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rambheem-is-real · 2 months

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Cross My Heart Pt 3

pairing: varadeva

pt 2 here

surprise they're not dead

Varadha gently strokes down the side of Deva’s face with one hand, smiling at how peaceful Deva looks in his arms, using his other hand to shield Deva’s face from the rays of the sun. He briefly notices a few new wrinkles forming around Deva’s eyes, and can’t help the satisfaction that the sight causes him.

The movement stirs Deva into waking up from his nap. Varadha watches as Deva blinks a few times, adjusting to the brightness, then yawns. He can’t take it anymore, and drops a small kiss onto Deva’s greying hairline, shifting so he’s in Deva’s view.

“Na Kumbhakarnudi nidra aipoyinda? [Is my Kumbhakaranudu’s sleep over?]”

Deva rolls his eyes at him. “You were the one who told me to take a nap and now you insult me like this? What has this world come to?” Despite the words, his tone is light and teasing. Deva juts his chin forward, and Varadha obliges, leaning down for a proper kiss.

“Not just the nap,” Varadha laughs, when he eventually pulls back. “Who asked for a fourth dosa this morning? With extra karam podi? Now we’ve run out of your favorite podi, and I have to go to the market again.”

Deva just gives him that small smile of his, that Varadha adores so much, that Deva knows Varadha adores so much. “Not you complaining when we both know you love gossiping with the rava mill elders on your way back.”

Varadha shakes his head. “Caught. I’ll tell you all about what I learned when I come back home, then.”

“I’ll be waiting for it.”

He moves Deva off of himself, and lightly stretches before standing up. Deva watches from the ground, and Varadha smirks as he notices the glint in Deva’s eyes.

“See something you like?” he teases.

Deva’s face softens. “Something I love, actually,” he replies, and Varadha blushes.

“Alright, alright. Time to go back home, Amma will be waiting.”

Deva waits for a few seconds as Varadha comes back with the wheelchair, then holds his arms up so Varadha can lift him and place him in the seat of the wheelchair. Deva’s hands only shake slightly as he buckles himself up and maneuvers himself around to face the stone path leading out of the flower field. Varadha follows Deva along the path back home, the two of them continuing to bicker about the dosas.

Varadha had remembered the promise he made to Deva as kids, remembered vowing to take care of an injured Deva no matter how long it was in the future. And he had had no intention of breaking that promise.

In the years after the trial in Khansaar, Deva had slowly started to lose control of his muscles, to the point where Varadha had bought Deva a wheelchair for long distance travel, basically anything that wasn’t a few feet around the house. They had many accidents, as well. One time Deva’s hand was shaking too hard to hold the jar of ghee tightly, and he had dropped the jar on the floor, spilling the contents everywhere. Another time Deva tried to stand up too quickly from their bed and his legs gave out, knocking over a vase on the nightstand. Both times, he had whispered, “Sorry raa,” with a face so full of guilt it devastated Varadha. This Deva had grown up blaming himself for everything, internalizing that he would be nothing but a burden to those who loved and cared for him, and Varadha was determined to show Deva how wrong he was.

They reach home, still bickering, although now they’ve graduated to arguing over which condiment was best for idli, Deva disagreeing with Varadha on his preference for peanut chutney and extolling the virtues of a hot sambar.

Amma smiles at them as they enter the house, seemingly busy with grinding some powders on the floor. Her hair is thinning, almost entirely white, and she’s gained a stoop over the last few years. However, Varadha’s glad he gets to see Amma like this, to see her age naturally rather than stay as pristine and regal as she was in his childhood. He wants to make so many new memories with her and Deva.

Deva wheels himself to his and Varadha’s room, and Varadha follows. He parks the wheelchair at the side of the bed, and unbuckles himself. Varadha watches, on alert and ready to catch Deva if he falls, but Deva walks over to the bed easily enough, sighing as he sits down on the mattress. He looks up at Varadha sheepishly.

“I guess the fresh air did help, I feel better than I did this morning.”

Varadha smirks. “I told you, didn’t I?”

“Yes, yes, you’re always right,” Deva teases.

“I know that,” Varadha replies, grinning at Deva’s laugh.

He takes a moment to observe his husband. Deva’s face has become lined with wrinkles, and Varadha’s especially proud of the smile marks near his eyes. His hair is peppered through with streaks of gray, thinning near his temples, and his skin has softened. The old scars running across Deva’s shoulders and down his arms have faded to a dull brown. Varadha loves him so much, still thinks Deva is the most beautiful man he’s ever seen. He doesn’t know how he made it through those seven years without Deva, especially so soon after he had just gotten Deva back after twenty-five years of separation.

Varadha had hated him in the moment he had found Deva crouching near the body of his little brother, hands stained with Baachi’s blood. In a fit of grief, he had told Deva to leave, to never show his face again, and Deva, too horrified to argue and tell Varadha what had really happened, left Khansaar that day. In the next few years, Varadha had warred with both guilt and rage, and then later, confusion. The facts didn’t add up, why would Deva hurt Baachi of all people? Varadha had tried his best to forget Deva, tried to move on, but he knew deep down that the pain of losing Deva was even worse than Deva’s betrayal. And when Deva himself came back, seven years later? Varadha knew he had to find out what really happened that day. He stormed into the cell, looked at Deva sitting on the bench with his arms chained up, and demanded to know the truth. Deva had explained what happened, eyes closed, voice soft, and oh, Varadha really felt like a fool. Deva hadn’t hurt Baachi, that had been Bhaarava, who Deva had disposed of shortly after.

“Yedava [idiot],” Varadha had said, tears threatening to slip down his face. “Why didn’t you tell me when I yelled at you? When I assumed it had been you that killed my brother?”

Deva opened his eyes, not bothering to stop his own tears. “I promised you,” He had whispered. “I promised to protect Baachi, and I failed. I was too late, I was too slow, to stop Bhaarava’s blade.”

Varadha couldn’t hold himself back anymore, and embraced Deva, who buried his face into Varadha’s stomach, sobbing.

“I’m so sorry,” was the only thing Deva kept repeating, and Varadha could only shush him soothingly. His mind was racing, however. Deva was not responsible for Baachi’s death, he really was innocent. No way in hell was Varadha going to let his own men execute Deva now. He pulled back from Deva, just enough for Deva to rest his chin on Varadha’s chest, eyes full of misplaced guilt and grief.

Varadha stroked through Deva’s hair, thinking. He couldn’t not go through with the execution, Deva had in fact broken the seal and his own rule. He had sworn to be fair and responsible when he had assumed Khansaar’s throne, and he couldn’t go back on his own vows. But he couldn’t kill Deva either.

Oh.

“I have a plan. Will you come with me?” Varadha asked Deva.

Deva didn’t ask what this was about, didn’t raise any objections. “Anywhere,” he said, and Varadha felt the same overwhelming love he felt when Deva had chopped off Naarang’s head for him. Of course Deva would come with him, he would follow Varadha to the ends of the Earth if Varadha asked.

Varadha smiled down at Deva, who he could tell was getting increasingly confused at the shift in Varadha’s behavior, but he couldn’t help it. He really had missed Deva’s love.

“In a few minutes, Bilal is going to come down here. Listen to him, do whatever he tells you,” he had told Deva, before he walked out of the cells, thinking about the two executions he would be faking soon.

Varadha’s roused out of the memory when Deva pokes his chest. “Entra [what dude], what are we thinking about, so deeply right now?” Varadha allows Deva to pull him into his lap and wrap his arms around Varadha’s waist.

“Just Bilal, and the Khansaar I left behind.” Deva’s face softens, and Varadha knows he understands. Varadha had taken his duties as karta seriously, and Deva knew that Varadha often felt guilty for abandoning his people so suddenly.

“Do you want to visit?” he asks, but Varadha shakes his head, smiling.

“I have everything I need right here, why would I go back?” He kisses Deva’s brow, and then when Deva still looks guilty, the bridge of his nose. “How many times do I have to tell you raa, you have always been my first priority.”

Deva looks to the side. “If it hadn’t been for my condition, we could be in Khansaar right now. You could’ve worked something out about the seal, and you would’ve still been in the position you wanted so deeply. And I wouldn’t be useless right now.”

Varadha’s heart sinks. He knows there’s still a lot of work to be done, a lot of internalized thoughts Deva has to work through, and he has to remind himself to be patient. “Rey. Bujji. Bangaram,” he says, pulling Deva by the jaw to face Varadha again, noticing the faint blush on Deva’s cheeks from the nicknames. “I know you like to pretend you’re some Devadas, filled with so much love for me that you’re willing to do anything for me, but consider just once that it goes the other way as well. And you’re not useless. I’m here because I care for you, and I’m going to stay with you until the end.” He leans in to kiss Deva’s lips, pushing all the affection he can muster into the kiss.

They stay together for a few moments, and then Deva pulls back first, sighing. “I know you love me, you’ve told me many times. But..”

“You’re not able to believe it,” Varadha finishes. Deva nods, frustrated. “Well, we still have a few more decades to go, ‘till death do us part’ and all that.” They both grin at each other at the memory of their elopement, and the chaotic way they had gotten married, mixing traditions from around the world as neither of them felt religious enough to do the standard Hindu wedding. “I’ll get through to you one day.”

It’s Deva that initiates the kiss this time, and deepens it as well. Varadha moans as Deva licks inside his mouth, and feels the familiar heat stir up in his groin. It’s when Deva’s fingers snake inside Varadha’s kurta, feeling their way around his waist and up his back, when Varadha remembers he has a job to do. Sighing internally, he pulls back, placing a finger on Deva’s lips when he chases Varadha instinctively.

“Podi, remember?” Deva pouts, but lets go of Varadha, who stands up. “I’ll be back soon raa.”

“No you won’t, you’ll spend ten minutes talking to the elders on your way back,” Deva teases, and gets flicked for that. Laughing, Varadha makes his way out of the room, running into Amma.

“I’ll be going to the market for the podi, Amma,” he tells her.

She frowns, thinking. “I think we’re out of curry leaves as well. Could you get some of those as well?”

“Of course, Amma.”

During dinner, as he waves Amma off from serving them both, volunteering to do it instead, then playfully stealing the last appalam off Deva’s plate and hiding behind Amma so Deva can’t reach him, Varadha thinks everything he had gone through was worth it if it ended like this. He’s never felt as happy after the Shouryanga massacre as he does now, always stuck in survival mode or suffering from the weight of his responsibilities. As he looks at Deva pouting at Amma, saying how unfair it was that Varadha got to take his appalam, that he was taking advantage of a disabled man, and Amma hiding her smile at her son’s antics, Varadha’s only regret is that the remaining members of their family couldn’t be here today.

Amma would have loved to spoil Baachi, he thinks. Dhaara would have adored his brother as well, probably taking him for piggyback rides the way he had done with a young Varadha. He swallows, suddenly feeling the decades old grief return. I hope they both are happy, wherever they are, Varadha thinks, sending a prayer to whatever cosmic entity might be listening.

Amma notices Varadha’s silence, and tuts. “Oh, is the pappu not good? Is it too spicy again?”

Varadha just shakes his head. He knows there are tears in his eyes when he replies, “It’s perfect, Amma.”

Amma seems to understand who Varadha is thinking of, and pats his head, smoothing the hair back. “I miss him too, kanna [little one]. But I’m glad you both are with me now.” She sends a loving look to Deva, who, even after a few years of reconciling with his mother, looks surprised at the affection. “My two sons, back with me.”

Later that night, he carries Deva back to their room, tucking him in and getting into bed as well.

“-so it turns out he wasn’t having an affair at all, he just lost a fight with a cat and wasn’t about to admit to the scars being from the cat,” Varadha finishes telling Deva all the gossip the elders had told him.

Deva laughs. “Cats are fearsome creatures, I don’t know why he’s pretending like his ego is bruised or something.”

“Exactly. Now his wife left him and his kids hate him.”

Deva makes a sympathetic sound, but continues. “Well, it’s his fault that both of those happened.”

“Speaking of little animals…” It’s mostly dark in the room, but Varadha shifts so his face is illuminated by the few orange rays of light coming through the window, and makes his eyes wide as possible. He knows how irresistible Deva finds the cute act on him, and makes sure to turn up the pout to an extreme. “We should get that dog we were talking about.”

Deva blinks at him, clearly disarmed. “The dog you wanted when you were six?”

“Yep. You said we could have one when we were older and living together. Now we’re older and are living together. What’s stopping us?”

Deva sighs, but Varadha can make out the faint smile, and smirks. His act had worked. “Alright, you can go to the pet store tomorrow and pick out whatever dog you want,” Deva says. “Now come here so I can spoon you.”

“You’re too hot, I always wake up sweaty,” Varadha whines, but they both know it’s an empty complaint as Varadha immediately turns to let Deva cuddle his back.

“You love it though,” a sleepy Deva mumbles. “Cause you love me.” Varadha stills, but a few minutes later all he can hear is Deva’s snores. He smiles as he closes his eyes as well. Well that was progress, he thinks, as he falls asleep.

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filtercoffeeonsteroids · 2 years

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True desi kid behaviour:

1. Stuffing the entire gol gappa in your mouth, and then asking for sukha puri

2. Stuffing an entire rasgulla Or two and trying to eat it with the chashni dripping down your chin

3. Eating kadhi chawal, but there are more pakoras on your plate than there is kadhi.

4. Arguing about the best maggi style

5. Putting garam masala in pasta because IT IS TOO BLAND

6. Eating dal chawal on a low day

7. Sham wali chai with rusk, while looking at the setting sun

8. Making the subah wali coffee when no one is awake

9. Lajpat nagar wali chowmein, which you eat while standing in the damn crowd

10. Sipping piping hot Badam milk in the winters

11. Eating Curd rice with spicy roasted aloo, and having the most amazing nap after

12. Eating Garma garam gulab jamun in the peak of winter

13. MALPUA RABRI

14. Gorging on falooda during those sweltering july days

15. Eating dhabe wali aloo parantha, makhan ke saath

16. MAKKI KI ROTI, SARSON DA SAAG

17. Getting drunk on Diwali wali daaru

18. Sneakily drinking bhang wali dood during holi

19. PANEER TIKKA

20. Eating momos with the tikhi chutney and dying because of the spice

21. HOT Dosa, which is crunchy on the outer edges, but soft on the inside, with spicy sambar and coconut chutney

22. Idlis from the steamer, with onion sambar and mulagapodi

23. Pappu annam and charu, on a Sunday, and then a 4 hour nap

24. Gongura annam, perugu pachadi, on a random saturday, because gongura leaves were leftover

25. That sweet and sour mango pachadi at the peak of mango season

26. Tirunelvelli halwa, fresh from the stove

25. Kesari, with filter coffee, after it has rained

(I'm hungry now)

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bipdf · 1 year

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prishavani · 2 months

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The Grand indian breakfast!

When the sun peeks over the horizon, it's time to dive into the deliciousness of Indian breakfast. Picture a table filled with an array of flavorful dishes, each promising a journey of taste and texture. Let's take a leisurely stroll through the delightful delights of Indian breakfast, where every bite tells a story of tradition, comfort, and pure joy.

1. Masala Dosa

First on our breakfast adventure is the iconic masala dosa, beloved across South India. Imagine a crispy, golden crepe filled with a mouthwatering mixture of spiced potatoes and onions. Dip it into coconut chutney and sambar for the perfect blend of savory flavors that dance on your taste buds.

2. Poha

Next up, we have poha, a heartwarming dish from Maharashtra. Made from flattened rice, it's cooked with onions, potatoes, and a magical mix of spices. Topped with crunchy peanuts and fresh coriander, a squeeze of lemon adds a zesty touch to this comforting breakfast bowl.

3. Aloo Paratha

For a hearty start to your day, indulge in the goodness of aloo paratha. This North Indian delight features a soft, flaky flatbread stuffed with spiced potatoes. Enjoy it with a dollop of creamy yogurt and tangy pickle for a satisfying breakfast that's bursting with flavor.

4. Upma

When time is of the essence, whip up a batch of upma – a South Indian favorite made from semolina and spices. Garnished with fragrant curry leaves and roasted cashews, it's a simple yet satisfying dish that's perfect for busy mornings.

5. Idli with Coconut Chutney

Savor the sweetness of idli, soft rice cakes that melt in your mouth. Pair them with creamy coconut chutney and tangy tomato chutney for a delightful blend of flavors that's sure to brighten your morning.

6. Dessert Breakfast. Jalebi with Rabri

Indulge your sweet tooth with jalebi, crispy spirals of sweetness soaked in sugar syrup. Enjoy them with a side of rabri, a creamy milk dessert flavored with cardamom and saffron. It's a decadent treat that's worth waking up for.

From the comforting simplicity of poha to the indulgent sweetness of jalebi, Indian breakfast offers a treasure trove of flavors and textures to explore. So, the next time you sit down to enjoy a morning meal, why not embark on a culinary journey through the wonderful world of Indian breakfast? It's a feast for the senses that will leave you feeling nourished, satisfied, and ready to take on the day ahead.

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taajrecipes · 6 months

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South Indian Rava idli Dish

Rava Idli is a popular dish of South Indian cuisine, which represents a modern twist on the traditional idli. It uses semolina (rava), which is mixed with yogurt and vegetables in the idli batter. This idli is prepared in steam and is typically served with coconut chutney or sambar. The texture of Rava Idli is soft and its preparation time is also less as compared to traditional Idli.

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toneophealth · 8 months

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Explore The Best Breakfast Choices For Weight Loss

The first meal of the day is breakfast. Breakfast is good for your mental and physical well-being. Healthy food gives the body what it needs to start the day by replenishing blood sugar or glucose.

Breakfast is crucial for individuals of all ages, particularly kids and teenagers. Breakfast eaters are more likely to be more focused, capable of solving problems, and have better hand-eye coordination.

They might also be more creative and aware. A hearty and nutritious breakfast generally helps prevent many lifestyle disorders, including diabetes, PCOD, and hypertension.

In English, "breakfast" means ending the fast from the previous night. There are a variety of "typical" or "traditional" breakfast alternatives, with cuisine selections varying globally based on geography and custom.

5 Simple Vegan Breakfast Ideas

There are plenty of vegan breakfast options available. Your morning meal with a delicious vegan spread gives your body the nutrition it needs. Nonetheless, milk, bread and butter, an omelette, and scrambled eggs make up the majority of Indians' breakfasts. Here are some vegan options for Indian breakfast that you can try from ToneOp:

1. Roti/Paratha With Vegan Curd Or Sabzi

A great and easy vegan breakfast option is paratha/roti with sabzi, a North Indian breakfast classic. To make a complete meal, add some vegan curd to the mixture. Steer clear of butter and ghee when cooking. To make your paratha even more delicious and nutrient-dense, stuff it with veggies like potatoes, cauliflower, radish, and coriander.

2. Dosa/Idli With Chutney And Sambar

Sambar and idli/dosa make a pretty simple breakfast. Sambar is a hot curry with vegetables, including onion, carrots, and tomatoes. Since split black gram and rice are used to make idli/dosa, they are high in fibre. Together, they make a delicious vegan breakfast.

3. Upma

Upma, also known as rava upma, is a traditional breakfast dish that is a savoury porridge prepared with a mixture of vegetables and semolina. This makes a tasty and nutritious dinner, especially with filter coffee or vegan chai.

4. Besan Chilla

In North India, besan chillas are a well-known dish that is both vegan and gluten-free. They are made by creating crepes using a spicy chickpea flour batter, which is easy to prepare.

5. Dalia

Dalia, also called broken wheat porridge, is a well-liked and nourishing vegan breakfast option. It is tasty and an excellent source of fibre, protein, and essential nutrients such as iron and magnesium.

7 Recipes For Egg Breakfasts

Here are a few recipes for egg breakfasts:

1. Mughlai Paratha

The quintessential Indian staple, parthas go well with almost anything. One such variation with a sizable fan base is Mughlai Paratha. From West Bengal, India, to Bangladesh, people love the traditional Bengali street food known as mughlai paratha, fried to perfection and loaded with eggs.

2. Baked Eggs

Onions, cherry tomatoes, and other seasonings are added to whisked eggs before they are cooked to perfection. It produces one of the greatest breakfasts, full of protein.

3. Parsi Eggs

Scrambled eggs with subtle spices, a traditional Parsi dish, are eaten with bread, buns, or pav.

4. Indian Style Omelet

Stir-fried spicy eggs with tomatoes, onions, and fragrant spices. A quick, easy, and savoury typical Indian morning food is the masala omelette. It's a fantastic high-protein breakfast option from India.

5. Bhurji Egg

Nothing matches a spicy, delicious egg bhurji paired with parathas for a hearty breakfast. All vegetarians love this scrambled egg recipe since it is so easy and quick to make.

6. Cheese And Egg Wrap

The most portable and all-inclusive source of nutrients is an egg. Protein, vitamins, and minerals like calcium, phosphorus, iron, and lecithin are all included. While there are many methods to cook eggs, the three most common ones in this recipe for breakfast are scrambled, poached, and boiled.

7. Sandwich Egg With Mayo

The mayo sandwich is a quick, simple, and distinctive recipe. Its origins are in British cooking.

7 Breakfast Choices For Professionals In The Workforce

Replace the standard breakfast menu with these delicious and nourishing alternatives:

1. Vegetable and cottage cheese sandwich

2. Substituted Chicken

3. Chaat Fruit

4. Fresh Fruit and Oatmeal

5. The Sandwich Tiranga

5. Poha

7. Sprout Cutlets with Moong

The Advantages Of Eating Breakfast

Individuals who consume a nutritious breakfast are more likely to experience the following advantages:

Increases your level of focus and productivity all day long. This may be the result of glucose, the brain's main energy supply, being restored.

Eating breakfast can help people lose weight by lowering their appetite later in the day, which helps them avoid junk food at later meals.

People who eat breakfast tend to be more energetic and exercise more than many people who skip breakfast. It keeps them in shape and busy.

Research indicates that people who eat a nutritious breakfast consume less cholesterol than those who don't.

The Final Say

Having a nutritious breakfast is essential for individuals of all ages since it enhances focus, productivity, and energy levels. It also helps prevent lifestyle disorders such as diabetes, PCOD, and hypertension. There are numerous vegan and egg-based breakfast options that are both delicious and nutritious. Furthermore, substituting unhealthy breakfast choices with wholesome alternatives can provide nourishment and aid in weight loss

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dietnourish · 1 year

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How to Maintain a 1500 Calorie Indian Diet Plan

Maintaining a healthy and balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health. If you're looking to lose weight or simply maintain a healthy lifestyle, a 1500 calorie Indian diet plan may be a good option for you. The Indian diet is rich in nutritious foods and spices that can provide a variety of health benefits. Here's a sample 1500 calorie Indian diet plan to help you get started.

Breakfast (350 calories)

A healthy breakfast is essential to start the day off right. Here are some options for a 350 calorie breakfast:

2 idlis (steamed rice cakes) with coconut chutney and sambar (lentil soup)

1 egg omelette with 2 slices of whole wheat bread and a small apple

1 cup of oats with 1 cup of skim milk and 1/2 cup of mixed berries

1 cup of low-fat yogurt with 1 small banana and 1 tablespoon of honey

Mid-morning Snack (100 calories)

It's important to have a mid-morning snack to keep your metabolism going. Here are some healthy snack options:

1 medium-sized pear

10 almonds

1 small apple with 1 tablespoon of almond butter

1 cup of green tea with a small handful of roasted chickpeas

Lunch (400 calories)

Lunch is an important meal of the day that should be balanced and nutritious. Here are some options for a 400 calorie lunch:

1 cup of brown rice with 1/2 cup of dal (lentils), 1 cup of mixed vegetables, and 1 small salad

2 rotis (Indian flatbreads) with 1/2 cup of paneer (cottage cheese) curry, 1 cup of mixed vegetables, and 1 small salad

1 cup of quinoa with 1/2 cup of kidney beans, 1 cup of mixed vegetables, and 1 small salad

Afternoon Snack (100 calories)

Another snack is necessary to keep your metabolism high and your energy levels up. Here are some healthy snack options:

1 small bowl of sprouts with a sprinkle of chaat masala

1 medium-sized orange

1 small carrot with 2 tablespoons of hummus

1 cup of herbal tea with a small handful of roasted pumpkin seeds

Dinner (450 calories)

Dinner should be lighter than lunch and include more vegetables. Here are some options for a 450 calorie dinner:

1 cup of vegetable quinoa pulao with 1 cup of mixed vegetables and 1 small salad

2 rotis with 1 cup of mixed vegetables, 1/2 cup of chana masala, and 1 small salad

1 cup of brown rice with 1 cup of mixed vegetables, 1/2 cup of dal (lentils), and 1 small salad

Bedtime Snack (100 calories)

It's important to have a small snack before bed to keep your metabolism going while you sleep. Here are some healthy snack options:

1 small cup of warm milk with 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder

1 small banana with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter

1 small apple with 1 tablespoon of almond butter

1 small cup of low-fat yogurt with 1/2 cup of mixed berries

Conclusion

Following a balanced 1500 calorie Indian diet plan can help you achieve your health and weight loss goals. It's important to focus on eating whole, nutritious foods and limit processed foods, sugar, and unhealthy fats. Additionally, it's important to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and reducing your intake of sug.

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