Long weekends often make for indulgent meals, but resetting your system does not have to feel restrictive. Packed with seasonal winter vegetables, wholesome millets, and minimal spices, each recipe focuses
on nourishment without unnecessary fats.
These exclusive oil-free dishes shared by Chef Pawan Kumar, Executive Chef, Radisson Blu Pune Hinjawadi, are designed to help you detox gently while keeping calories in check and flavours intact. From comforting khichdi to warming soups and light steam tosses, these dishes are perfect for those looking to eat clean, feel lighter, and still enjoy satisfying meals throughout the long weekend.
Spinach and Cottage Cheese Steam Toss
Ingredients
- 2 cups spinach leaves, blanched & chopped
- ½ cup cottage cheese (paneer), crumbled
- 1 tsp grated garlic
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and crushed pepper to taste
Method
- Wash spinach thoroughly, blanch for one minute until wilted, drain well, cool slightly, then squeeze firmly to remove excess moisture.
- Crumble fresh paneer evenly in a bowl, add chopped spinach and grated garlic, gently mixing to maintain soft texture throughout.
- Season with salt and crushed pepper, drizzle lemon juice gradually, tossing slowly so flavours distribute evenly without overpowering any ingredient.
- Steam toss mixture covered on low heat for two minutes, allowing warmth to develop while preserving nutrients, colour, and taste.
Foxtail Millet & Winter Veg Khichdi
Ingredients
- ½ cup foxtail millet, soaked 20 mins
- ½ cup carrot, beans & bottle gourd mix
- ½ tsp turmeric
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups water
- Fresh coriander
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a pressure cooker, add water, close the lid securely, and cook on medium heat for three whistles.
- Once cooking finishes, allow pressure to release naturally, rest for five minutes undisturbed, then open the lid carefully and gently fluff.
- Garnish the dish with preferred toppings, mix lightly, and serve hot immediately as a comforting, wholesome meal for winter days.
Tomato and Beetroot Detox Soup
Ingredients
- 1 cup beetroot, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove
- 1½ cups water or vegetable stock
- Salt & pepper to taste
Method
- Add all ingredients to a pot with water, bring to a boil, then simmer gently until vegetables soften completely and flavours develop.
- Allow mixture to cool slightly, then blend until smooth, creamy, lump-free soup using a blender or hand mixer.
- Season with salt and pepper, reheat gently, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve warm as a nourishing comfort soup.
