Low Calorie Weight Loss Indian Veg Recipes
Low Calorie Weight Loss Indian Recipes. Many would agree that the most difficult aspect of weight-loss is dealing with the misconceptions! How does one filter the good advice from the bad, the practical suggestions from the impractical ones! Swimming headlong into the world of dieting without arming themselves with the right information, people often end up going overboard with their weight-loss measures. They strictly avoid their favourite dishes, go on crash diets, and end up spoiling their health and appetite in the long run!
8 tips for low calorie weight loss
| 8 Tips to Follow a Low Calorie Veg Diet | |
|---|---|
| 1. | Adopt healthy lifestyle practices, and cook and eat smart. |
| 2. | Eat coloured fruits and vegetables. They are loaded with Antioxidants and loads of disease fighting properties. |
| 3. | Exercise daily. That is a must. You must try and pick up a sport you love or try and exercise with friends. Yes, use the Gym also even if you are 70 years old. |
| 4. | Modify the recipes by replacing the high-calorie ingredients with low-calorie ones! Note if you are fit and lean, then you can have healthy high fat food. It will keep you feeling fuller and satisfied for a longer time. So you can opt for full fat paneer or curd. |
| 5. | Do not completely abstain from oils, dairy products etc. will lead to various deficiencies and diseases in the long run. Instead choose it wisely. Opt for olive oil as much as possible as it is good in Omega 3 fatty acids and choose Paneer over cheese always. |
| 6. | Eat small frequent meals every 2 to 3 hours. That’s a must. If you are working keeps some healthy snacks by your side or carry them if you are out of the house for a long time. |
| 7. | Try and get some Protein, Fat, and Complex Carbs in all your meals. For Vegetarians, have your dal, paneer, and curd to top of your protein. |
| 8. | Homemade food is the best and the healthiest. Cook your food and you know what you are putting into it. Avoid deep frying your food and stay away from packaged food which will solve 80% of your problems. Importantly, cut sugar consumption as it causes immediately inflammation in your body which can last for 4 to 6 hours and stores as fat immediately. Watch out for soft drinks, candy, chocolates etc. |
To guide you through your weight loss journey for a low cal lunch you could try some low cal parathas, dals, rice and raitas. Then some healthy low cal snacks for evening and Dinner can be low cal soups and subzis. End with some good low cal Sweets.
This section includes newer and more innovative recipes. It has variants of traditional dishes as well as new ones, covering the whole gamut of the meal spread, ranging from soups and snacks to desserts.
Quick Low Calorie Recipes for Weight Loss
Just back from shopping and do not have enough time to cook? But if you’re on a weight loss diet, it’s not a good call to order from outside. This section on quick low calorie recipes will solve your problem. Here we have recipes that can be made in minutes and are very less tiring. If you’re craving for some spicy dinner then you can make this Matki Sabzi or this tangy Peru ki Subzi which is sure to satisfy your hunger cravings.
Low Calorie Snack Recipes for Weight Loss
When we think about snacks we always visualize something that is deep fried or loaded with potatoes. Check out our section on Low Cal Snacks that are fit to be consumed by people on a weight loss diet. Recipes like Chola Dal Panki where chola dal is used instead of rice flour making it much healthier than the traditional panki. Did you know you could use oats for making tikkis? Just combine oats with some vegetables and you are good to go. Cauliflower and Oats Tikki is a perfect example of a nutritious tikki that is loaded with cauliflower, carrots and french beans.
Low Calorie Sweets and Dessert Recipes
Low calorie sweets and desserts may sound strange. But yes it’s true that we can make low calorie sweets and healthy desserts too. Something like Makhane ki Kheer and Chocolate Sandesh are prepared using low fat milk and sugar substitute to make it protein and calcium rich and low in calories but definitely not low on taste. Rice kheer is usually prepared during special occasion but if you’re on a diet then you should definitely try our recipe for Bulgur Wheat Kheer, high-fibre bulgur wheat with low fat milk and minimal sugar turns out to be heart and waistline friendly.
Plan your balanced meals from these recipes, which are 'smart' rather than just low-cal, and enjoy good health! Stay fit, stay slim! Wish you a happy and healthy cooking experience.
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Low Calorie, Weight Loss Basic Recipes
Low Calorie International Recipes
Low calorie Indian drinks would mainly refer to healthy juices. While whole fruits and veggies are the best way to get in fiber and antioxidants, this section is for those who cannot add them to their daily low cal menu. Also it is better to avoid sugar or keep it as low as possible.
4 reasons why these juices should be included in a weight loss diet:
1.They provide some energy.
2.They are rich in antioxidants like vitamin A and C.
3.Greens when included provide Iron.
4.They keep you full for some time and avoid bingeing on unnecessary unhealthy snacks.
You can explore any combination of fruits and / or vegetables to make healthy drinks. We have tried and tested and shared a few recipes here just for you.
Low calorie drinks, Fruit Drinks
Here we bring you tasty low calorie drinks recipe using an array of fruits. Melon Punch is loaded with antioxidants and flavonoids like resveratrol and it’s a great cleansing drink that will make your skin glow and also protect your body from harmful toxins. Muskmelon Watermelon and Wheat Grass Juice is a unique fibre rich drink to start your day with when you’re on weight loss diet. This sweet and tangy Muskmelon and Pineapple Juice tastes brilliant even when sugar or salt is not added. I bets you must have never thought of mixing these two fruits together.
Low calorie healthy drinks, Fruit & Vegetable Drinks
Make your drinks nutrient packed by adding both fruits and vegetables in them. Palak Kale and Apple Juice is amazingly tasty with mild flavour of spinach and kale leaves, these are from the most nutrient-dense ingredients. Try this mouthwatering Beet Treat for breakfast and it will kick start your day, provide energy and also give a boost of nutrients. This Carrot and Black Grape Juice is high in nutrients like Vitamin A, Magnesium and Phosphorus. Black grapes perk up the juice with their sweetness so there is no need to add extra sugar.
With all the goodness of nutrients under its roof, these low calorie drinks are definitely worth a try and enjoy our other low calorie articles below!
low calorie soups recipes. weight loss Indian soups. Here we bring you crunchy soup recipes that will help you maintain your waistline. These soups are nutritious and are low calorie too with healthy ingredients like low calorie vegetables, low-fat milk and does not contain unhealthy ingredients plain flour. Adding low-fat milk, curds or paneer will make your soups packed with protein.
4 tips to bear in mind for Low Calorie Soups.
1. To always try a new soup every day to avoid boredom.
2. Not to flavour them with calorie dense cheese and butter.
3. To make use of herbs and spices to tickle your taste buds.
4. To add a handful of sprouts to any soup to enhance your fiber intake further.
Low Calorie Vegetable Soups
You can make low calorie vegetable soups at home to have it as an appetizer either in lunch or dinner. Load yourself with the anti-oxidant beta-carotene from pumpkins with this Pumpkin Soup, a thick and luxurious soup which is also low in calories. There’s no cream added but it’s still creamy and tasty.
Ever thought of combining two totally different vegetables like cauliflower and lettuce? Here we bring you a recipe of Lettuce and Cauliflower Soup that’s a combination of these tasty vegetables.
A good recipe to top up your folic acid levels. Mushroom Soup will become your all-time favourite as it is brilliantly tasty with oregano added in it. It is quite filling due to the mushrooms in it, great texture and excellent source of Riboflavin, Calcium and Phosphorus to make your bones strong.
Low Calorie Indian Beans and Lentil Soups
Add loads of garlic to add a nice garlicky flavour to your soups along with adding health benefits of garlic. Garlicky Lentil and Tomato is a perfect toothsome soup along with a horde of antioxidants, fiber and protein!
Masoor dal is perfect for Indian low cal soups. Masoor dal is rich in Folate, Vitamin B9 or Folic Acid which helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially red blood cells. Masoor dal is is good for diabetics and a healthy heart. So give a try to this amazing masoor dal soup recipe.
Paneer used in Low Calorie Indian Soups
Another protein rich soup we have is Masoor Dal and Paneer Soup. The use of low-fat paneer adds to its nutritive value and reduces the calorie content which would have otherwise come from regular full fat paneer. Add a bowlful of good health to your meals with this Moong Dal and Spinach Soup a zero oil recipe that is low in calorie and will give you a punch of Vitamin A, Thiamine and Folic Acid.
The spinach paneer and dal soup is healthy and just 72 calories. Made with low fat paneer and yellow moong dal. Since paneer is low in carbs and high in protein it gets digested slowly and hence good for diabetes.
Barley used in Low Calorie Indian Soups
Barley is diabetic and pregnancy friendly. A high fiber diet for years has been paired with reduced risk of heart disease. The fiber (2.73 g) from barley helps reduce blood cholesterol levels. Try this barley soup with vegetables and dal.
Try your hands on our low calorie soups recipes. weight loss Indian soups and enjoy our other low calorie recipe categories given below:
low calorie indian salad recipes. Salads need not be boring always. It is actually the art of combining the right ingredients like veggies with fruits and toss them in a perfectly flavoured dressing. The recipe so made is then a perfect healthy accompaniment to your main course or it can even serve as a healthy snack in-between meals.
Low Calorie, Salad Recipes
Add this Tangy Italian Salad to your meals and get its taste right from Italy. Loaded with antioxidant lycopene which comes from tangy tomatoes. Give a treat of coloruful leafy vegetables to yourself with this Garlicky Cabbage and Spinach Salad and as the name suggests it has loads of garlic which is also good for heart, weightloss and high blood pressure. A bundle of health - ‘sprouts’ also find place in this section. Mixed Sprouts Salad is one unusual salad in which mixed sprouts combine with tomatoes, radish, fenugreek and coriander to provide a boost of antioxidants and nutrients. Bean Sprouts and Capsicum Salad, and Sprouts and Veggie Salad have been shared in this section to get in extra fiber which aids in weight loss.
Low Calorie, Raita Recipes
Raita’s are Indian salads that are made using curds. Here in our low calorie section they are made using low calorie vegetables and low-fat curds which are responsible for its low calorie content. Have this amazing pink coloured raita called Carrot and Beetroot Raita with a good amount of vitamin A in it. Try this calcium laden Mixed Veggie Raita which has the goodness of a variety of vegetables like beetroot, cucumber and tomatoes. This innovative and unique recipe for Jamun Raita is sure to tickle your taste buds. Jamun has many health promoting properties and it is great for diabetics because of its enzyme Jamboline which helps to control the blood sugar levels.
Try all our low calorie indian salads and raitas recipes. Remember to enjoy them with your choice of rotis, parathas, pulaos or biryanis. Enjoy our other low calorie recipe categories given below
low calorie rots. low calorie paratha collection. When we think of rotis and parathas, we all are aware of the fact that the first cereal to be avoided is plain flour or what we commonly term as ‘maida’ and replace it with fiber rich whole wheat flour. This section precisely makes use of wheat flour. However replacing wheat flour with other cereals like ragi, bajra, jowar, soya etc is equally important to get some share of other nutrients like iron, calcium and protein too. And on days when you want a complete low carbohydrate, protein rich boost, try out recipe of Almond Bhakri.
4 points to keep in mind while including these cereals in your weight loss diet:
1. To cook them very little fat and if possible with olive oil.
2. Avoid addition of fat laden ghee and butter while kneading the dough for the roti / paratha.
3. Always add one vegetable to the roti dough to make up for your vitamins and minerals.
4. Serve and enjoy them immediately as they are cooked in less fat, they might turn chewy with time.
Low Calorie Roti Recipes
Make your rotis more healthful by adding a combination of grain flours to it, just like this recipe for Multigrain Roti that has a variety of flours of grains like jowar, bajra, ragi and Bengal gram are combined with Indian spices to give it a nice traditional flavour. Try your hands on making this Nachni and Onion Roti flavoured with onions, coriander and green chillies, tastes delicious when served steaming hot right from the tava. Combine this Nachni and Onion Roti with a choice of your subzi or accompaniment and enjoy! Did you know? You could make rotis using oats? Here we have a low calorie recipe which has added oats in it and it’s called Methi Oats Roti. Perked up with methi it is a really good option for weight watchers and diabetics.
Low Calorie Paratha Recipes
Add high quality proteins to your parathas by adding good quality protein ingredients like milk, curd, buttermilk, paneer and egg. Methi Paneer Paratha is a quite popular and flavourful low calorie paratha because low fat paneer is used for its preparation perked up with methi leaves. Another tasty paratha is Besan Paratha which is healthy as it is loaded with fibre, iron and B-complex vitamins. Combine this yummy paratha with a healthy raita or dal to enhance its taste. Green Pea Parathas are healthy low cal enriched with nourishing green pea puree which also adds fibre and protein to it. It is also cooked with very little amount of oil and low fat curds which make it low in calories.
These variety of flavoured low calorie rotis and parathas are sure to please your palate. Enjoy our other low calorie categories given below:
low calorie Indian vegetables. low calorie subzi collection. The chief and foremost use of veggies is always creating a new subzi. We have researched and created new low calorie recipes that are suitable to be consumed on a weight loss diet. While making these healthy subzis, in this section we have avoided the use of the following ingredients.
• High carb veggies like potatoes, sweet potatoes, yam and purple yam.
• Excessive amounts of oil / ghee.
• Given up on fresh cream completely.
Instead we have focused on….
• Using a variety of greens.
• Formulating quick recipes.
• Using a different combination of masalas and spices in each recipe.
• Using a non-stick pan to limit the use of fat.
Low Calorie Subzis Recipes, Dry Subzis
These delicious fibre rich low calorie dry subzis recipes will never make you miss those fat laden subzis that gain weight. Gavarfali ki Sukhi Subzi is a lip-smacking dry subzi that you can enjoy with steaming hot phulkas of your choice. Cluster beans are really rich in fibre and this recipe gives only 52 calories per serving and it’s a great source of Folic Acid and Calcium. If you’re fond of brinjals then you must definitely try this Ringna Vatana recipe and I’m sure you won’t regret trying it. Apart from being rich in fibre it is also a great source of protein. Who does not love bhindi’s? You will surely start loving this green vegetable if you try our low calorie recipe for Bhindi Masala. Being prepared with zero oil it is low in fat and gives only 83 calories per serving.
Low Calorie Subzis Recipes, Curries
Try this unique combination of dals and broccoli with this Spicy Broccoli Subzi recipe perked up with cumin seeds. Broccoli is an amazing low calorie vegetable with lots of health benefits. Another innovative recipe we have is for Bharwa Lauki, a flavourful recipe in which lauki is stuffed with low-calorie paneer which makes it more nutritious and rich in calcium and protein. This creamy Dahi Chane ki Subzi is sure to be loved by people of all generations. The pulses along with curds make it healthier and increase the protein and calcium content of it.
Do not miss out on trying from this list of low calorie subzis while aiming to add some fiber to lose weight. Enjoy our other low calorie categories given below:
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. 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.
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
We have Hariyali Dal made with 1 tsp of oil. Then we have Dahiwala Toovar Dal made with Zero Oil and low fat curds. Dal Makhani is the most popular dal in Punjab and can be made with low fat milk and only 1 tsp of oil. Then we can have the Fatless Maa Ki Dal which does not use high fat butter. 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.
Low Calorie Kadhis
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. Try healthy low calorie kadhis like Subzi Kadhi which will boost your diet with fibre and low calorie vegetables lke cauliflower and French beans, 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. Tamatar ki Kadhi is a nice tangy kadhi and is packed with an antioxidant lycopene which has many health benefits.
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!!!
low calorie indian rice. low cal pulao recipes. Rice, pulao or khichdi is one of the most versatile dish in most parts of India. But due to the high carbohydrate content and glycemic index, white rice is best avoided. However weight watchers do not despair. In this section we bring to you healthy options to white rice to enjoy your favourite comfort food. Try making these delicacies using ingredients like –
1. Brown rice
2. Bulgur wheat
3. Barley
4. Whole Wheat
5. Whole Moong
6. Buckwheat
And along with these ingredients do not forget to control the amount of fat used and toss in loads of veggies for that much needed fiber which aids in weight loss.
Low Calorie Khichdi Recipes
If you want to make your khichdi more exciting then try your hands on Gehun ki Bikaneri Khichdi which is a lip smacking khichdi sure to excite your taste buds. Get more innovative in cooking by adding a variety of colourful vegetables in your khichdi just like our Barley Khichdi, adding barley and fibre rich vegetables adds on to the bulk and decreases the calorie value which is good for weight loss. Bajra Whole Moong and Green Pea Khichdi is one such recipe which is protein packed due to the combination of cereals and lentils. It is also a good source of fibre, folic acid, thiamine and phosphorus.
Low Calorie Pulao Recipes
When beans and lentils are sprouted there is an increase in its digestibility and the nutrient content is also enhanced, thus making it a must have in your daily diet. Sprouts Pulao can be had safely by persons who suffer from flatulence, the only thing that needs to be kept in mind is that the sprouting is done properly and you are good to go. Soya Mutter Pulao is made with nutritious soya nuggets and green peas which power pack it with proteins. Moreover, it is really good in fibre which comes from brown rice and green peas. Try this Green Peas and Mint Pulao, a recipe with minimal spices and low in cholesterol. The green colour will soothe your eyes while minty taste gives pleasure to your taste buds.
Low Calorie Biryani Recipes
Vegetable Biryani is prepared using only 1 teaspoonful of oil and plenty of vegetables which makes it low in calorie, low in cholesterol and good for the heart. Paneer Mutter Biryani is loaded with calcium and good quality proteindue to the presence of paneer and green peas in it. Combining lentils or beans with cereals increases the protein quality of the recipe and you can thus make high quality protein recipe like Masoor Biryani which may be low fat but is quite appetizing.
Try our rice recipes like Moong Sprouts Tomato and Spinach Rice, Fenugreek and Mushroom Brown Rice and Mexican Rice. Remember to enjoy them in small portions occasionally preferably for lunch than dinner.
Enjoy our low calorie indian rice recipes and other low calorie recipe articles given below.
low calorie Indian sweets and desserts recipes. Trying to lose weight but cannot because you have a sweet tooth? No worries! Here we bring you a section which has healthy low calorie sweets and desserts recipes that can be consumed during your weight loss regimen. But make sure that you consume them occasionally. The desserts in this section are prepared using low-fat milk products, less sugar or no sugar at all. Fruits and dry fruits like dates or natural sugar like honey are used for sweetening.
Low Calorie Sweets and Desserts Recipes, Non-Dairy Recipes
If you are avoiding dairy products in your diet then here are few brilliant options for you. Apple Crumble is one of its kind recipe which has a distinct flavour of stewed apples and cinnamon, cinnamon is also great for weight loss and should be included in your regular diet.
This unique recipe of Ragi Sheera will make you fall in love with nachni. Nutritious ragi flour together with a single tablespoon of ghee makes five servings of this delicious cardamom flavoured dessert.
Date and Nut Coconut Cocoa Balls are great alternatives when you’re craving for fat laden ladoos and this one is loaded with omega-3 fats with no added sugar as it gets its sweetness from dates.
Dates, Nuts and Oats used in low calorie Indian desserts
Dates have a low glycemic index from 43 to 55 depending on the variety, so they are a boon to diabetics to satisfy their sweet tooth. So use dates in low calorie Indian sweets.
We suggest you try low fat gajjar halwa recipe which uses dates as a sweetener and low fat milk which works well for diabetics. Also Dry fruits stuffed dates is healthy.
Make oats and mixed nuts ladoo recipe which is sweetened by jaggery, oats and dates kheer and anjeer and mixed nuts barfi and healthy fig ice cream (not for diabetics).
Healthy Indian Cake or sheera dessert option.
We suggest eggless date and almond cake made from dates as the sweetener and good for diabetics, weight loss and heart. There is no flour used in the recipe.
Try a jowar based Indian dessert which is a complex carb and will be absorbed slowly in the blood stream and not cause a spike in insulin. The jowar apple sheera recipe is made with the addition of cows milk and apples and sweetened with honey.
Low Calorie Sweets and Desserts Recipes, Milk Based Indian Recipes
Fig and Cardamom Delight is one of its kind dessert made with low-fat milk and figs which naturally adds to its sweetness and gives only 63 calories per serving. This recipe is also a great source of calcium.
You can have 2 pieces of these Stuffed Lychees at one time without feeling guilty and it will also suffice your 18% of your daily calcium requirement.
Try your hands on this quick and easy to make oats and apple phirni which uses some sugar substitute. Better than consuming those store-bought flavoured desserts.
Try your hands on our other low calorie Indian sweets and desserts recipes from the options given in this section.
Also enjoy our other low calorie recipe categories given below:
Low Calorie Lunch, Indian
Low Calorie Dinner
Low Calorie Salads & Raitas
Low Calorie Subzis
low calorie snacks. low calorie starters. No one would like to give up snacks and starters, even when on a weight loss regime. This section is an attempt to make the weight loss menu more interesting. With more than 100 recipes in this section, you are sure to be pleased by a few. With options like Baked Oats Puri and Buckwheat Dhoklas, Bajra Carrot and Onion Uttapa and Masala Vadai from South, Cauliflower and Oats Tikki and Healthy Moong Chaat from North along with Jowar and Til Nimki from East, this section has recipes to please people across India. Along with these also find a few more recipes like Lettuce Wraps, Masala Baked Twisters, Almond Bread, Broccoli and Paneer Satay in Red Pepper Sauce etc. to add more variety to your snacks.
Remember to….
1. Befriend veggies and sprouts to create your own healthy snack.
2. Not get carried away too much with the flavours of these snacks. Keep a check on your portion size.
3. Cook certain snacks like Low Fat fries absolutely occasionally. Treat yourself with it when you have achieved a particular weight loss goal.
4. Not serve these snacks with fat laden accompaniments.
Low Calorie Indian Snacks & Starters, Steamed Snacks
These Karela Muthias will surely make you a fan of karela, the addition of onions and garlic adds to its flavour. They are good for weight watchers and also diabetic friendly. Oats Methi Muthia recipe proves that you can make healthier versions of almost any dish by throwing in a few thoughtful ingredients like oats and methi in this case. Steaming ensures minimal use of oil making this a great option for weight-watchers. Dal Pandoli is a gujarati steamed snack great for weight loss loaded with nutrients like protein, fibre, vitamin A and iron. Enjoy this healthy steamed snack with Healthy Green Chutney.
Low Calorie Indian Snacks & Starters, Low Calorie Tikkis
Be it a kid or an adult, tikkis are loved by one and all. Make your tikkis fibre rich by adding ingredients like oats and sprouts. Mixed Sprouts and Chana Dal Tikki is a great way to add fibre to your daily diet, have them with low calorie chutney or low calorie dips of your choice. Oats and Moong Dal Tikki is perfect for evening snacks to satisfy your hungry tummy as they are quite filling. Add goodness of soya and spinach to your tikkis and make Hara Bhara Soya Tikkis, it’s good for people on a weightloss diet. Moreover, the garlic in it will also help in reducing cholesterol levels.
Enjoy these low calorie snacks, low calorie starters with a healthy accompaniment of your choice and the low calorier articles below.
We have created an interesting collection of Low Cal Chutneys to go with your snacks and meals. Indian's love to spice up their dishes chutney like Dosa, Idli, Pancakes, Vada Pav, Samosa and on and on. But since you are on this low calorie category, it is important that you make use of these low calorie chutneys for healthy snack recipes like Moong Dal Dhokla, Oats Idli, Oats and Cabbage Roti etc. By replacing the unhealthy chutneys with these healthy one’s you will make drastic reduction in your calories because all the hidden calories come from heavy chutneys and accompaniments. Kick out the not so healthy ingredients from your chutney recipe list.
6 Ingredients used in low quantity for Low Cal Chutney. These ingredients can also be eliminated from the chutneys.
1. Oil
2. Sugar
4. Coconut
5. Peanuts
Low Cal Green Chutneys
The Mint and Onion Chutney gives only 20 calories per serving and can be used on Buckwheat Pancakes or a Moong Sprouts Tikki. There is zero fat added to this chutney and its Diabetic friendly. Then there is the Green Chutney recipe made up of coriander, green chillies and roasted chana dal which will definitely become your all-time favourite for snacks and as well as for main meals.
Low Cal Red Chutney
This Tomato Chutney is made with only 1 tsp of oil and works great with bland dishes like Idli and Appes. Then there is Fresh Garlic Chutney which is quick and easy to make and goes well with oil free Vada Pav. The fresh smell of garlic is just mesmerizing and this chutney is also heart friendly. Try this Lebanese style chutney called Shatta which is a spicy red chutney suitable to be used as an accompaniment for healthy tikkis and falafel.
Enjoy from our range of low calorie chutney recipes along with low calories recipe articles below.
low calories dips collection. low calorie sauces. Dips are an ever-popular evening for Snacks and Starters and at parties too, they are loved by all, young and old alike. Sadly most of the unhealthy fats come from dips and sauces as they are loaded with oodles of oil. You can make your dips low calorie and healthy by replacing oil in the oil based dips by curd or vegetable puree.
Low Calorie Dips
Make your boring snacks exciting with the low calorie dips recipes from our site. Prepare dips using vegetables and make it high in nutritive value. Add a Lebanese touch to your snacks with this Tzatziki Dip which is prepared using hung curd. Or try this flavourful recipe of Cauliflower and Spinach Dip with your choice of vegetable sticks or any healthy low calorie snack. This Pumpkin Dip is sure to be loved by all coz of its rich mouth-feel and amazing colour and the taste is just out of this world.
Low Calorie Sauces
Harissa Sauce an innovative spicy sauce which is originally an African recipe, goes well with a variety of snacks like Mint and Masoor Tikki and Lehsuni Matki Palak Tikki. Salsa goes well in salads and also as an accompaniment for snacks and starters. This unique recipe for Uncooked Salsa is an easy and tastier version of the traditional recipe, it is jain friendly with juicy tomatoes and crunchy capsicum. Did you know that green tomato can also be used for making sauces? Green Tomato Salsa is a wonderful low calorie recipe that can be enjoyed with healthy nachos, wraps and rolls. The green tomato not only adds a unique green colour but also kindles your taste-buds.
Enjoy a variety of Low Calorie Dips & Low Cal Sauces Recipes and other low cal articles from the options below.
low calorie quick recipes. 'Quick cooking' is a buzz word which draws attention of every women, especially if you are working and don’t have much will power to wear your apron and get into the kitchen. Even homemakers will agree that recipes that can be whipped up in a jiffy always are on top of their cooking list. This section is all about cooking healthy for weight loss in minutes.
Low Calorie Quick Recipes, Lunch Recipes
Fruit and Lettuce Salad is a healthy salad that you can make when you don’t have enough time to cook. It is quite filling and will keep you satiated till snacks time. Even though it’s low in calories but it is high in other nutrients and antioxidants. Try your hands on this Matki Subzi a Gujarati recipe that is much loved by all. It is extremely easy to make and is loaded with protein, thiamine, iron and magnesium. Craving for pulao but do not know the art of cooking low calorie recipes? Here we bring you lip smacking low calorie Cabbage Pulao recipe made using brown rice. Being rich in fibre it is good for your tummy and also helps to lower your cholesterol levels.
Low Calorie Quick Recipes, Snack Recipes
On a weight loss diet and feeling hungry but have no time to prepare snacks? Here we bring you quick snacks recipes to satisfy your hunger pangs and refrain you from eating junk. Green Peas Panki is an easy to make quick recipe that can be enjoyed by kids as well as adults for snacks, have it with a low cal healthy chutney. Karela Tikkis is made up of karela with carrot and low-fat paneer to make it surprisingly delicious. Karela contains 'gurmarin', a polypeptide that works like insulin in our body and helps to regulate blood sugar levels. Chana Dal and Cabbage Tikki is an amazingly tasty recipe with good protein and fibre elegantly flavoured with mint leaves. The combination of chana dal with curds gives it a nice peppy flavour when combined with Indian spices.
While some of the recipes may demand pre-planning like soaking or pressure cooking, but once you have noted that down you can actually bring a healthy low cal meals at dinner table without much delay. Explore our other categories for low calorie recipes.
low calories healthy international recipes collection. Sumptuous, tongue tickling and a creative way to add healthy foods to your diet is what this section can be described as. From dips to salsa and pasta to stir-fries and rice delicacies you will find them all here.
7 things you need to do in making low cal international recipes.
1. To choose the healthy veggies while avoiding the use of high carb ones like potatoes, yam etc.
2. Try to flavor them with herbs and spices.
3. Avoid that use of excess oil. Use olive oil as much as possible.
4. Toss in some high fiber cereals like oats, quinoa, bulgur wheat etc.
5. Avoid the processed foods completely.
6. While opting to cook rice delicacies, go in for Brown rice only and add more veggies than the rice.
7. Look upon Baking, steaming, pressure cooking or stir-frying as the best cooking methods.
Low Calorie International Recipes, Snack Recipes
Nowadays kids don’t like Indian snacks anymore and they ask for more and more variations in their food and refuse to eat if the same recipes are cooked more than twice. Boost your protein and calcium levels with this Vegetable Satay, it is low in calories and fat because of the use of low fat curds and paneer. Baked Stuffed Tomatoes are made by using a sumptuous mixture of low-fat paneer and assorted veggies is baked inside juicy tomatoes, resulting in an aesthetic yet healthy 80-calorie snack. Whole Wheat Pasta in Tomato Sauce is a healthy Italian dish which is a good source of protein, calcium, B-complex vitamins and folic acid. Whole wheat pasta has been used instead of plain flour pasta, mixed with a scrumptious tomato sauce and loads of veggies that you’ll surely love.
Low Calorie International Recipes, One Dish Meals
Here is a healthier version of Au gratin- a continental dish called Oats and Vegetable Au Gratin to satisfy your hunger pangs. Traditionally it is made with fat laden white sauce and cheese. The secret of making it low calories comes from using low fat milk and fibre rich oats that’s responsible for the thick saucy texture. This lovely tasting Cabbage Rolls in Tomato Gravy is sure to be loved by kids as well as adults. Low calorie cabbage is used to roll up low-fat paneer and tomato gravy is used instead of white sauce that makes this recipe very low in calories but quite satiating. Oatmeal and Spinach Crêpes with Ratatouille Stuffing are delicious and loaded with veggies that give it an amazing flavour and load this recipe with fibre.
All these low calorie international recipes are sure to tantalize your taste buds without adding those extra pounds to your waist line. But just remember to enjoy them in limited portions and on occasions.
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low calorie weight loss basic recipes. Basic recipes means the recipes which are added as an ingredient to another recipe. It can be a paste, sauce or even a stock. Other basic ingredients include Low calorie Brown Bread, Low Cal Mayonnaise and Low Calorie White Sauce. High calorie and high fat ingredients like peanuts, coconut, and cashews should be avoided while making gravies for weight loss. Here in our Basic Recipe section we have carefully included recipes which have negligible amount of oil and are healthy to be consumed by people on a weight loss diet.
Low Calorie, Basic Gravy Recipes
Basic gravies can be prepared to serve as a base for make lip-smacking recipes. Try our recipe for Basic Makhani Gravy which will give a restaurant like taste to your recipes like Paneer Makhani and Mushroom Mutter Makhani. All you gotta keep in your mind is to use less oil and healthy ingredients like low fat paneer, carrots, capsicum and tomatoes. Prepare Basic Kadai Gravy and give a yummy treat to yourself without causing harm to your diet. Zest up your veggies with this Basic Coriander Green Gravy. It can be used as a base for cauliflower gravy, mix vegetable gravy and paneer based dishes too.
Low Calorie weight loss recipes, Basic Paste Recipes
Gravies are incomplete without the spicy paste which gives them a specific flavour and texture. One such paste is Ginger Garlic Paste which is used in umpteen number of recipes, such as in the making of snacks and starters, subzis, dals and kadhis etc. Boiled Onion Paste is used commonly in Mughlai cooking, imparts not only an intense flavour but also a creamy and rich texture to the gravies it is used to prepare. This flavoursome Red Curry Paste is sure to add zing to your dishes like kofta curry and other red curries. Likewise this Green Paste will add a magic touch to your green gravies and curries.
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low cal Indian lunch recipes collection. Here we bring you a section containing healthy lunch recipes that are good for weight loss. Apart from being low in calories, these recipes are also high in healthy ingredients like nutritious vegetables and free from fatty gravies and high calorie ingredients like ghee, butter. Minimal oil is used as it is a concentrated source of energy. Avoid the usage of corn flour, refined sugars, starchy ingredients like potatoes etc. in making of the recipes.
Low Calorie Lunch, Indian Subzi Recipes
Not everyone is fond of bottle gourd but this Bharwa Lauki will surely make you fall in love with it. The lauki is stuffed with protein and calcium packed paneer which gives it a rich taste, the smooth tomato gravy will add to its rich texture and also the antioxidant lycopene.
Rajasthani Style Kaddu Aur Soya ki Subzi is a healthy alternative to the traditional starchy recipe that uses potato. The pumpkins in it not only add to the taste but also give it a nice colour because of beta-carotene which has many health benefits.
Another protein packed and low cholesterol recipe is Matki Aur Palak ki Curry which is also high in fibre, vitamin A, thiamine, folic acids, calcium, iron, magnesium and phosphorus. So much to ask for in a single recipe!
Low Calorie Lunch, Rotis and Parathas Recipes
Make your rotis and parathas nutritious by adding healthy ingredients like green leafy vegetables, paneer and curds. Top-up your protein intake with this flavourful Methi Paneer Paratha, a low calorie paratha which has low calorie ingredients like methi and low-fat paneer. Addition of oodles of oil is also avoided in this unlike the traditional paratha recipes.
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Don't settle for bland bajra rotis! Feast on these delicious Bajra and Cauliflower Rotis instead. The grated garlic and spring onions really rev up the flavour of these rotis. Bajra Peas Roti is an innovative recipe that in which a combination of stomach-friendly flour with boiled and mashed green peas is used, to get a roti that tastes and feels great. Moreover, one roti gives only 66 kcal, good for diaetics and weight loss.
Plan your balanced meals from these low calorie lunch recipes, which are 'smart' rather than just low-cal, and enjoy good health! Stay fit, stay slim! Wish you a happy and healthy cooking experience. Also try our other low calorie categories from below.