Soy is a great way to increase protein intake without upping the calories-to-burn. Soy milk can be a replacement for cow's milk, which even people who are lactose intolerant can drink. Since, I don't like tofu too much (no, you can never replace my paneer), I like soy chunks (and no, you can't replace my mutton either). It makes a great side dish with greens, dal/lentils, lean meats like chicken and fish, and even as a stand alone snack with...

Bit of history: this roasted eggplant recipe was the first vegetable recipe I ever learned to make. It was a favourite growing up and it’s probably the easiest vegetable to cook. The good thing about it is that it is incredibly loaded in taste so you really don’t need to serve too much. One eggplant would probably serve up to 4 people as a side dish. Plus it’s incredibly versatile. I’ve used it as a sandwich filler as well. Bit...

I switched to a vegetables, dal/lentils, and multi grained rotis lunch about six months ago. The difference it made to my metabolism, energy levels and weight loss was almost instant. I pack my own lunches and enjoy a light, but nutrients packed meal an hour before our workout sessions. Bhindi/okra makes it to my top five lunch vegetables, simply because it is packed with nutrients like vitamin B6, calcium, fibre and folic acid. All this, while being extremely low in...

This one is so easy it's almost like making scrambled eggs! I cooked this early in the morning, yesterday, and it literally took just 7 minutes. Of course there's a little bit of chopping involved, but if you like your mushrooms whole and you have tomato puree on the side, then not even that. Total time: 7 minutes (Prep time: 1 minute, cooking time: 6 minutes) Serves: 2 You can add onions and whatever flavouring you prefer, but I was cooking this in...

Yesterday was a holiday and we ended up sleeping through most of it. Around 7 in the evening I suddenly felt like eating some goold old north Indian Aloo Gobi. This is a simple, easy-as-can-be recipe that takes exactly 15 minutes to cook! What's not to love! Total time: 20 minutes (Prep time: 5 minutes, cook time: 15 minutes) Serves 4-6 people  I usually toss in some peas as well. They go well with the cauliflower and potato mix.   Ingredients Cauliflower - 1 medium Potatoes -...

Capsicums have a strong flavour that mixes well with Indian food. In this recipe we have used an instant mashed potato mix powder. It's available in most general stores and takes less than five seconds to whip up. Total time: 15 mins (Prep time: 9 minutes, cook time: 4 minutes).Serves 4 people Also check out another Stuffed Capsicum Recipe  Ingredients Capsicum - 4 large Green chillies - 2 chopped Onion - 1 finely chopped Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbspn Coriander - fresh leaves chopped - 2...