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Low calorie Dals | Low cal Kadhis |

low calorie dals. low calorie kahdis. Low Cal Dals and Kadhis are protein rich accompaniments and form an integral part of Indian main meals. Each state has its own way of making dals using different combinations of spices and masalas. 

लो कैलोरी दाल | पौष्टिक लो कैलोरी कढ़ी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Low Calorie Dals, Kadhis recipes in Hindi)
દાળ / કઢી વાનગીઓ ઓછી કેલરી - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Low Calorie Dals, Kadhis recipes in Gujarati)

Khatta Urad Dal ( Zero Oil Urad Dal Recipe) 

Khatta Urad Dal ( Zero Oil Urad Dal Recipe)

Like moving towards west, they predominantly use coriander powder and cumin seeds powder, and towards south there is abundance use of rasam powder or sambhar powder, while the north zone has garam masala as their secret masala.

Here in this section you will find an array of dals from all these regions.

Spicy Yellow Moong DalSpicy Yellow Moong Dal

These dals and kadhis are a good way to add many nutrients to our diet like.

1. Protein

2. Iron

3. Fiber

4. Folate



Low Calorie Dals

Dal Moghlai
Dal Moghlai

1. We have Hariyali Dal made with 1 tsp of oil.

 Hariyali Dal ( Cooking with 1 Teaspoon Oil)
 Hariyali Dal ( Cooking with 1 Teaspoon Oil)

2. Then we have Dahiwala Toovar Dal made with Zero Oil and low fat curds.

Dahiwali Toovar DalDahiwali Toovar Dal

3. Dal Makhani is the most popular dal in Punjab and can be made with low fat milk and only 1 tsp of oil.

Low Calorie Dal Makhani
Low Calorie Dal Makhani

4. Then we can have the Fatless Maa Ki Dal which does not use high fat butter.

Fatless Maa ki DalFatless Maa ki Dal

5. Have your low cal Rasam (only 59 calories per serving) with some Buckwheat Dosa (92 calories) to complete a super healthy Breakfast. We have also some low cal Green Chutney to accompany this.

Buckwheat DosaBuckwheat Dosa

Low Calorie Kadhis

Radish Koftas in KadhiRadish Koftas in Kadhi

Kadhis also have no limits. Here are a few low calorie options you can rely on and add to your low cal diet without guilt.

1. Try healthy low calorie kadhis like Subzi Kadhi which will boost your diet with fibre and low calorie vegetables like cauliflower and French beans.

2. Sprouts Kadhi is a great way to add protein in your menu, have it with your choice of phulkas or roti to increase the protein quality.

Sprouts KadhiSprouts Kadhi

3. Tamatar ki Kadhi is a nice tangy kadhi and is packed with an antioxidant lycopene which has many health benefits.

Tamatar ki KadhiTamatar ki Kadhi

Enjoy these simple healthier low calories dals and kadhis a part of your meals for lunch or dinner and other low calorie articles below.

Happy Cooking!!!

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Low Calorie Drinks

Garam MasalaGaram Masala



Turai Aur Moong ki Dal recipe
Turai is disliked by many of us due to its unusual appearance. It is actually one of those vegetables that absorbs other flavours beautifully and has been made more delicious and nutritious by addition it to moong dal. Moong dal is one of the easiest dals to digest and also provides plenty of prot ....
Vaal Dalimbi recipe
Most Maharashtrian Subzis are made using lots of coconut paste. Here's a delicious but healthy exception that uses only 2 tablespoons of coconut, thereby making it low in calories and fat. Sprouting Vaal helps increase its vitamin and mineral content and makes it easily digestible too.
Dal Moghlai ( Low Cholesterol Recipe) recipe
If you wish to pamper yourself, there is no better way than to cook yourself some luxuriant Moghlai food! Moghlai cuisine is generally quite rich, with abundant use of spices and dairy products like ghee, cream and butter. However, we have ....
Spicy Yellow Moong Dal, Healthy Indian Moong Dal recipe
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Sambhar recipe
The aromatic flavours of this traditional South Indian dish are truly irresistible. The speciality of this sambhar is that it is made with minimal oil and loads of vegetables which enhance its nutritive value. When served hot with Nutritious Stuffed Idlis, it makes a meal that is very hard to resi ....
Khatta Urad Dal ( Zero Oil Urad Dal Recipe) recipe
A lip-smacking preparation of wholesome urad dal, perked up with calcium-rich curds and pungent ginger, garlic pastes. Although it makes use of minimal ingredients, the Khatta Urad Dal has a distinct, tongue-tickling flavour that you are sure to relish. The highlight of this recipe, as t ....
Panch Phoron Moong Dal recipe
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Fatless Maa ki Dal recipe
Think dal and the first thing that comes to mind is mother’s cooking. While moms are generally fond of pampering their children with oodles of ghee and butter, we must learn to tone down on these fatty ingredients as we grow up! So, here a fatless version of Maa ki Dal, which not only retains the s ....
Rasam, South India Rasam, Home Made Rasam recipe
rasam recipe | South Indian rasam | restaurant style rasam | how to make rasam with rasam powder | South Indian rasam is the basic recipe cooked in every househol ....
Palak Toovar Dal ( Calcium Rich Recipe) recipe
Spinach and toovar dal used for this mildly spiced recipe, makes this dal a rich calcium source. Serve hot with roti or rice.
Palak Kadhi recipe
Ever thought of making kadhi with an infusion of palak? Sounds strange, but tastes and looks very interesting. Palak purée and green paste imparts flavouir along with a bright green colour and vitamin A to the dish. You can skip the garlic if you do not like its flavour. Serve with a bowl of brown r ....
Healthy Sprouts Kadhi for Weight Loss recipe
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Vaal ki Usal, Maharashtrian Dalimbi Usal recipe
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Methiche Varan ( Weight Loss After Pregnancy ) recipe
It is right to be concerned about shedding your pregnancy weight after delivery, but you surely do not have to worry about losing variety or flavour in the foods you have! Methiche Varan is a perfect example. An authentic Maharashtrian dal reverberating with all the flavours that the desi palate yea ....
Hariyali Dal recipe
Masoor Dal cooked with lots of greens and just the right amount of spices, this Hariyali Dal is ideal for those with acidity . A simple paste of minimal, everyday ingredients turns out to be so effective in flavouring this dal, ....
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