Most of us absolutely love having curd with every meal while some of us dislike it and cringe at the sight of it. Whatever be the case, this dairy product has tons of health benefits such as aiding in digestion, boosting immunity, helping in weight loss and many others. Click here for 9 reasons you should be eating curd. Even so, eating it the same old way every day can be boring. Here are ways to mix things up in a healthy manner.
Plain curd
The simple way is to eat it plain without much addition to it. You can chill it in the fridge and then eat it along with rice or even with roti but you will need a gravy dish or two with it. You can also eat it post meals without any accompaniment. Here are 3 ways to make curd at home.
Raita
If you want to jazz things up a bit, you can make raita with curd. The consistency is slightly less thick than curd as you mix it well and can even dilute it with water. Flavour it with spices and herbs like dried mint, rock salt, jeera powder, etc. Or you can even add finely chopped tomatoes, onions and cucumbers. Avoid boondi as it is fried. Here is the calorie count of your favourite raita.
Frozen yoghurt
Now this has created a rage all over the world. Mostly called a substitute of ice cream, many weight watchers opt for it as it is less fattening and has similar consistency as ice cream. Though there are several frozen yoghurt parlours these days, you can even make it at home. Here’s a vegan frozen yoghurt recipe.
Buttermilk
Buttermilk or chhas is another great way to get your dose of curd. It makes for a refreshing drink, especially during summers and the addition of other herbs and spices in it further increase its nutrition quotient. Here are 9 reasons to drink it.
Curd recipes
Did you know there are various recipes that use curd as the main ingredient? If you are bored of eating plain curd, you can try these recipes that are high on taste and nutrition.
Tip: Avoid eating flavoured yoghurt you get in the market as they are high in sugar and have more calories than fresh curd.
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