High-Protein Kadhi recipe for Weight Loss

Table of Contents 

1. Introduction  
2. Why You’ll Love This Recipe  
3. Recipe Card  
4. Ingredients  
5. Step-by-Step Method  
6. Why This Recipe Works / Health Angle  
7. Tips, Variations & Serving Ideas  
8. FAQs  
9. Smart Takeaway  

Introduction 

There’s something deeply comforting about a warm bowl of besan ki kadhi—silky, lightly spiced, and perfect for days when you want something soothing yet satisfying. It’s one of those classic meals that feels like home, especially when your stomach needs something gentle. 

This high-protein besan kadhi recipe with Prolicious Up It keeps that same familiar comfort while making it a lighter, more gut-friendly meal. The combination of curd and spices already makes kadhi easy on the stomach, and the addition of Up It naturally boosts protein and fiber, making it more filling than the regular version. 

The result is a quick, nourishing light meal that supports satiety, digestion, and smarter everyday eating, without losing the authentic taste you love. 

 

Why You’ll Love This Recipe 

• A quick and easy besan kadhi recipe  
• Perfect as a light meal for lunch or dinner  
• Curd gives it a gut-friendly comfort factor  
• Prolicious Up It adds protein and fiber  
• More filling than regular kadhi  
• Great for days when you want something easy to digest  
• Comfort food made smarter for everyday health  

Recipe Card 

★★★★★ 4.9/5 – Light, soothing & protein-rich 

• Prep time: 5 mins  
• Cook time: 10 mins  
• Total time: 15 mins  
• Servings: 2  
• Yield: 2 bowls  

Approximate nutrition per serving: 

NUTRIENT	UP IT BESAN KADHI	REGULAR BESAN KADHI
PROTEIN	13.8	10.3
FIBER	2.88	0.3
CARBOHYDRATE	17.2	22.2
FAT	9.8	9.9
ENERGY	220.8	221.6

Compared to regular besan kadhi calories: better protein density, improved fullness, and lighter digestion support  

Ingredients 

• Curd – 100 g (½ cup)  
• Besan – 15 g (1 tbsp)  
• Water – 200 ml  
• Turmeric powder – 1 g (¼ tsp)    
• Salt – 2 g  
• Green chilli – 2 g, chopped  
• Curry leaves – 5–6  
• Mustard seeds – 2 g (½ tsp)  
• Jeera – 2 g (½ tsp)  
• Oil – 10 g (2 tsp)  
• Coriander leaves – 1 tbsp  
• Prolicious Up It – 1 Scoop/15 g  

Step-by-Step Method 

Step 1: Make the kadhi base 

In a bowl, whisk curd.

Then add water, besan, and Up it until smooth and lump-free. 

Step 2: Prepare the tempering 

Heat oil in a pan.

Add mustard seeds, jeera, hing, curry leaves, and green chilli.

 

Step 3: Add the kadhi mixture 

Pour the whisked curd-besan mixture into the pan and stir continuously.

Step 4: Cook till thick 

Simmer on low-medium flame until the kadhi thickens and becomes smooth. Then add turmeric, chilli powder, salt, ginger. 

Step 6: Finish and serve 

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve warm as a light meal.  

Why This Recipe Works 

This upgraded besan kadhi works beautifully as a light gut-friendly meal because it combines comfort with better nutrition. 

The curd base adds probiotics and a soothing texture, which makes it gentle and comforting, especially on days when you want something easy on digestion. 

The real nutritional upgrade comes from Prolicious Up It, which naturally adds extra protein and fiber without changing the authentic kadhi taste. 

The protein helps slow digestion, which supports more stable energy and keeps the meal satisfying for longer. 

The fiber helps improve fullness, making it easier to avoid unnecessary snacking after meals. 

Because it feels light yet nourishing, this recipe supports: 

It’s the kind of comfort food that helps you feel cared for while still supporting your health goals. 

Tips, Variations & Serving Ideas 

• Pair with steamed rice for a classic comfort meal  
• Add spinach leaves for extra fiber  
• Serve as a warm soup bowl for light dinners  
• Add roasted jeera powder on top for more digestive support  
• Make it thinner for a sipping kadhi version  
• Add bottle gourd cubes for more volume  
• Pair with millet khichdi for a gut-friendly combo  

 

FAQs 

1) Is this kadhi good for gut health? 

Yes, this recipe is naturally gut-friendly because of the curd base, which feels soothing and easy to digest. Spices like ginger, hing, and jeera also support digestive comfort. 

2) How does Up It improve kadhi? 

Prolicious Up It increases both protein and fiber, making the kadhi more filling and nutritionally balanced than the regular version, while still keeping the same comforting taste. 

3) Is this a good light dinner recipe? 

Absolutely. This besan kadhi recipe works beautifully as a light dinner because it feels warm, comforting, easy to digest, and satisfying without feeling heavy. 

4) Can I make this for weight management? 

Yes, this is a great option because it is low in calories, high in satiety, and helps reduce post-meal cravings, making it a practical meal for sustainable healthy eating. 

Smart Takeaway 

Healthy eating rarely comes from extreme changes or complicated meal plans. In real life, it’s often the small upgrades to everyday comfort foods that make the biggest difference. 

A familiar meal like besan ki kadhi already brings warmth, ease, and that soothing homemade feeling we naturally reach for when we want something light. By simply blending in Prolicious Up It, this same comforting dish becomes more nutritionally complete with better protein and fiber support, helping the meal satisfy you beyond just the first few bites. 

This added nourishment helps the kadhi feel more sustaining, so you stay comfortably full for longer, experience fewer random cravings, and are less likely to reach for less mindful snacks later in the day. The curd base, along with digestive spices like ginger, hing, and jeera, adds a naturally gut-friendly touch that feels gentle and restorative, especially on days when your stomach needs something simple. 

What makes this recipe truly practical is that it doesn’t ask you to give up the foods you emotionally connect with. Instead, it helps those familiar meals align better with your wellness goals. 

That’s the beauty of sustainable healthy eating— 
not restriction, but smarter nourishment through the meals you already love. 

One easy bowl, one simple upgrade, and one comforting way to support fullness, digestion, and better everyday choices.