The lockdown definitely seems to be making a huge difference in most of our healthy lifestyles. Whether it is having us make bad and unhealthy decisions as we indulge in junk-food more, or whether it is doing the opposite and helping us make healthier decisions when it comes to our diet and fitness routines, the Lockdown definitely has made changes without a doubt.
Another issue that the Lockdown has brought with is unavailablity of certain things. There might be a few days that you will not find fruits or vegetables to include in your daily diet. So how does one eat healthy during such a time!
Well, by using the things you already have at home of course!
Here are our four recipe ideas and their nutritional values that you can make using the things you already have in your pantry!
Chicken and Rice
It literally could not get simpler than this meal! Most people have things like rice, flour and the basic staples lying at home even during this lockdown phase.
We used boiled white rice that was already there in the fridge. That accompanied with chicken breast, made in such a way that it could be kept and had easily for 3-4 days.
Add some boiled spinach to that and you have an amazingly balanced dish on your hands. With fiber, carbs, protein filled to the brim on the dish, you cannot go wrong with it!
Omelette
Apart from all the basic staples, eggs are definitely always available in any and every grocery store, even if it during the Lockdown itself. The great things about eggs is the fact that they are extremely versatile!
Omelette is merely one thing that you can make using eggs. Even in this you can have different variations. Like you can make an omelette with the whole egg, or if you want a healthier option, make an all egg white omelette. Add a couple of chopped onions to it, which is another thing ALWAYS available in our Indian household without fail, and you have an amazing and healthy dish on hand.
This dish has an amazing protein content and is fairly high in dietary fiber too! Another plus? It is absolutely delicious too!
Oats Cheela
The Besan cheela is definitely something that most Indian households have been making since time immemorial. It has also been a major part of most of our childhoods.
This however is a twist on the classic cheela made with another ingredient present, nowadays, in most of your kitchens; oats!
The combination of the steel cut oats and the egg whites gives this dish a wonderfully soft yet a crisp texture, which a true delight to indulge in!
The Oats cheela contains a good amount of proteins, fiber and carbs alongwith essential vitamins and minerals that helps keep your immune system working well. Season it with your favourite seasonings, and you are done! Definitely cannot say no to this one!
Khichdi
The ultimate Indian comfort food, if there was one, then it os definitely the khichdi without fail! This amazing amalgamation of rice and dal is wonderfully healthy, easy to make and uses the most basic and minimal ingredients.
Usually, split moong dal and rice are used to make the khichdi, both of which are ALWAYS in our pantries without fail.
Did you know that a mere serving of Dal Khichdi gives 320 calories. Out of this, carbohydrates comprise 232 calories, proteins account for 50 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 38 calories.
These four amazing recipes, though some of the simplest happen to be extremely delicious and nutritious apart from being made with ingredients always readily available. So what more could one ask for during this Lockdown? Eat healthy, stay home and stay safe everyone!
