Several people who are trying to lose weight often decide to go on a low-calorie diet. When you are on a low-calorie diet, you will probably be intaking 800 to 1500 calories daily. Eating low calorie Indian foods can be incredibly beneficial, especially for people who are obese, (the ones with a BMI of over 30). In fact, studies have identified that you will be able to lose 3 to 5 pounds when you are on a low calorie diet. 

So, if you are planning to lose weight, you should consider switching to a low calorie diet. However, there is a common misconception that you will need to avoid eating your favorite Indian food. This is not true because there are plenty of low-calorie Indian foods that you can eat. If you do not know which are them, here are a few low-calorie Indian foods that you should try. 

Oats Idli

Oats Idli is actually a south Indian dish, but it is an ideal breakfast option for the ones who are trying to lose weight. Idlis are usually prepared with rava or rice batter, but here it is prepared with oats to make the idlis healthy. The amount of calories in 2 oats idli is around 52 calories, which makes it a perfect choice to start your day. 

Sabudana Khichdi

Sabudana Khichdi is one of the popular dishes prepared and consumed during Navratri fasting. The low-calorie Indian food is packed with nutrients and it will give you enough energy. You can easily prepare Sabudana Khichdi at your home and serve it with roasted peanuts. It is best to use a low-calorie vegetable oil instead of ghee, but you can still use a bit of ghee.

Chicken Tikka

If you are looking for a non-veg low-calorie Indian food, then chicken tikka is one of the best options. The tasty dish is sure to keep you satisfied and you won’t feel hungry. However, make sure to use less oil and spices when preparing chicken tikka. Tandoori chicken is another excellent low-calorie Indian food option for non-vegetarians. 

Switching to a low-calorie diet can be quite hard when you are not eating from home or when you don’t have time to cook. However, you can still eat smartly and stick to a low-calorie diet with our Smart Carbs plan that contains well-balanced and nutrition-dense home cooked meals.