There are several reasons why health experts advocate to reduce oil consumption – firstly, oil is a highly concentrated source of calories, with refined sunflower oil (commonly used in Indian cooking) containing approximately 120 calories per tablespoon and mustard oil may have up to 124 calories. Other most commonly used cooking oils (vegetable, olive, coconut, canola) have been found to have calories in the same range with 14 gm of fat per tbsp. By eliminating or reducing oil consumption, individuals can significantly reduce their caloric intake, which can support their weight loss efforts. Some people also prefer to go oil free due to certain health concerns such as heart disease or high cholesterol, and low-oil and zero-oil diet may in fact be improve their cardiovascular health. Out of all the meals, dinner time is a good idea to go oil free to shave off significant calories and take the extra load off the body when it’s preparing for rest and digesting all those extra calories from oil wouldn’t help! Want to know delicious oil-free ideas" Read on:
1. Phulka with Tamata Muthia Nu Shak (Tomato and Dumpling Curry):
This is a Gujarathi tomato curry made with dumplings, completely oil free. Though the original recipe requires some amount of oil – this one requires no oil and the muthia (dumpling) is steamed and not fried. To make oil-free Tamata Muthia Nu Shak, start by making the muthia dumplings. Mix gram flour, wheat flour, turmeric powder,...