The long weekend is almost over, and you must already be feeling guilty about overindulging. This is especially true if you enjoy eating rich curries, sugary desserts, and deep-fried snacks but are concerned about gaining weight. To correct sporadic overeating and aid in weight management, we have selected a few easy recipes, perfect as detox dinner. So, embark on this journey to whip these recipes and go into detox mode.
Fruit Punch
This one can add that refreshing zest to your tastebuds. To make this simple detox meal, take 1 cup of apples, kiwis, and strawberries and mix them in a bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad in a separate bowl after adding 2 tablespoons lime juice, 3 tablespoons orange juice, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons honey. Enjoy it cold after a good toss.
Curd Rice
This nutritious bowl needs no introduction. It's the ideal meal to help you recover from holiday grub sins. Mix one bowl of cooked rice with a bowl of fresh curd and add salt to taste. Heat pure ghee in a tempering pan. Add red chillies, mustard seeds, chopped or crushed garlic cloves, and curry leaves, and let them splutter. Pour the prepared tempering over the curd rice and top it with pomegranate seeds.
Berry Curd Bowl
Take 1/2 cup mixed berries, 1 cup curd, 1 cup soaking oats, chia seeds, and honey for your first detox meal. Blend the ingredients thoroughly in a blender, then top with one-two teaspoon of soaked chia seeds for decoration. Together with the goodness of antioxidant-rich berries, the cooling and probiotic properties of curd help to induce vital nutrients and fibre, which aid in better weight management.
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This superfood can rescue your body from the overstressed digestive system. Take 1/2 cup cooked quinoa, 1 chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, whole red chillies, and 1 cup blanched spinach leaves to prepare this protein-fibre-rich meal. Heat a pan, add some minced ginger, onions, and red chillies, boil the spinach mixture, and then stir in the quinoa. Enjoy with a bit of lime juice, salt, and pepper.
Beetroot Cold Soup
Take 1 medium beet, 1/2 cup soaked poha or beaten rice, 3 cups of water, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 inch of ginger, lemon juice, and black pepper to whip this effortless detox meal. Next, heat a teaspoon of olive oil, and add mustard seeds, curry leaves, red chillies, and red pepper flakes. Let them splutter without getting burnt. Pour this over the mixture, and savour it.
