1 Week South Indian Meal Plan Using Kollu for Weight Loss and Gut Health


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Growing up in a South Indian family, you very well might have heard your elders mention the name of Kollu, or that meek-looking horse gram that has more to offer nutritively than it does credit. 

I still recall how my grandmother used to boil kollu with only a handful of garlic and prepared a so soothing rasam that it was like a warm hug. 

However, kollu is not just a nostalgic food, it is really a strong one, particularly when you want to lose weight or to enhance digestion.


In this post, I will provide you with a basic one-week South Indian diet plan that is low tummy friendly and will help you lose weight, maintain a healthy gut and overall energy. Believe me this will not make you miss even your heavy meals once you have tried this! 

Here are some reasons that make Kollu a good choice to lose weight and improve gut health.

            Kollu abounds in the following    

Protein will make you stay full longer time


Fibre is great on digestion


Iron and antioxidants maintain your energy level


The Low Glycemic Index is good against blood sugar disorders


It is particularly great when you are on a light South India vegetarian diet. It keeps your stomach at ease, and it leaves you with sufficient energy to go on with your day without feeling bloated.


🥣 Tips Before You Start the Meal Plan

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1. Overnight soak kollu- It is more convenient to cook and digest.


2. Take in low amounts- that is, consider1 to 3 tablespoons of cooked kollu per meal.


3. Avoid excessive consumption - Excessive amounts may be the reason of gas or discomfort. (Moderation is the secret.)


4. Wise use of spices- Include spices like ginger, cumin and Hing which help digestion.


🗓️ 7-Day South Indian Kollu-Based Meal Plan

This is an easy one-week schedule, with common materials. It allows you to customize the spice and portion amount according to your body convenience. In addition, all the recipes are vegetarian friendly.

                                                                    

Monday

Breakfast: Idili with Kollu chutney 

 Lunch: Kollu Rasam rice + Cabbage Poriyal

 Dinner: Vegetable Upma with a tsp of Kollu Podi


Tuesday

 Breakfast: Ragi Dosa with kollu chutney

 Lunch: Kollu Sundal + lemon Rice

 Dinner: (Foxtail Millet) Pongal+ Tomato Thokku


 Wednesday

 Breakfast: Moong Dal +Kollu Adai with Methi Chutney

 Lunch: Kollu kuzhambu + brown rice +stir fried beans 

Dinner: Clear Kollu Soup + 1 Roti.


Thursday

    Breakfast: Poha with shredded coconut + small cup of Kollu tea

        Lunch:  Brown Rice with kollu Rasam + Carrot poriyal

Dinner: Kollu Dosa+ Coconut Chutney


Friday

Breakfast:  Green bean Pesarattu with Kollu chutney

Lunch: Ragi Roti + Vegetarian Kurma with Kollu

 Dinner: Brown Rice + Potato sambal + Kollu Soup


Saturday

 Breakfast: Semiya upma+ Kollu Podi

 Lunch: Tomato Kollu Rasam + rice + beetroot Stir-fry

 Dinner: Kollu Kanji mix with 1tbsp of oats


Sunday

 Breakfast: Idiyappam of mixed millet + Kollu coconut Chutney

 Lunch: Kollu Kara Kuzhambu + Rice + Keerai Masiyal

 Dinner:  Kollu Dosa+ Coconut Chutney


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💡 Bonus: How to Make Basic Kollu Powder (Podi)

Dry roast:

1 cup of horse gram

2 red chillies

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp pepper

A pinch of hing

Grind and put in an airtight container. Can be used in dosas, upma or in rice with ghee.

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