Mouni Roy is not a highly-sought after TV and bollywood actress, she is also the darling of social media. Mouni makes it a point to keep her fans updated about everything that’s happening in her life. Her recent vacation in Spain with her husband, Suraj Nambiar, has garnered significant attention and adoration from her followers. While she is usually tight-lipped about her fitness regimen, Mouni generously shares her passion for food on instagram.
Not many people know, but this svelte diva runs a bollywood-themed restaurant called “Badmaash” in Andheri, which serves desi dishes majorly, from paneer tikka to gol gappa on their menu. Do you also know that Mouni Roy is a vegetarian and does not consume fish or meat, though eggs are a part of her diet. And contrary to what one may believe, Mouni does not survive on only cucumber and salads to maintain her slim figure, she is a self-confessed foodie and these 5 desi foods Mouni Roy absolutely loves.
4 Desi Foods Mouni Roy Absolutely Loves:
1. Poha:
Poha seems to be the national favorite when it comes to “breakfast food.” Everyone loves poha because it is light on the tummy and nutritious too at the same time. Here’s a simple poha recipe that you can include in your diet.
Ingredients:
1 cup poha (flattened rice)
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 onion, finely chopped
1 green chili, finely chopped
1 carrot, grated
1 capsicum, finely chopped
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
1 lemon, juiced
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
Start by rinsing the poha under cold water until it softens, then drain it well and set aside. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds, allowing them to splutter. Add the chopped onion and green chili, sautéing until the onion turns translucent. Stir in the grated carrot and chopped capsicum, cooking for a few minutes until the vegetables are tender. Add the turmeric powder and salt, mixing well. Gently fold in the soaked poha, ensuring it is evenly coated with the spice mixture. Cook for a couple of minutes until the poha is heated through. Remove from heat, add the lemon juice, and mix well. Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves before serving. Enjoy your nutritious and weight loss-friendly poha!
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2. Brinjal Fry (Begun Bhaja):
Mouni had once revealed that picked up the “cooking” skill during lockdown and now she can cook up a hearty bengali meal. Begun Bhaja or brinjal fry is an important part of bengali cuisine, and usually had as a side dish along wtih rice, lentils and other curries.
Ingredients:
2 large eggplants (brinjals), sliced into 1/2 inch thick rounds
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
Salt to taste
2 tbsp rice flour
2 tbsp oil (for frying)
Instructions:
Start by sprinkling the eggplant slices with salt and letting them sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat them dry with a paper towel. In a bowl, mix the turmeric powder, red chili powder, and rice flour. Coat each eggplant slice evenly with the spice mixture. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the coated eggplant slices until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve hot as a side dish or appetizer.
3. Jhal Muri:
Jhal muri is an evening snack that is common in all Bengali households.
Here’s how it is prepared with puffed rice as the main ingredient.
Ingredients:
2 cups puffed rice (muri)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small tomato, finely chopped
1 small boiled potato, finely chopped
1 green chili, finely chopped
2 tbsp roasted peanuts
2 tbsp mustard oil
1 tsp black salt
1 tsp chaat masala
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1 tbsp tamarind pulp
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)
1 lemon, juiced
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the puffed rice, chopped onion, tomato, boiled potato, green chili, and roasted peanuts. Drizzle the mustard oil over the mixture and add black salt, chaat masala, and red chili powder. Mix well to evenly coat the ingredients. Add the tamarind pulp and lemon juice, stirring thoroughly to ensure all the flavors are well combined. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve immediately for a crunchy, tangy, and spicy snack.
4. Vegetable Cheela:
Mouni Roy eats healthy and the world knows it! She eats a lot of veggies to meet the body’s nutritional requirement. Here’s the complete recipe of how vegetable cheela is made.
Ingredients:
1 cup besan (gram flour)
1/2 cup semolina (sooji)
1.5 cups curd (yogurt)
1 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
1 tsp black pepper
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tomato, finely chopped
1 carrot, grated
1 capsicum (bell pepper), finely chopped
1 green chili, finely chopped
1 tsp red chili powder
1/4 cup oil (for cooking)
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the besan and semolina, then add the curd and mix well to form a smooth batter, adding water if needed to achieve a pancake-like consistency.
Next, add the turmeric powder, salt, black pepper, and red chili powder to the batter, followed by the chopped onion, tomato, grated carrot, chopped capsicum, and green chili, stirring until well incorporated.
Let the batter rest for about 10-15 minutes to allow the semolina to soften and the flavors to meld. Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with a few drops of oil.
Pour a ladleful of batter onto the center of the pan, spreading it evenly in a circular motion to form a thin pancake. Drizzle a little oil around the edges and cook until the underside is golden brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown, adding a few more drops of oil if necessary. Transfer the cooked cheela to a plate and repeat the process with the remaining batter. Serve the vegetable cheela hot with your favorite chutney or yogurt on the side.
5. Idli:
Mouni Roy tied the knot with malayali businessman Suraj Nambiar who is based in Dubai. And that’s where her love for South Indian food comes from. She likes to occasionally have idli as breakfast.
From this series on the favorite desi foods of celebrities, it’s clear that actresses like Mouni Roy and Kareena Kapoor maintain their figures by eating the right foods, focusing primarily on traditional desi dishes, rather than relying solely on the gym. Incorporate these 4 foods into your diet to achieve a glow like Kareena Kapoor.
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