Raita or dahi can be part of your daily diet. From cooling the body and aiding digestion, raita strikes the perfect balance needed for a healthy gut! Plus, you can add a delicious twist with cucumber, spinach, pineapple, onion, and more. All of these can not only enhance the taste of your meals, but can also improve your overall health. Let’s explore some raita recipes that are just right for you!
Health Shots spoke with Komal Malik, chief nutritionist at the Asian Hospital in New Delhi, to suggest some of the best raita recipes for both weight loss and digestion.
How does raita help with digestion and weight loss?
Curds that are low in unhealthy fat and high in protein are used to make raita. Plus, the curd is so light and cool that it keeps you hydrated. Here are five benefits of raita for digestion and weight loss, according to Malik:
1. Raita is a fermented milk product that contains live healthy bacteria. Stir the curds to prepare and garnish with vegetables and fruits for a good seasoning for weight loss.
2. Raita is a nutritious food containing high quality protein and a potential source of vitamins and minerals. Contains live bacteria such as Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus.
3. These active bacteria act as probiotics that are known to have a positive effect on digestion. It has beneficial effects in treating gastrointestinal disorders such as diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome.
4. Raita is a low-calorie, low-energy food. Great for weight loss as it makes you feel fuller and less hungry.
5. Curds mixed with fruits and vegetables can help prevent weight gain. In fact, raita’s probiotics improve the gut microbiome, which is also involved in weight maintenance. Additionally, raita’s low-calorie fruits and vegetables are high in fiber and water, making this combination helpful for weight management.
Check out 3 raita recipes for weight loss.
1. Peanut writer
material
100 grams of curd
20 grams of peanuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper/red chili powder
1/4 teaspoon roasted cumin seed powder
Method
- Beat the card well until it is smooth and free of lumps.
- Roast 20 grams of peanuts. Peel, roughly chop, and mix with the loosened tofu.
- Add salt, pepper and roasted cumin seed powder and serve.
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2. Beet and spinach raita
material
100 grams of curd
40 grams spinach
30 grams of beets
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper/red chili powder
1/4 teaspoon roasted cumin seed powder
Method
- Beat the curd well until smooth and free of lumps.
- Pick the spinach leaves, wash and cook over low heat until soft, grind to a smooth paste, grate the beets, and mix the spinach paste with the grated beets.
- Add salt, pepper and roasted cumin seed powder and serve.
3. Mixed Berry Writer
material
100 grams of curd
35g dry mixed berries (blueberry/cranberry/strawberry)
caster sugar (optional)
Method
- Beat the curd well until smooth and free of lumps.
- Berries soaked in water for 20 minutes, chopped and mixed with crushed curd
- Add sugar to your liking and enjoy.
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