Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Many people believe that losing weight means giving up their favourite foods, eating only bland meals, or starving themselves. But experts say that's far from the truth.

Nutritionist and weight-loss coach Mohita Mascarenhas says you can enjoy biryani guilt-free-even while trying to lose weight. "You just need to cook it the right way and watch your portions," she explained.

A healthier take on biryani

According to Mohita, the traditional biryani recipe-made with equal portions of rice and meat and plenty of ghee-contains too much fat and carbs but not enough protein.

Her "fat-loss biryani" focuses on lean protein, measured rice, aromatic spices, and minimal ghee. "It's full of flavour, not guilt," she said. "I believ...