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Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Man who 'lost 35 kg naturally at home' shares top 7 high-protein south Indian breakfast recipes: Oats pongal, ragi dosa
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Are you looking for high-protein breakfast ideas that can help you start your day with energy? Are you specifically interested in vegetarian recipes with protein-rich ingredients commonly used in south Indian cuisine? Then you have come to the right place. Also read | Woman who lost 17 kg reveals these 3 high protein Indian vegetarian breakfast recipes helped her drastic weight loss Ragi dosa is a nutritious and delicious South Indian dish made with finger millet (ragi). (Freepik) Content creator Jithin VS, who 'lost 35 kg naturally at home' and keeps sharing weight loss, diet and workout tips on Instagram, shared some high-protein south Indian breakfast ideas in an Instagram post on May 12. He shared seven healthy and wholesome breakfast recipes. Whether you prefer dosa, roti or khichdi, here are Jithin's protein-packed vegetarian breakfast recipes to try: Paneer stuffed wheat dosa ⦿ Macros 300 calories, 18 gram protein, 25 gram carbs, 12 gram fat ⦿ Ingredients 1/2 cup wheat flour, 50 gram protein (crumbled), onion, chilli, coriander ⦿ Recipe Make thin wheat dosa batter. Crumble paneer with chopped onion, chilli and salt. Spread dosa on tawa, add paneer filling, fold and cook Boiled egg masala with millet roti ⦿ Macros 230 calories, 18 gram protein, 22 gram carbs, 6 gram fat ⦿ Ingredients 2 whole eggs, 1 small onion, 1 tomato, turmeric, chilli, mustard seeds, 1/2 cup millet flour (Ragi, bajra or jowar), warm water, salt ⦿ Recipe Boil 2 whole eggs, chop. Sauté onion, tomato, green chilli and spices. Add eggs and mix. Serve with 2 thin millet rotis. Besan dosa with mint chutney ⦿ Macros 240 calories, 12 gram protein, 20 carbs, 9 gram fat ⦿ Ingredients 1/2 cup besan, water, green chilli, ginger, coriander, mint chutney made with mint, coriander and yoghurt ⦿ Recipe Mix besan, water, chilli, water, salt, coriander into a batter. Make thin dosas on tawa. Serve with mint chutney made with hung curd for protein Toor dal vegetable khichdi ⦿ Macros 350 calories, 14 protein, 40 gram carbs, 10 gram fat ⦿ Ingredients 1/4 cup toor dal, 1/4 cup brown rice, veggies like carrot, beans and peas, mustard, curry leaves, ginger ⦿ Recipe Pressure cook dal, rice, veggies with salt and turmeric. Temper mustard, curry leaves, ginger in 1 tsp oil. Mix into khichdi and serve warm. Oats pongal ⦿ Macros 25o calories, 11 gram protein, 30 gram carbs, 8 gram fat ⦿ Ingredients 1/2 cup oats, 1/4 cup moong dal, pepper, cumin, ginger, curry leaves, 1 tsp ghee ⦿ Recipe Dry roast oats and moong dal separately. Pressure cook moong dal. Mix cooked dal with oats and 1 cup of water. Add salt. Temper pepper, cumin, ginger, curry leaves in ghee and mix in. Peanut chutney with ragi dosa ⦿ Macros 300 calories, 30 gram protein, 28 gram carbs, 12 gram fat ⦿ Ingredients 1/2 cup ragi flour, 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, coconut, chilli, mustard, curry leaves ⦿ Recipe Make ragi dosa batter with salt and water. Grind peanuts, coconut, chilli, and salt for chutney. Temper with mustard and curry leaves. Moong dal chilla with curd ⦿ Macros 230 calories, 14 gram protein, 22 gram carbs, 8 gram fat ⦿ Ingredients 1/2 cup yellow moong dal (soaked overnight), 1 green chilli, ginger, salt, turmeric, 1/2 cup curd ⦿ Recipe Grind soaked dal with chilli and ginger into a smooth batter. Add salt and turmeric. Pour onto a hot non-stick tawa, spread thin like dosa. Cook both sides till golden brown. Serve with low-fat curd Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
India.com
05-06-2025
- Health
- India.com
Man Lost 35 Kg Naturally At Home- Shares THESE 6 Vegetarian Indian Salads To Eat For Flat Belly
On May 31, Jithin posted a list of nutrient-packed salads on his Instagram page, perfect for those "struggling to eat right." He emphasizes that these aren't just tasty, but also support a flat belly and glowing skin. Want to know what to eat? Scroll down for recipes!Jithin wrote in his post, 'Want glowing skin and a flat belly? Start with these salads.' Beetroot, orange, mint salad Why it works: 'Beetroot purifies blood, orange gives glow through vitamin C,' Jithin said. Recipe: Boil and dice 1 small beetroot; peel and segment 1 orange; add fresh mint leaves; dress with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Chill and enjoy fresh. Raw mango and sprouted moong salad Why it works: 'Vitamin C from mango boosts collagen, moong sprouts detox the skin,' Jithin added. Recipe: Finely chop 1/2 cup raw mango; add to 1/2 cup sprouted moong, 2 tbsp grated coconut, green chilli (optional), salt, jeera powder; temper few curry leaves and mustard seeds in coconut oil; mix all and top with tempering. Carrot, cucumber and pomegranate salad Why it works: Jithin said, 'Hydrating, rich in vitamin C and antioxidants for clear, glowing skin.' Recipe: Mix well and chill for 5-10 minutes 1 grated carrot, 1 chopped cucumber, 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds, 1 tsp lemon juice, pinch of black salt, chopped coriander. Chickpea, tomato and onion salad Why it works: 'Protein-packed and skin-friendly, balances hormones too,' he said. Recipe: Boil 1/2 cup white chickpea, mix with 1 chopped onion and 1 chopped tomato as well as coriander, lemon juice and roasted jeera powder and garnish with mint. Avocado, cucumber and flaxseed salad Why it works: Jithin said, 'Healthy fats from avocado and flaxseeds nourish skin deeply.' Recipe: Dice 1/2 ripe avocado, and chop 1 small cucumber. Toss gently with 1 tsp roasted flaxseeds and add a dressing of olive oil, lemon and a pinch of salt. Spinach, apple and walnut salad Why it works: He added, 'Spinach gives iron, apples give fibre and walnuts give omega-3 for skin repair.' Recipe: Blanch 1 cup of fresh spinach and add thinly sliced 1/2 apple and 5-6 crushed walnuts to it. Make a dressing of 1sp olive oil, 1/2 tsp honey and lemon juice. Toss gently and serve fresh.
Hindustan Times
03-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Man who 'lost 35 kg naturally at home' shares top 6 vegetarian Indian salads to eat for flat belly and glowing skin
Instagram user Jithin V Suresh keeps sharing diet and workout tips on his Instagram page based on his weight loss journey. Jithin, who 'lost 35 kg naturally at home', took to Instagram on May 31 and shared a list of salads to try if you are 'struggling to eat right'. Also read | How to lose weight with South Indian diet, according to fitness coach: 'Avoid idli and dosa, switch to low calorie...' According to him, these salads are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients that can help support a flat belly and glowing skin. Jithin wrote in his post, 'Want glowing skin and a flat belly? Start with these salads.' Here are his top six salad ideas that can help you: A post shared by Jithin VS (@jithin_vsuresh) ⦿ Why it works: 'Beetroot purifies blood, orange gives glow through vitamin C,' Jithin said. ⦿ Recipe: Boil and dice 1 small beetroot; peel and segment 1 orange; add fresh mint leaves; dress with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Chill and enjoy fresh. ⦿ Why it works: 'Vitamin C from mango boosts collagen, moong sprouts detox the skin,' Jithin added. ⦿ Recipe: Finely chop 1/2 cup raw mango; add to 1/2 cup sprouted moong, 2 tbsp grated coconut, green chilli (optional), salt, jeera powder; temper few curry leaves and mustard seeds in coconut oil; mix all and top with tempering. ⦿ Why it works: Jithin said, 'Hydrating, rich in vitamin C and antioxidants for clear, glowing skin.' ⦿ Recipe: Mix well and chill for 5-10 minutes 1 grated carrot, 1 chopped cucumber, 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds, 1 tsp lemon juice, pinch of black salt, chopped coriander. ⦿ Why it works: 'Protein-packed and skin-friendly, balances hormones too,' he said. ⦿ Recipe: Boil 1/2 cup white chickpea, mix with 1 chopped onion and 1 chopped tomato as well as coriander, lemon juice and roasted jeera powder and garnish with mint. ⦿ Why it works: Jithin said, 'Healthy fats from avocado and flaxseeds nourish skin deeply.' ⦿ Recipe: Dice 1/2 ripe avocado, and chop 1 small cucumber. Toss gently with 1 tsp roasted flaxseeds and add a dressing of olive oil, lemon and a pinch of salt. ⦿ Why it works: He added, 'Spinach gives iron, apples give fibre and walnuts give omega-3 for skin repair.' ⦿ Recipe: Blanch 1 cup of fresh spinach and add thinly sliced 1/2 apple and 5-6 crushed walnuts to it. Make a dressing of 1sp olive oil, 1/2 tsp honey and lemon juice. Toss gently and serve fresh. Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
The Hindu
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Malayalam filmmaker Manu Swaraj on his directorial debut, ‘Padakkalam', a sleeper hit at the box office
Manu Swaraj was heartbroken when his directorial debut, Padakkalam, opened to not-so-positive reviews. But over three weeks into its release, he is a happy man, with the movie, a fantasy entertainer, emerging a sleeper hit at the box office. Padakkalam is the story of four close friends who are engineering students — Jithin (Sandeep Pradeep), Kannan (Saaf Boi), Ramsad (Arun Pradeep) and Nakul (Arun Ajikumar). The fantasy element kicks in when Jithin, an introvert trying to get over a break-up, discovers that one of their professors, Renjith TS (Sharafudheen) has a superpower which he uses to control his professional rival, Shaji KK (Suraj Venjaramoodu). Jithin too becomes a prey to Renjith's power. As the four friends set out to solve this, things go out of hand, leading to a laugh riot. 'They are frontbenchers,' Manu says. 'We have so many films that talk about the backbenchers and mostly about their mischief or unlawful activities. The world we created did not resonate with some of the reviewers. Thankfully word-of-mouth publicity brought in more viewers for the movie.' Manu, 30, specifies that the idea was born on February 23, 2023, while he was working out in a gym! He shared it with Nithin C Babu, his classmate, who has co-written the film. 'I prefer to call him the writer and myself the co-writer. The thought came at a time when our script pitches were getting rejected. I felt that this might be our last chance and so we decided that even if we did not get a producer, we would make the film somehow. We were that excited about the concept,' says Manu, who hails from Karamana in Thiruvananthapuram. Manu and Nithin have used some of their character traits in the film. 'For example, Jithin's mannerisms in the first half are Nithin's and the second half, mine.' Manu, an engineer, used to make short films even while in school. 'I did engineering because I wanted a degree and the subject interested me. But there was no plan to go along that path further.' The turning point was when he submitted one of his short films, Corridor, to an inter-college festival, while in his first year of engineering. 'I was not enthused about taking part in the contest. But the fact that my film will be projected on a big screen excited me. That decision changed my life,' he says. 'Basil Joseph, who had by then established his credentials with his short films and was assisting Vineeth Sreenivasan in Thira, was a judge of the competition. He appreciated the work and even suggested introducing a new award category — one for best upcoming talent and I won that honour. He also asked me to get in touch with him. When I called him, he asked if I was interested in assisting him in his debut film, Kunjiramayanam. That was an offer I couldn't resist.' Since Basil insisted that he finish his course before joining films, Manu did not work in his sophomore film, Godha. In 2019, Basil called him to assist in Minnal Murali. Even though Manu was asked to join as an assistant in the art direction team, he eventually 'worked in almost all the departments for the next two years. It was exciting, especially working with the VFX and special effects team. Those two years were like a film school. Working closely with Basil chettan helped me understand his process and approach to cinema.' It was Basil who was instrumental in greenlighting Padakkalam. 'Once the script was almost ready, I realised that it was a structure I learnt from Basil chettan and I was sure he would say yes to the project. I wanted him to play Renjith. Even though he loved the story, he couldn't do it because he had no dates. He was the one who told us that the project would need a big production house. He helped us get in touch with (producer) Vijay Subramaniam who brought in his close friend and producer, Vijay Babu. That helped us a lot because Vijay Babu came to our rescue on occasions when the shoot had almost got stalled.' Arriving at the cast Manu says Suraj was the only choice to play Shaji. 'The Malayali audience has given the license to do mad-cap comedy to a few actors and he is one of them.' There were several choices to play Renjith until Sharaf said yes. To play Jithin, they had approached 'a marketable actor', but that did not materialise. 'However, casting Sandeep for the role was the right decision. He understood the script and nuances in the first sitting itself. As for the other three boys, I chose Arun (Pradeep) after watching his YouTube videos. The character was curated for him. Saaf Boi and Arun (Ajikumar) impressed us with their rapport on and off the screen.' Discussing his approach to comedy, Manu says, 'The film worked because we did not deliberately generate laughs. It is the irony that created humour. I learnt it from Basil chettan. There is irony in the premise and we tapped into it. The biggest advantage we had were actors such as Suraj chettan and Sharaf ikka who can make comedy from thin air.' Manu notes that he is disappointed that not many makers are keen about making comedy films. 'If a comedy film flops that is a serious thing and that is why many filmmakers refrain from taking that risk. The golden era of Malayalam cinema has had some amazing comedy movies and I wish to see more such films.' That Manu is a die-hard comics fan, read DC Comics, is a given once you watch the movie. 'Nithin and I are hardcore DC fans. I am an atheist, but I always say that DC is my religion and Batman is my God! In fact, our actors had no clue about the DC characters and so we created a WhatsApp group, DC Boys, to educate them!' And the highpoint post release? Meeting Rajinikanth in Kozhikode where he was shooting for Nelson Dilipkumar's Jailer 2. 'We met him because of Suraj chettan who is acting in it. I still have not processed what all happened when we met him in his caravan. After watching the trailer, he said in the typical Rajini swag, Intha padam hit appa (This movie is a hit buddy)!' Before signing off, Manu says that he plans to make movies of all genres except 'first world, feel-good movies.' Padakkalam is running in theatres.
Hindustan Times
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Padakkalam movie review: A college supernatural flick that's not the fantasy comedy it wants to be
Whenever a movie is set on a college campus with a group of friends and some professors as the key players, you can expect that there will be a lot of laughs, some action and perhaps, mystery as well. Padakkalam, helmed by debutant director Manu Swaraj, aims to be just that except that it is meshed with a supernatural element, a la Indiana Jones and the desi 'parakaya pravesha' (body swapping). Jithin (Sandeep Pradeep) is in love with his engineering college classmate Jeevika (Niranjana Anoop) but she suddenly decides to break up with him citing personal differences. While a heartbroken Jithin is trying to brainstorm with his friends - Ramzad (Arun Pradeep), Kannan (Saaf) and Nakul (Arun Ajikumar) - on what do, a college strike is on with Jithin's department demanding that their HOD be replaced as he got the job with fake documents. Now, senior professor Shaji (Suraj Venjaramoodu) is eyeing the post as is a younger, student-friendly Renjith (Sharafudheen). Shaji gets elevated as HOD naturally as he is senior but Jithin and his friends discover something is amiss when Shaji starts behaving strangely and their suspicion falls on Renjith. They believe that Renjith has used some supernatural power and/or black magic to control Shaji and start to investigate this. They shockingly discover that he can control people through some means and are worried what his main objective is. And they get into a major issue. What has gone wrong? What does Renjith do? How does this situation get resolved? While the premise of the story - the supernatural and body swapping element - is interesting, the entire aspect of setting it in a college and using it in the context of a professor who eyes an HOD chair is extremely flimsy. The story is weak from the beginning and while the four students, Suraj Venjaramoodu and Sharafudheen have been used to elicit laughs using situations, mannerisms and dialogues, it's only partly effective. It is the performances of Suraj Venjaramoodu and Sharafudheen (especially after the body swap occurs) that stand out and it is thanks to them that the movie keeps the audiences engaged for the most part. However, this is just not enough to make the movie totally fun ride. The female characters in the movie - Jeevika and Shaji's wife (Pooja Mohanraj) - hardly have no major role to play and that's unfortunate. On the whole, Padakkalam is a decent attempt by director Manu Swaraj to give the audiences a clean campus supernatural fantasy comedy but it is the poor writing that lets down the film.
