Healthy Indian Recipes
Simple, nutritious Indian meal ideas with calorie and protein information. These are practical recipes you can cook at home with common ingredients.
High-Protein Dal Tadka
Toor dal with a simple tadka of ghee, cumin, garlic. Rich in protein and fibre.
💡 Tip: Add spinach for extra iron and fibre.
Egg Bhurji with Veggies
Scrambled eggs with onion, tomato, green chilli. Quick 10-minute high-protein breakfast.
💡 Tip: Use 1 whole egg + 2 whites to reduce fat.
Moong Sprout Chaat
Boiled moong sprouts with onion, tomato, lemon, and chaat masala. Zero oil.
💡 Tip: Great as a mid-meal protein snack.
Palak Paneer (Light)
Spinach with paneer using minimal oil. Rich in calcium, iron, and protein.
💡 Tip: Use low-fat paneer to reduce calories further.
Curd Rice
Leftover rice mixed with fresh curd, mustard seeds, and curry leaves. Light and cooling.
💡 Tip: Add pomegranate or cucumber for freshness.
Oats Chilla
Savoury oats pancake with grated veggies. High fibre, low glycemic index.
💡 Tip: Mix oats with besan (gram flour) for extra protein.
Chicken Tikka (Grilled)
Tandoori-style chicken tikka. One of the highest protein-per-calorie meals in Indian cuisine.
💡 Tip: Pair with mint chutney and onion salad for a complete meal.
Vegetable Daliya (Broken Wheat)
Dalia cooked with mixed vegetables. High fibre whole grain meal suitable for diabetics.
💡 Tip: Replace rice with daliya for better blood sugar control.
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