauliflower rice or keto-friendly roti.

In conclusion, these keto-friendly South Indian meal plans are a great way to lose weight without compromising on taste or flavor. Remember to keep track of your macros and stay within your daily caloric limit. With a little bit of planning and preparation, you can enjoy delicious and healthy meals while achieving your weight loss goals.

Read Part 1 : South Indian Keto Meal Plan for Weight Loss: Breakfast