Green Chutney For Weight Loss

January 4, 2021 | by Yashaswi Pathakamuri | Posted in Recipes, weight Loss

We all try and various types of chutneys, especially Indian’s consume and make different kinds of chutneys, pickles. So here is a healthy, oil free, sugar free green chutney, which also helps for weight loss, thyroid issues and also diabetic friendly. This article tells

We all use green chutneys in different ways. Mainly it is used as a dip for both veg and non-veg. Green chutney is versatile and super healthy. It is really a very healthy chutney because it is packed with vitamins and nutrients.

What is Green Chutney?

Green chutney is appetizing chutney made with mint, coriander, garlic, ginger and cumin. It is one of the most basic chutney that is eaten with all kinds of Indian snacks, chats and sandwiches and roti’s etc. The unique aroma of this chutney enhances the taste and flavour of the snack.

Generally green chutney is made of coriander and mint leaves. But here we are going to add health beneficial, medicinal beneficial ingredients, which also helps in weight loss and thyroid. It is a low calorie chutney and weight loss friendly. This is also good for kids.

The antioxidants vitamin A, vitamin C and the quercetin present in coriander works towards strengthening our immune system.

It can be stored and used for up to 2 weeks in a airtight container in a refrigerator because here i’m not adding any kind of water.

How to make oil and sugar free green chutney?

  • Firstly, wash the green leaves and dry them with a cloth.
  • Take a blender jar, add all the greens (coriander leaves, mint leaves, drumstick leaves, basil leaves and curry leaves).
  • Now add green chillies, shallots, ginger, garlic, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, salt and lemon.
  • Blend it until it attains smooth texture, without adding water.
  • Transfer it into a air tight container and can be stored upto 2 weeks.

Benefits

This chutney helps in lowering blood cholesterol and enhances digestion. The recipe lowers blood sugar levels and increases the energy level of the body. Have some of it when you are suffering from cold and cough. The chutney boosts immune system and can help fight diabetes and asthma.

Coriander Leaves: The antioxidants vitamin A and C and the quercetin present in coriander helps in strengthening immune system. It is good reducing cholesterol and diabetes. Coriander is a good source of folate and iron, these two nutrients helps in the production and maintenance of RBC in blood.

Mint Leaves: Mint is an anti-inflammatory properties, which helps in reducing inflammation in stomach. Vitamin A and vitamin C brings relief from cold, sore throat and cough. Mint leaves are packed with antioxidants and phytonutrients, and contains vitamin A, vitamin C, and B-complex, phosphorous, calcium, and has anti-bacterial properties It is one of the rich sources of iron, potassium, and manganese which improves haemoglobin levels and promotes brain function

Mint leaves are low in calories and contain a minimal amount of protein and fat so you can add mint leaves in your weight loss.

Basil Leaves: Consumption of Holy Basil or Tulsi leaves everyday will help fire up your metabolism. It also helps to burn a lot of calories at a faster pace. It converts the food into energy and enhances the nutrient absorption from food in body. Regular consumption of basil, will help in improving the digestion of the body by balancing the good bacteria in the intestine and ensure proper bowel movement. Thus, it helps in the weight loss process.

Drumstick Leaves: Drumstick or moringa helps in reducing the fat formation and it also promotes fat breakdown. Enhance your weight loss process. Moringa leaves also contain anti-inflammatory properties, which is beneficial when weight loss is your ultimate goal.

Green Chillies: Green chillies are rich in antioxidants and have zero calories. In fact, they speed up one’s metabolism as much as 50% for up to three hours after eating, thus helping in weight loss. The antioxidant vitamin C in green chillies protects the body from harmful effect of free radicals and prevents stress. It also helps in controlling blood sugar levels, as it is probably high in fiber.

Ginger: Ginger contains compounds called gingerols and shogaols. These compounds stimulate several biological activities in your body when you consume ginger. When you take ginger and lemon together for weight loss, you may be getting an extra boost for keeping your body healthy. Lemon juice may act as an appetite suppressant, in addition to containing high amount of vitamin C. Gingerols encourage certain biological activities in your body. They have an anti-obesity effect, helping food to digest faster and stimulate the body to speed digested food through the colon. Researchers suggests that gingerols may stabilize your blood sugar levels. Keeping blood sugar stable can be key to losing weight.

Garlic: Garlic is an essential part of the Indian kitchen as it enhances its aroma and taste, apart from increasing the taste of the food, the herb is known to aid weight loss. Its beneficial ingredients such as vitamin B6 and C, fiber, calcium, protein, and manganese play a major role in burning unwanted health-deteriorating fat. Garlic is responsible for boosting energy levels that burn all the calories, keeping you fitter. It is known to boost your metabolism, further helping you lose weight successfully. Garlic is a known appetite suppressant. It helps keep you fuller for longer, further preventing you from overeating.

Tips

  • To make best green chutney of full flavour, taste and aroma, make sure to use fresh leaves.
  • The colour of green chutney may vary each time as the green begins oxidize quickly. But this doesn’t alters the taste. So just ignore colour.
  • Do not add water while grinding, this in turn helps to increase the shelf life of the chutney for up to 2 weeks in a airtight container in refrigerator.
  • Dilute the chutney with little amount of water while using.
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