Potatoes have a rich nutritional profile, as both white and sweet potatoes can aid in weight loss. (Source: Shutterstock)
Why skip eating something that you cherish with all your heart simply because you are on a weight loss journey? Eating smart is always the option and you can do that with these recipes.
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Many people believe eating potatoes will make them fat, but contrary to the notion, potatoes are a good source of potassium, fibre, tryptophan, manganese, lutein, and vitamins C.
In addition to this, potatoes are also beneficial for blood circulation and relieving hypertension. Consuming potatoes won’t result in weight gain if you maintain a healthy diet and avoid overeating junk food.
Potatoes have a rich nutritional profile, as both white and sweet potatoes can aid in weight loss.
However, it is imperative to prepare potatoes properly in order to prevent gaining extra calories and unhealthy fats.
If you’re on a weight loss journey, we bring to you some lip-smacking delicious potato recipes.
Potato Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 Boiled potatoes
- Half onion
- Half tomato
- 1 Green chili
- Coriander leaves
- Pepper powder
- Salt
- Half lemon
Method:
- Finely chop the two boiled potatoes, onions, tomatoes, green chillies and coriander leaves in a bowl.
- Then, you have to sprinkle pepper powder and salt on them according to taste. Slice a lemon in half, then squeeze its juice over the mixture.
- Once done, combine all the ingredients together and serve on a plate.
Aloo Chat
Ingredients:
- Ghee
- 2 Boiled potatoes
- Roasted peanuts
- Chopped ginger
- Crushed jaggery
- Salt
- Cumin powder
- Pepper powder
- Chopped coriander leaves
Method:
- Boil 2 potatoes in slightly salted water. Once the potatoes are boiled, let them cool down.
- After that remove the skin of the potatoes and chop them into dice pieces. Add one tablespoon of ghee to the pan and bring it to heat.
- Now, add the potatoes and roast until they are golden brown.
- Add the roasted peanuts, sliced ginger, and crushed jaggery once the potatoes are light brown.
- Sprinkle some salt, cumin, and pepper powder according to taste.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and your dish is ready to be served.
Herbed Sweet Potato
Ingredients:
- 200 grams of sweet potatoes
- Oregano and chili flakes
- Chopped coriander leaves
- Grated carrot
- 1 spoon of extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
Methods:
- Boil 200 grams of sweet potatoes.
- Once boiled, let the potatoes cool down and peel off the skin.
- Slice the potatoes into wedges after removing the skin and dry roast them until they are light brown.
- As desired, season with salt, oregano, and chilli flakes. Add 1 spoon of extra virgin olive oil after one minute of sautéing.
- The potatoes and spices should be well combined.
- Garnish your dish with some grated carrots and finely chopped coriander leaves and it is done.
Make your weight loss journey more interesting by following these recipes!!
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