High-Protein Weight Loss Idli & Sambar Recipe

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High-Protein Weight Loss Idli (No Rice) – Soft, Tasty Healthy Breakfast (10 Mins Recipe)

Are you on a quest to find the right recipe for your healthy and filling breakfast to lose weight? This high-protein weight loss idli is made without rice and with simple ingredients, is tasty and fulfilling with good amount of protein and keeps you satiated for a long time. Moreover, this healthy breakfast recipe takes only 10 mins to make!

Why will you love this healthy no rice idli recipe?

  • No rice used
  • High in protein content
  • Soft and tasty
  • Prepares in 10 mins
  • Keeps you full for longer
  • Loses weight easily
  • Simple and easy to make with simple ingredients
  • Healthy Ingredients Required

Main Ingredients

  • 200 gm Paneer (room temperature)
  • 1 tbsp Curd (dahi)
  • 1 tsp Isabgol (psyllium)
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ tsp Desi ghee (to grease the idli mould)

Optional Addons

  • 1 tbsp Finely chopped onion
  • 1 tbsp Finely chopped tomato
  • 1 finely chopped green chili
  • A pinch of black pepper powder
  • A pinch of cumin powder or chat masala

Step by Step Recipe Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Paneer

  • Take out the paneer from the fridge and let it reach room temperature
  • Towel dry the paneer pieces with a tissue paper or a clean kitchen towel
  • Grate the paneer finely so that it reaches the consistency of fine bread crumbs.

Step 2: Prepare the Batter

  • Add the grated paneer in a mixing bowl
  • Add 1 tbsp curd and 1 tsp isabgol
  • Mix well with hands or a spoon until you get a medium consistency batter.
  • Give it a rest for 2–3 mins so that it reaches soft consistency as the isabgol absorbs water.

Step 3: Add Salt and Optional Addons

  • Add salt to the batter as per your taste.
  • Optional: Also add chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilies, pepper powder or chat masala as per your taste.
  • Mix well so that all ingredients are combined.

Step 4: Prepare Steamer

  • Pour plenty of water in the idli steamer or a large vessel and bring it to boil.
  • Grease the idli moulds with desi ghee.

Step 5: Prepare the Idlis

  • Divide the idli batter in the greased idli moulds.
  • Ensure that the batter is evenly distributed and leveled with the back of the ladle.

Step 6: Steam the Idlis

  • Put the idli stand in the steamer and cover with a tight lid.
  • Steam the idlis for 10 mins on a medium flame.
  • Once done, check if the idli is cooked properly with a toothpick. If it comes out clean, its ready.

Step 7: Serve and Enjoy

Let the idli rest for 1-2 mins before taking them out and serve hot with mint chutney, coconut chutney or healthy homemade tomato chutney.

Nutritional Benefits of the Idli

  • High in protein content due to paneer
  • Low on carbs as no rice is used in it
  • Isabgol adds dietary fiber to it which also makes you feel full
  • Isabgol helps in reducing bad cholesterol
  • Low calorie content which helps to lose weight

Final Word

No rice high protein idli is a healthy breakfast recipe and also serves as a quick snack that fits in a calorie-restricted diet. A must try for everyone who loves paneer and wants to stay fit.

Healthy Weight Loss Sambar (Low Oil High Fibre) Healthy Vegetarian Sambar Recipe Without Oil

This healthy south Indian sambar is full of veggies, protein, and dietary fibers that help in weight loss. It is a low-calorie food that will keep you full for a long time, and pairs well with high-protein idlis.

Preparation Time

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 3-4

Ingredients

For the Dal

  • ¼ cup toor dal (arhar dal)
  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder

Vegies

  • 1 small carrot (chopped)
  • 5-6 beans (chopped)
  • 1 small onion or shallots (optional)
  • 1 small tomato (chopped)
  • ¼ cup pumpkin (optional)
  • ¼ cup bottle gourd (lauki)
  • 1 small drum stick (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

Sambar Masala

  • 1 tbsp sambar powder (homemade or store bought)
  • ½ tsp roasted cumin powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Tamarind pulp (1 tbsp)

For Tempering

  • 1 tsp desi ghee or cold-pressed coconut oil
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • 8-10 curry leaves
  • 1 dried red chilli
  • A pinch of asafoetida (hing)

Instructions

Step 1: Washing the Dal

  • Wash the toor dal with water 2-3 times.
  • Soak the dal in water for 15-20 mins, if possible to make it more tender.

Step 2: Pressure Cooking the Dal

  • Take the toor dal + turmeric powder + water in a pressure cooker, and cook for
  • 3 whistles in a pressure cooker or
  • 10-12 mins in an instant pot
  • Mash the cooked dal to make it smooth and tender.

Step 3: Prepare the Veggies

Wash all the veggies and cut them into small pieces. Here is what you can use.

  • Carrot
  • Bean pods
  • Pumpkin (optional)
  • Bottle gourd (optional)
  • Tomato
  • Drumstick (optional)
  • Onion/shallots (optional)
  • More veggies = better fibre + more volume to keep you full for a longer time.

Step 4: Cooking the Veggies

In a cooking pot, add

  • the chopped veggies + 1 cup water, and let it cook for 8-10 mins over medium flame, until tender.

Step 5: Add the Cooked Dal

  • Add the cooked dal and mix everything well, and cook for 2-3 mins.

Step 6: Add the Sambar Masala

Now add the

  • sambar powder + roasted cumin powder + salt + tamarind pulp and mix it well.
  • Let it cook for another 5 mins so that the sambar masala is well infused into the veggies and the dal.

Step 7: Tempering

  • In a small pan, heat the
  • desi ghee or coconut oil, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, dried red chillies, and hing.
  • Let it cook for 30 seconds.

Step 8: Adding the Tempering

  • Add this tempering to the sambar and mix it well. Let it cook for another minute.

Step 9: Garnishing and Serving

  • Garnish the sambar with fresh coriander leaves, and serve hot with high-protein paneer idli, veggies, millet idli, or oats idli.

Healthy Weight Loss Benefits of this Sambar

  • High fibre (from veggies)
  • Protein from toor dal
  • Low oil and calories
  • High satiety with minimal calories. Fibre + protein will help in weight loss.
  • Healthy digestion due to high fibre.
  • Load of healthy vitamins and minerals!
  • This makes it a wholesome and healthy dish that fills you up when paired with high-protein idlis.

Weight Loss Tip

To have optimal fat loss, have 1 bowl of this healthy sambar with 3-4 high protein paneer idlis. It will have a good amount of protein, fibre, and healthy fats, with minimal carbs that will keep you full for a long time without bloating.