Katrina Kaif is a powerhouse in Bollywood, and contrary to popular belief, her marriage has not slowed down her showbiz career—she continues to shine brightly! Fans are eagerly anticipating the release of her new movie “Merry Christmas” opposite Vijay Sethupathi. Moreover, her true admirers are keen to discover how this stunning actress maintains her svelte figure even at 40 years of age. Turns out Katrina, who is a British-Indian origin actress, follows a discplined lifestyle and sticks to her diet and exercise routine no matter what. Remarkably, Katrina Kaif, who is married to actor Vicky Kaushal, a Punjabi munda, loves desi, home-cooked meals much more than exotic cuisines. In this article, we spill the beans on 5 Desi Foods Katrina Kaif Absolutely Loves and how you too can easily incorporate them into your diet.
Katrina Kaif is Health Conscious and a Fitness Freak:
As we have already mentioned, Katrina never misses her workout sessions and hits the gym most of the days in a week. Rather than sticking to one form of exercise, she tries a variety of routines – yoga, pilates, cardio, TRX, Bosu ball, strength training, power plates to name just a few. She also is often seen training Alia Bhatt and even workout together in the gym.
Coming to her diet, Katrina Kaif sticks to healthy and clean eating most of the time. She strictly adheres to her diet and eats mostly home-cooked meals. Rather than relying on superfoods, goes back to homecooked meals after workouts to nourish her body. Interestingly, Katrina’s husband, Vicky Kaushal calls her a “chalta firta doctor and scentist” because she is well informed about health and fitness, and takes care of his health as well. Vicky also revealed that Katrina is “way more vegetarian” than him and prefers simple food always. Did you know, she consumes soaked raisins along with some saunf in the morning to make her body alkaline?
5 Desi Foods Katrina Kaif Absolutely Loves:
1. Turai ki Sabzi (Ridge Gourd Curry):
Katrina Kaif had revealed that she loves turai ki sabzi, which is basically ridge gourd curry. It’s a diet-friendly vegetable that’s low in calories as well. According to this article on the National Library of Medicine, ridge gourd has just 14 Kcal and low-fat content. Here’s a simple diet-friendly recipe that you can try. To prepare, peel and chop the ridge gourd, then sauté cumin seeds in oil. Add chopped onions and cook until golden, followed by minced garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Add chopped tomatoes and spices like turmeric and coriander powder, then mix in the ridge gourd. Cover and cook until tender. Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro. Serve with roti, paratha, or rice for a nutritious, flavorful meal. That’s it! Have it with roti or rice for lunch or dinner.
2. Sarso Ka Saag with Makki Ki Roti (Mustard Green Curry with Cornmeal Flatbread):
Married into a true blue Punjabi family, Katrina has taken a liking to Punjabi cuisine. Her nutritionist had revealed that Katrina likes having sarson ka saag with makki ki roti. Sarson ka Saag is a classic North Indian dish made by cooking mustard greens, spinach, and bathua (chenopodium) together until tender. These greens are then blended into a coarse paste and cooked with a tempering of ginger, garlic, green chilies, and onions in ghee. Season with spices like turmeric, garam masala, and salt, then simmer until the flavors meld. Serve hot with Makki ki Roti, which is prepared by kneading maize flour with warm water into a dough, rolling it into flatbreads, and cooking them on a hot griddle until golden brown. Do not forget to add a dollop of makkan (butter) to add loads of flavour to the dish.
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3. Phool Gobi Ki Sabzi (Cauliflower Curry):
This is another one of Katrina Kaif’s favorite – phool gobi ki sabzi that you can have with both rice and roti. Phool Gobi Ki Sabzi is a simple and delicious Indian cauliflower curry. To prepare, start by cutting a cauliflower into florets and washing them thoroughly. In a pan, heat some oil and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and green chilies, then add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft. Mix in spices like turmeric, coriander powder, and red chili powder. Add the cauliflower florets, stir to coat them with the spice mixture, and cover the pan. Cook on medium heat until the cauliflower is tender, stirring occasionally. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with roti or rice.
4. Idli with Moringa-Spinach Chutney, Tomato-Beetroot Chutney:
Katrina Kaif also digs on South Indian cuisine, and idli with a variety of chutneys is her favorite. In fact, she shared a wonderful tip on how to make idlis softer – add some yogurt to the idli batter! She has idlis with sambar, rasam, and also a variety of healthy chutneys such as a green chutney made with moringa and spinach leaves and also a colorful tomato-beetroot chutney.
To make Moringa-Spinach Chutney, start by heating a teaspoon of oil in a pan and sautéing a tablespoon of urad dal and a few dried red chilies until golden. Add a cup of fresh moringa leaves and a cup of spinach and cook for a few minutes. Set aside to cool. In the same pan, sauté a small onion and two cloves of garlic until translucent. Combine the greens, onion-garlic mixture, a small piece of tamarind, salt to taste, and a tablespoon of grated coconut in a blender. Grind to a smooth paste, adding a little water if needed. For the tempering, heat oil and add mustard seeds, urad dal, and a pinch of asafoetida, then pour over the chutney.
For Tomato-Beetroot Chutney, heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan and add a teaspoon of mustard seeds and a few dried red chilies. When they splutter, add a finely chopped onion and sauté until golden. Add two chopped tomatoes and one small grated beetroot, cooking until soft. Add salt to taste, a pinch of turmeric, and a small piece of tamarind. Let the mixture cool, then blend to a smooth paste. For the tempering, heat oil, add mustard seeds, a few curry leaves, and a pinch of asafoetida, then pour over the chutney. This vibrant chutney pairs well with South Indian breakfast items like dosa and idli.
5. Vegetable Soup with Drumstick and Broccoli:
Katrina Kaif also drinks a lot of healthy, homecooked soups while on a diet. For example, vegetable soup with drumstick and broccoli is one of her favorites. Here’s an easy recipe that you can try – To make Vegetable Soup with Drumstick and Broccoli, start by heating a tablespoon of oil in a large pot. Add a chopped onion, two minced garlic cloves, and a small piece of grated ginger, sautéing until fragrant. Add a chopped carrot, a chopped potato, and a cup of drumstick pieces (cut into 2-inch lengths), and cook for a few minutes. Pour in about 4 cups of vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender. Add a cup of broccoli florets and cook for another 5 minutes until the broccoli is tender but still bright green. Season with salt and pepper to taste. For extra flavor, you can add a handful of chopped fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.
Did you notice how easily you can incorporate simple diet routines that stars like Katrina Kaif follow. They too rely on simple food to achieve their fitness and weight loss goals.
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