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Low-Calorie Indian Recipes – light and healthy Indian meals
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Low-Calorie Indian Recipes

1. Vegetable Masala Soup Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Serves: 3 Intro:-A light yet flavorful soup made with seasonal veggies, ginger, garlic, and black pepper – under 100 calories per serving. 2. Tandoori Cauliflower Bites Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Serves: 2 Intro:-Cauliflower marinated in low-fat yogurt and spices, then roasted. Crispy, tangy, and just 80–100 calories per serving. 3. Sprout Dal Salad Prep Time: 10 mins (plus overnight soaking)Cook Time: 5 mins (optional for steaming) Serves: 2 Intro:-Looking for a nutritious, protein-packed salad that’s light, refreshing, and easy to make? Try this Sprout Dal Salad – a flavorful mix of moong sprouts, lentils, crunchy veggies, and tangy lemon dressing. It’s a perfect choice for weight watchers, diabetics, and anyone following a clean, low-calorie Indian diet. This fiber-rich salad is not only great for digestion but also keeps you full longer—making it an ideal option for lunch, snacks, or a post-workout meal. Ingredients 1/4 cup boiled chana dal (or lightly steamed) 1/2 cup moong sprouts (green gram), sprouted overnight 1 small cucumber, finely chopped 1 small tomato, deseeded and chopped 1/4 onion, finely chopped (optional) 1 green chili, chopped (optional) 1 tbsp lemon juice Salt and black pepper to taste Fresh coriander leaves, chopped Instructions Tips:

Diabetic-Friendly Indian Recipes – low-sugar healthy Indian dishes
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Diabetic-Friendly Indian Recipes

1. Methi Thepla with Flaxseeds – A Delicious Indian Recipe Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Serves: 3 (6 theplas) Intro:-Made with whole wheat, fenugreek leaves, and flaxseeds, these mildly spiced flatbreads stabilize blood sugar and are perfect for breakfast or lunch. Explore more delightful Indian Recipes that are perfect for every occasion. 2.Lauki Chana Dal Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Serves: 3 Intro:-Bottle gourd cooked with split Bengal gram. High fiber + low glycemic index = great for managing sugar spikes. 3. Karela Stir-Fry Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Serves: 2 Intro:-Sliced bitter gourd sautéed with onions, spices, and a touch of amchur—bitter but effective for sugar control.

Gluten-Free Indian Recipes – wheat-free flavorful Indian meals
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Gluten-Free Indian Recipes

1. Besan Chilla Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Serves: 2 (4 chillas) Intro:-Made with chickpea flour, onions, and spices, these healthy pancakes are quick, light, and naturally gluten-free. Ingredients: 1 cup gram flour (besan) 1 small onion, chopped 1 green chili, chopped 1/4 tsp turmeric Salt to taste Water (to make a batter) Oil for greasing Instructions: 2.Sabudana Khichdi Prep Time: 5 mins (+4 hrs soaking) | Cook Time: 15 mins | Serves: 2 Intro:-A classic Vrat (fasting) dish made with tapioca pearls, peanuts, green chilies, and potatoes—perfectly light, non-glutinous, and wholesome. Ingredients: Coriander & lemon to garnish 1 cup soaked sabudana (tapioca pearls) 1 boiled potato (cubed) 2 tbsp peanuts 1 green chili 1/2 tsp cumin seeds Salt to taste 1 tbsp ghee or oil Coriander & lemon to garnish Instructions: 3. Bajra Roti with Baingan Bharta Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Serves: 3 Intro:-Pearl millet flour rotis served with smoky mashed eggplant. A traditional meal from rural India that’s naturally gluten-free and earthy in flavor.

Vegan Indian Recipes – plant-based traditional Indian dishes
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Vegan Indian Recipes

1. Masoor Dal Tadka (No-Ghee Version) Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Serves: 3 Intro:-A comforting red lentil curry cooked without ghee or cream. Flavored with cumin, garlic, and turmeric – this protein-rich dish pairs perfectly with steamed rice or roti. Ingredients: Fresh coriander for garnish 1 cup red lentils (masoor dal) 3 cups water 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 onion (chopped) 1 tomato (chopped) 4 garlic cloves (minced) 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp red chili powder 1 tbsp oil (any plant-based) Salt to taste Fresh coriander for garnish Instructions: 2. Vegan Bhindi Masala Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Serves: 2 Intro:-This dry-style okra stir-fry is sautéed in mustard oil with tomatoes, onions, and masalas – completely plant-based, without curd or cream. Ingredients: 250g okra (bhindi), chopped 1 onion, sliced 1 tomato, chopped 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp garam masala Salt, red chili powder to taste 2 tbsp mustard oil Instructions: 3.Tofu Palak (Spinach Tofu Curry) Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Serves: 3 Intro:-A twist on classic palak paneer, made with tofu instead of paneer. Smooth spinach curry blended with spices, cashews, and plant-based milk. Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil 200g tofu, cubed 2 cups spinach (palak), blanched and pureed 1 onion, chopped 1 tomato, chopped 4 garlic cloves 1-inch ginger 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp garam masala 1/4 cup plant-based milk (optional) 1 tbsp oil Instructions:

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