Thursday Keto Diet Plan & Recipes

Last updated on January 7, 2025

We have reached the fourth day of the week, which is Thursday Keto Diet Plan; just two more to go. By now, you must have realized that it is really simple to follow a Ketogenic lifestyle. It is required to be creative, willing to try new things, and patient.

Two weeks ago, I spoke with Ketoites from all around the world, including a few in India. I’ve learned new terms; for example, WOE refers to a way of eating, whereas I used to think it was an enzyme. Just joking!

I have that if I want solid and consistent results, I will have to make some basic changes to my diet style. After being in the system for four months, I think I can let go of snacking.

I am not sure if I will be able to survive the gap from 2 pm to 8 pm, but I am going to give it a shot. Probably quench the urge by drinking some coffee or green tea. secondly exploring the cut-off of all dairy consumption as an experiment. I’ll confess it will be difficult because I’m a milk junkie, but if the results are amazing at the end of the month, I think it will have been worth the effort.

I also reworked my macros today with the new weight. We Indians have metabolisms that were not meant for high-protein and fat diets. For the days I am short on protein intake, I have planned to supplement my diet with a scoop of casein with cold water every night.

I’m also getting a lot of questions from vegetarians who want to try a ketogenic diet to reduce weight. To be honest, I’m no expert, but based on what I’ve read, you’ll need eggs to properly adjust to a Ketogenic lifestyle. Without eggs and any animal meat, it would be a very tough act to follow. After all, you can’t expect to live off protein shakes three times a day, and how much paneer or cottage cheese can you eat?

Coming to the diet plan, let’s start with breakfast.

Breakfast

Scrambled Eggs with Chicken Sausages

You don’t need me to tell you how to make scrambled eggs. Just make them the way you like them. I make them in butter, with just salt and pepper.

Lunch

Chicken Malai Tikka

This is another world-famous cuisine from North India. Very easy to make and tastes delicious. And it is completely Keto friendly.

Ingredients:

• Boneless Chicken cut into 1 inch (2.54 cm) pieces 500 gm
• Ginger Garlic Paste 2 tsp
• Heavy Cream 2 tbsp
• Greek Yogurt 2 tbsp
• Green Chilly Paste 2 to 3 tsp (optional)
• Garam Masala 1 tsp or Green Cardamom Powder ½ tsp
• Black and White pepper ½ tsp each
• ½ cup of grated processed Cheese
• Melted Butter for basting
• Lemon Juice 1 tsp
• Chaat Masala ½ tsp (optional)
• Salt to taste

Process

For the first marinade:

1. In a bowl, put the chicken, sprinkle salt and mix the half the ginger garlic paste. Set it aside in the refrigerator for at least half an hour.
2. In another bowl, combine the processed cheese, more salt, cream, cheese, and heavy cream.
3. Next, blend in the Greek yogurt to this mixture and whisk some more.
4. Add the green chilly paste, the remaining ginger garlic paste and garam masala and pepper. If you don’t want the Tikka to be very spicy, then skip the garam masalaa and green chilly paste.
5. Add the chicken pieces to this marinade and make sure they are coated well. Let it rest for half an hour.
6. Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
7. Line a tray with a silver foil and spread some oil or ghee on it.
8. Place the chicken on this tray, you can skewer them too. The chicken should be ready in ten to fifteen minutes; turn it at least twice and baste it with butter.
9. Eat them hot, and sprinkle some lemon juice and chaat masala over them. You can marinate a bigger batch and cook them at your convenience, over a period of few days.

For vegetarians, the same dish can be made with cottage cheese; simply reduce the cooking time to 5 to 8 minutes.

Dinner

Mutton Seekh Kebab

Since I started sharing my journey, I’ve received numerous requests to share my recipe for Mutton Seekh Kebabs. So, here goes.

Ingredients

• Mutton mince, preferably with fat 500 gm
• 2 to 3 green chilies chopped
• Coriander leaves chopped ½ cup
• 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
• 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
• 1 tsp Garam Masala
• ½ tsp Kashmiri or Deghi Red chilly powder
• Melted Butter or Ghee for basting
• Lemon Juice 1 tsp
• Chaat Masala ½ tsp (optional)
• Salt to taste

Process

1. In the food processor, grind together the mince, green chilly and fresh coriander. Ensure that the consistency is very fine.
2. Now add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Divide the mixture into equal proportions. Pat the mixture and form patties, or with moist hands give it the shape of kebabs over skewers.
3. The important thing to remember is that the mixture should not be overly moist or very dry, it should be of workable consistency.
4. If you notice the mixture getting out of control or not sticking to the skewer, beat an egg and add it.
5. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and cook the kebabs in it for 15 to 20 minutes. You may also barbecue them, but remember to coat them with butter or ghee at least twice or three times. Enjoy them hot and remember to sprinkle some lemon juice and chaat masala over them.

TIP: Never overcook the kebabs.

This brings me to the end of day 4. I hope you have as much fun cooking as I had sharing.

Happy Reading!

You can read the complete Keto diet plan for 7 days here.