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When it comes to ‘dieting’, the first picture that comes before our eyes is momos and our heart says – “It’s all over now!” Momos with hot, spicy chutney… the mouth waters just thinking about it. Most people think that losing weight means saying goodbye to your favorite street food forever. But if we tell you that you can eat momos to your heart’s content even while being on a diet, then? Yes, it is absolutely possible! All you need is a little smart change, due to which these momos will become a friend of your health and will not let you gain weight. Let us know, those easy ‘healthy twists’ to make momos healthy. 1. Say ‘ta-ta’ to flour, adopt healthy flour. The biggest ‘villain’ of momos is flour. It is heavy to digest and without any nutrition. What to do: Use wheat, ragi, oats or millet flour instead of flour. These flours are rich in fiber, which keeps the stomach full for a long time and prevents you from craving for food again and again.2. Stop ‘dipping in oil’! Crispy fried momos taste great, but they are calorie and fat ‘bombs’ that stick straight to your waistline. What to do: The best and healthy option is steamed momos. If you want to eat crisps, then air fry them in very little oil. You will get taste and your health will also be maintained. 3. Make the stuffing a ‘protein powerhouse’. What is filled inside makes a lot of difference. Instead of just adding vegetables, make the stuffing rich in protein. What to do: Add finely chopped paneer, tofu, soya mince or boiled sprouts to the stuffing. Protein speeds up your metabolism, which helps in weight loss. 4. Increase the amount of vegetables. To make the stuffing more healthy and tasty, add lots of finely chopped vegetables to it. What to add: Carrots, cabbage, capsicum, spinach and mushrooms. These vegetables give you vitamins, minerals and fiber, which are very beneficial for the body. 5. Understand the ‘game’ of chutney! We often do not pay attention to momoz chutney, but creamy mayonnaise and cheese dips are full of calories. What to do: Instead of these, use homemade tomato-garlic chutney, green coriander-mint chutney or curd dip. Do it. The taste is amazing and there is no compromise on health! A bonus tip: Momos are so delicious that it becomes difficult to stop. Therefore, decide from the beginning that you will not eat more than 4-5 steamed momos at a time. Along with this, drink hot veg soup, it will fill your stomach and also give nutrition. (Disclaimer: This article is based on general information. Always consult a doctor or dietician before following any diet plan.)