Thanks Hon!!

will have to try it..

I also found some flat bread in wal mart..it has 'bestinlife' mark( from BOB in Oprah's show) i guess tht means it is good.. it comes in 2 varities reg(100 cal) light(90cals) both have whole multi grain!!they taste good too..looks like ***(oil less chapaties) .... it is eaiser to eat our curries!!

once gain thanks for the idea..

Buzz 

Hi Indian Loosers!

I am sure you guys are doing the best and all of us have great ideas. I know my weaknesses. I love sweets and i have been struggling to avoid the sweets. When i go on "no sweets" diet the entire household goes on a diet. My daughter has adopted a grandma and she loves to bake for my two daughters. Everytime she comes she brings in a calorie bomb. I have to ask her to reduce the quantity. These days i have asked her to take girls over to feed them her love. The other day i just threw away a big cheesecake form cheesecake factory.

So i struggle to resist sweet. I am very good the entire day but at 4-6pm sometimes i go off the track. But most of the time i am staying with the calories. What i found to be very helpful and easy is the Tofu cubes in dal and Subji. I eat it for breakfast and i am good without any cravings till 2-3 pm. and same after my protein packed lunches. I have noticed that eating dals and subji with tofu keeps me non-lethargic. So give it a try.

Tofu 1 pack drained and cubed

1 tsp Oil in a iron Kadhai  

Saute it for a short time till it becomes golden brown. save it to add to everything.

I use it with basil pesto and veggie and it tastes great.

Be creative everyone.

And once agian

Good luck with weight loss 

Chahak 

HI Every!!

So nice tht every1 is sharing their expriences..

Cheesecake! YUMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

I havent had tofu for the longest time!! time to get some this week.. chahak.. how do u use pesto on tofu? just put some on the tofu and eat..do we need to add anything else?

i have hard boiled egg whites for break fast and a glass of milk ... it keeps me happy till lunch..

Abt me:

Me is 30yr female from Andhra Pradesh! can speak telugu and hindi :)... non veg eater!!!

Buzz

Hi I think Tofu is an interesting acquired taste for me. It is low in calories and i enjoy it as it keeps me fit and active whole morning. I have a problem with carbs as it makes me drowsy...

I chop the drained Tofu and then i stir fry in a very little oil...when it is a bit crispy i add a bit of Basil Pesto(home made with no cheese) and after that i add low fat Marinara with( i add a lot of vegetables to the marinar a and store it for a week).  I let everything cook and wait till i feel the tofu cubes have absorbed the flavour.

You will love it.

Regarding me i am a late 30's Rajasthani (fauji family) i speak a few Indian Languages. I have lived in different states. i am in Chicago. Badly struggling with Weight issues. My blouses are 6-8 inches short on me. All this in 4 yrs!

Chahak

Chahak!

i love tofu and brocolli in PF Chang:)..the only problem is they deep fry rhe tofu..

Have to try ur tofu recipe..sounds very nice..

my old cloth doesnt even zip!! i can ware any of my old sarees coz my bloses are too small :((..nice jeri dress are sitting in suit case :((

but tht is all going to change!! i started to do poer 90X this week so far i love it..tht only problem is each session is 60 mins long...wht kind of exerices are u doing... i am very lazy when it come to exercising but i am making an effort have to see how many inches i can get rid of.

Buzz 

 Ok.... I cook a lot of Indian food, am familiar with Indian markets... and would like to try a new recipe... but what is chicken keema ....like ground beef keema?.... chopped chicken? (does it have spices in it?)

 Thanks for the hints 

I have discovered a few other things to make it easy with Alli,

Does anyone try Cilantro Hummus with Chillie Tortilla from Trader Joes?

We can make both the things at home!

Hummus is easy

1 can Garbanzo benas (16 oz)(save water to make  the right consistency)

3-4 Fresh Garlic pods

2-3 tsp Tahini (you can buy in a meditarrenian stores)

2 bunches of chopped Cilantro( Hara Dhania)

1-2 hot peppers

Salt to taste ( i would advice a little bit of white rock salt)

Take a food processor and grind all the cilantro with peppers and garlic. Now add all the beans.

Keep grinding in a food processor till you get the right consistency of a spread.

HI,

I am a pure, born Vegetarian. I really do not have any answer for yo but you are most welcome to try to become vegetarian. I would love to help you with low fat vegetarian ideas!

Chahak

I am not an indian, but I love indian cooking.  I am going out for indian cooking with a friend on thurs.  can you give any suggestions for low fat dishes - both meatless and not.

 Hope it is not too late for a reply- Your best option would be tandori chicken as it is marinated in spices and then dry "grilled" in a tandori oven... while I prefer vegetarian, when I go out for Indian, this is the safest option... maybe wheat paranta (stay away from pori as it is fried, even whole wheat chapati often has added butter though is an acceptable option). Add raita (Indian yogurt with onion, cucumber or potato and spices), ask for an indian "salad" which is cut up onion, tomato, cucumbe with a squeeze of lemon and salt.... a perfect meal!

As for vegetarian, your options can be limited because most places tend to use "a touch" of cream to boost flavor (for example- if the sauce is tomato based and it looks lighter than pure red- watch out, same goes for a "creamier" tumeric/yellow sauce). Most places use a lot of oil or butter or ghee- so you might order vegetarian if you are willing to "pour off" the oil and then blot with a napkin (or several).... dal (beans) are usually cooked with a minimum of oil, i for example: channa chole (curried chickpeas). 

My husband is Indian, I love Indian food but rarely eat out (nor does he) because of all of the hidden fats... sadly! However, that said, if you are eating at a quality place and the food is not preprepared, then you might be safe to mention your dietary constraints to the waiter and hope you do not have to run to the bathroom. ...Maybe eggplant with tomatoes (baingan bharta),  cauliflower with potatoes or peas (aloo ghobi/ mutar ghobi) ...

 If south Indian, try a dosa with sambar ( a HUGE crispy ultra thin pancake dish filled with a potato mixture and served with a very spicy/sour vegetable dal soup)- just eliminate 1/2 of the potato mixture and make sure it does not have an excessive amt. of oil - it should not apear shiny, rathe it should look like chunky mashed potatoes)- you can also get it without any filling.

 Any way good luck with the food choices ... maybe finish off with chai tea or lassi (yogurt drink with rose water).

Well, my lunch was a success!

We went to a buffet.  I could tell that there was something (appetizer) that was fried so I avoided that all together.  I got some naan and some rice and a salad (american type) and then I got one cube of each of the 6 dishes on the buffet.  That way I got a taste of it all and I didn't go wild and I didn't go back.  I also drank a ton of water - they refilled my glass 4 times.  And I think I have done well.

Basic Indian cooking method

 i'd love more indian recipes so please all of you keep posting. I'm fairly new to indian food, but I've been vegetarian for 20 years.  i went to my friends house for indian this weekend and she made me tandoori gobi, and tandoori tofu skewers on the grill-pretty low in fat. her dal did have ghee in it, but i ate less of that (though i think i ate every pepper in the dal whole- yum!) and more of the rice, tofu and veg. it was a really great meal and no TEs.

although i've only made indian food from scracth myself twice, i think it can be done low fat and full flavor.

keep sharing and good luck! 

 I have been off and On...

I have decided to make one more attempt to this plan. I am going to take Alli and then workout everyday be it walking or Yoga or other physical activity...like Gardening.

I am going to post some of my menus for different time.

I will post them in batches and see if it sound good to Indian Community on Alli

But remember i am a vegetarian and i do not hav enay Non-veg ideas!

TO begin with here is day one

Vegetarian Menus  Day one

Breakfast

5 almonds Skinned after soaking them overnight

1 cup Dalia with 1% milk and Honey and Raisins.

I hoep you all know how ot make Dalia!

Snack

Cut apples with a bit of diluted Peanut butter

Lunch

Mediterranean Sandwich

2 Slices of bread Toasted with out butter or oil (grill it or toast it)

Few drops of Raspberry/strawberry Vinaigrette

Cilantro Hummus

Fat free Feta Cheese

Slices of Cucumber, Tomatoes and a leaf of Romaine lettuce

Toast the bread, sprinkle Vinaigrette apply Cilantro Hummus, FF Feta Cheese, Slices of cucumber and tomato, romaine lettuce and load it up.

Believe me this is one low calorie very filling lunch that can be enjoyed for Dinner as well.

Few carrots and a glass of Lassi

(fat free Butter milk add a tsp of Mint chutney)

Snack

Keep a bag of Roasted Chan and a bit of Jaggery

Try having a handful with Chai

Dinner

2 Roti

1 cup dal

1 cup any Subji ( I am making Palak with aloo) I will give tadka of carmelised garlic)

½ cup rice ( if you must have rice )

I recommend eat either rice or Roti in any meal.

Fat free yogurt ( make it at home to save cost)

Add a bit of sugar and vanilla flavour for dessert

Now be prepared to drink water or have a bit of Watermelon.

 I have been very busy with the National Bridal/stylemax show and so i am stresses out. Lack of time and missing all the deadlines. But le't see how can i do it again. i haven't been able to do much got a bit involved with Black Women Expo for a day or so. That too when i am so crushed fo rtime. A friend of mine is working with them, and wanted me to help  her for a few hours which as you know beomes the entire day....

So i havn't been able to post much.

I have jotted down the recipes of Dal and Khichari etc.

i think the method is very very basic so anyone can try making it at least once.

I had Lauki(bottle Gourd) with Potatoes. I seasoned them with Cummin seeds and garlic. Added Turmeric powder and cilantro seed powder.

When everything got cooked i added the salt and tomatoes. I added fresh Cilantro just before serving. I making my kids and Husband to beg for roti...everytime i make my DH used to say it is so much like tortillas in Whole food. i stopped making them and starting buying from whole food after two weeks they are now begging me to make roti. !

Hahhahahhah

D