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Ashish Chanchlani lost 40 kgs in 6 months, all while enjoying his favourite Gulab Jamuns
Ashish Chanchlani lost 40 kgs in 6 months, all while enjoying his favourite Gulab Jamuns

Mint

time18 hours ago

  • Entertainment
  • Mint

Ashish Chanchlani lost 40 kgs in 6 months, all while enjoying his favourite Gulab Jamuns

Popular YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani, currently making headlines for making his relationship with Elli AvRam official via his recent Instagram post with Elli AvRam, lost a whopping 40 kilos in merely six months last year. And no, he did not let go of his favourite dessert—Gulab Jamuns. In an interview with Hindustan Times, Ashish debunked the unsaid rule of quitting sweets while on a diet, irrespective of the kind, and said the true key to an effective and healthy weight loss journey is 'moderation'. 'I love sweets…Gulab jamun and rasmalai are my absolute favourites,' he shared, adding that he didn't give up on sweets during his diet. However, he said, he kept a track of his calorie intake instead. To incorporate two gulab jamuns, Ashish said he would have to sacrifice a roti for the day to strike the perfect balance in his calorie-deficient diet. To keep him motivated throughout his weight loss journey, the YouTuber said he didn't deprive himself of any food and made cheat days a part of his daily routine. 'Stop thinking you have to sacrifice everything. Have something sweet once a week or whatever you love. And trust me, mentally you will be very happy, you haven't sacrificed anything,' he shared Ashish also said that he believes that restraining from things you like can take a toll on your mental health, and people need to understand that overeating is the problem, rather than villainising sugar. Ashish Chanchlani said he was disappointed by the way his body looked in the mirror and wanted to change that before entering his thirties. "..one day came when I was weighing almost 130 kg. I saw myself in the mirror, and I was very disappointed," he said. Determined to weigh in double digits before turning 30, Ashish understood that weight loss requires a healthy diet and effective exercise. Therefore, he started off with a healthy diet loaded with proteins, fibre, carbohydrates, and healthy fats. Check out the breakdown of his daily diet: Breakfast : 6 boiled eggs or an omelette and sprouts : 6 boiled eggs or an omelette and sprouts Lunch : 1 roti with 200 grams of chicken, along with a cucumber and celery juice : 1 roti with 200 grams of chicken, along with a cucumber and celery juice Evening : Whey protein at around 6 pm : Whey protein at around 6 pm Dinner: Protein-rich chicken at around 8 pm (without any carbs) 'I made sure to adjust my calorie intake. I used to weigh everything I ate. After about three months, it became second nature. I could just look at my plate and know if I was eating more calories than needed,' he said.

Ramadan To Rakhi: 5 Indian Sweets That Define Every Festival
Ramadan To Rakhi: 5 Indian Sweets That Define Every Festival

NDTV

time05-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • NDTV

Ramadan To Rakhi: 5 Indian Sweets That Define Every Festival

Festivals are at the core of Indian culture - from Raksha Bandhan to Ramadan, we witness and celebrate some festivals almost every month. If your calendar is full of meetings or exam dates, a festival on a random Wednesday provides a welcome break from our busy schedule and encourages us to make time for prayer, spend time with our family, and participate in the festivities. Families come together to celebrate these special days with delicious food and fun. Festival days are the perfect opportunity to take a break from our simple roti-sabzi diet and feast on our favourite snacks, elaborate meals and most importantly, sweets. No joyous festival is complete without having ' kuch meetha '. In fact, there are some timeless Indian sweets people enjoy at many festivals. Let's take a look at these iconic sweet delights. Here Are 5 Indian Sweets That Make Every Festival Special: 1. Comforting Bowl Of Kheer Kheer is one of the most iconic sweets prepared at home during festivals. You can make it with rice or seviyan, and include lots of dry fruits and a touch of saffron to make a deliciously comforting bowl of kheer. Some people enjoy eating it warm, while others prefer a chilled bowl of milky kheer. No matter what your preference, a bowl of kheer makes the festivities extra sweet. Click here to learn how to make delicious kheer at home. Also Read: How Jalebi Changes Shape, Size And Name As You Travel Across India 2. All Kinds Of Barfis Barfi or burfi is a fudge-like Indian sweet that has a milky and melt-in-mouth texture. It is primarily made with khoya and can be enhanced with a variety of flavours such as almond barfi, kaju katli, moong dal barfi, coconut barfi, besan barfi and even chocolate barfi. The scope for experimentation is limitless. You can find a variety of flavours in your favourite sweet shop or make barfi at home using our easy recipe. 3. Melt-In-Mouth Halwas Another festive special sweet treat is halwa. It is made by roasting the main ingredient - atta, suji, moong dal, besan - with ghee and then adding sugar, milk, water and chopped dry fruits. We cannot miss out on mentioning gajar ka halwa, a winter-favourite sweet made by first cooking grated carrots in milk. Halwa is not just a part of festivals, it is considered as an auspicious sweet, prepared to celebrate important moments of life and is also offered to the Gods for seeking blessings. 4. Forever Favourite Gulab Jamuns Gulab Jamun is a pure delight. Another festival-special sweet that is loved both hot and cold, these balls of khoya are fried and dipped in sweet, sugary syrup. The texture is soft, and the flavour is delicious with a hint of rose. Be it Eid or Diwali, Gulab Jamun is a must-have in your festive menu. Want to learn how to make these at home? Click here for the recipe. Also Read: 7 Of The Best Late-Night Dessert Spots In Delhi 5. Rich And Indulgent Ghevar Ghevar or Ghewar is a Rajasthani sweet with a honeycomb-like texture, made from ghee, maida, and sugar syrup. It is often topped with rabri, nuts, rose petals and edible silver vark. Ghevars often pop up in sweet shops especially around the festive season and may not be available the entire year like other sweets. Here's how you can make ghevar at home for sweet festivities. Are all these yummy treats making you crave some Indian sweets? Luckily, there is always a festival around to open that box of mithai and enjoy with your loved ones. Advertisement For the latest food news, health tips and recipes, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and YouTube. Tags: Festival Sweets Indian Sweets Show full article Comments

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