No Indian meal is complete without one or more subzis. Whether lunch or dinner, the subzis play important roles in balancing the meal, not just in taste and texture but on the nutritional front too. Vegetables are nature's gift to us - low in calories but in rich in fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that help fight diseases. Nutritionists suggest that we should eat at least three to five servings of vegetables daily to fulfil our nutrient requirements.
Unfortunately, traditional methods of cooking vegetables often use oodles of oil and unhealthy practices, drowning the goodness of the veggies in rich gravies or too much fat. This section on "Healthy Subzis" is a tool to avoid this! It shows you how to make a range of nutritious, low calorie and appetising subzis, which taste fabulous while still retaining the health benefits. You will find healthy subzis clubbed into interesting sections like Subzis with Gravies, Subzis with Leafy Vegetables, Semi-Dry Subzis, Paneer Based like the Paneer Palak Koftas in Makhani Gravy, Dry Subzis and Subzis using Beans or Sprouts. This section features a variety of vegetables, from the most commonly used ones like onions, tomatoes, French beans, spinach and green peas to more uncommon ones like chawli bhaji, red pumpkin and ridge gourd.
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Healthy Dry Subzis
Dry subzis do not have any gravy in it but are often loaded with oil. Healthy subzi’s in this section are prepared using minimal oil or no oil at all. Methi Pitla is a Maharashtrian recipe which is prepared using zero oil, a good protein, thiamine and folic acid rich recipe. Beetroot Subzi is a low calorie subzi great for those who are trying to lose weight. Try from our category of dry subzis on a daily basis with hot chapatis or rotis!!
Healthy Paneer Subzis
Make your meals protein rich with Paneer as it has high quality protein. You can try this amazing recipe of Stuffed-Bhindi-with-Paneer which is a unique one as usually bhindi is stuffed with besan or masalas. Both cauliflower and paneer are sober ingredients, with similar colour and blandness, and so you might not have thought of combining them in one subzi. However, the Cauliflower Paneer Subzi turns out to be a true winner! Enjoy our range of paneer recipes and make your meals protein and calcium rich.
Healthy Soya Subzis
Soya is from one of the most recognized vegetable protein source. Soya is available in diverse forms like soyabeans, soya chunks, soya granules, soya milk and tofu (soya curd). Soya Bhurji is a protein-rich potion which is required for the growth and maintenance of muscles and immune cells whereas being rich in iron builds up hemoglobin. Rajasthani-Style-Kaddu-Aur-Soya-ki-Subzi is a healthier and protein rich version of the subzi as the original recipe uses potatoes instead of soya. So if you’re fond of soya then check out our section on Healthy Soya Subzis.
Healthy Subzis with Gravies
When we think of gravies we often tend to imagine gravies with tomatoes and loaded with oil. You can make your gravies healthier by added different ingredients like Cauliflower, Spinach paste and avoid ingredients like cream and cashew to thicken your gravy. Kofta-Makhani is a delicious combination of tasty ingredients like beetroot, carrot and besan with a perfect blend of spices. This gravy is a power packed with Protein, Fibre, Vitamin A and Folic Acid. Methi Mutter Pasanda is a delicious looking gravy made using low fat curds and milk rather than using thick cream cauliflower paste is used which gives it a nice white colour. Try our other interesting gravy recipes and make good lifestyle changes.
Healthy Subzis with Leafy Vegetables
Green leafy vegetables are good sources of Iron, Vitamin A, Folic Acid and Vitamin C and should be included in our diet at least 2-3 times a week. Beetroot Tikkis in Spinach Gravy is a really good example of how green leafy vegetables can be used creatively as a part of the gravy. This recipe is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Riboflavin, Vitamin C, Calcium and Magnesium. Cauliflower Greens Methi and Palak Healthy Subzi is a wonderful low calorie subzi that is rich in Iron, Vitamin C and Vitamin A, a great option for those on a weight loss diet.
Healthy Subzis with Sprouts and Beans
Sprouts and beans are really good source of protein, fibre and vitamin C. Including Mixed Sprouts and Palak Subzi in your diet is a great way to improve your Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphorus intakes, all of which are good for bone maintenance. A power packed subzi like Cucumber and Mixed Sprouts Subzi, being rich in fibre it is sure to keep you full for a long time and you would avoid binging on junk in between meals. Other innovative recipes are Tendli Aur Matki Subzi and Spinach and Moath Beans Curry
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healthy dry subzis. veg dry healthy indain vegetables. Dry Subzis form a part of our daily meals at least 4 to 5 times a week. However the word ‘dry’ is associated with ‘no gravy’ and actually the subzi is cooked in oodles of oil. This section is a compilation of recipes using minimal oil or they are absolutely zero oil.
4 techniques to reduce oil in your Healthy Subzis:
1. Stir fry the vegetables instead of deep frying in recipes like Bhindi Masala.
2. Add only 1 teaspoon oil or less per person in the subzi.
3. Instead of adding extra oil for sautéing add water to cook.
4. Boil or steam the vegetables so that less oil is required to cook them.
Quick Healthy Dry Subzis
Quick Paneer Subzi has the goodness of paneer in it which is calcium rich. A healthy green vegetable to try is French Beans Chana Dal Stir Fry which is great for Diabetics as the fibre present in the French Beans binds the glucose and slows down its absorbtion preventing a rise in blood sugar levels.
Popular Healthy Dry Subzis
A wide variety of vegetables have been used to create delicacies like Masala Cauliflower with Green Peas, Methi Moong Dal Subzi, Beetroot Subzi . Try Pyazwala Bhindi made with low fat curds which is good for heart patients.
Learn the art of cooking healthy and tasty subzis here and get ready to draw in a variety of nutrients as well. Try these dry subzis as a daily fare with hot phulkas!!
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Healthy Subzi with Gravies Recipes, Healthy Veg Curries. When we think of gravies we visualize a red gravy cooked in oil or a white gravy with a cashew base or a brown gravy made with fried onions. But this section is a myth-breaker to all of these. Learn the art of making all these gravies the healthier way. Cauliflower, Methi and Carrot in White Gravy, Healthy Koftas in Makhani Gravy, Khumbh Palak, Kofta Makhani are some interesting delicacies you would definitely be tempted to indulge in on occasions.
This section also holds place for a variety of new gravies whipped up to make more healthy additions to our meals. Broccoli and Zucchini in Red Capsicum Gravy, Baked Doodhi Kofta Curry and Cabbage Soya Koftas in Coriander Tomato Gravy are a few such examples. Try these interesting variations and welcome health for you and your family.
The recipe for Gavarfali ki Subzi is a proof that traditional vegetables can be cooked in contemporary ways. Masala Chawli is the perfect recipe for a winter’s day packed with protein and has a peppy taste.
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Healthy Subzi with Sprouts and Beans. Beans and sprouts are one of the richest source of protein in a vegetarian diet. These should be a welcome addition to our diet daily. They are abound in iron, fibre, potassium, zinc, antioxidants and help get glow to our skin and shine to hair. You should combine beans or sprouts with some cereals to enhance the protein quality. Of course eating them in the form of salad is the easiest.
Sprouts with Subzis
But when you are bored of it putting beans and sprouts in your salads, turn to this section and acquire the art of cooking them healthily in the form of subzis. Try your hands on recipes like Mixed Pulses with Vegetables a unique recipe with varied vegetables like cauliflower, baby onions and tomatoes. Spinach and Moath Beans Curry. However, don’t forget to try a few unusual subzis like Cucumber and Mixed Sprouts Subzi, using mixed sprouts ensures an abundant supply of protein and iron in the recipe, while combining them innovatively with chopped cucumber results in a well-balanced flavour and texture.
Sprouts Subzi Recipes
Find interesting recipes like Sprouts Misal, Sprouted Masala Matki, Chana Soya Masala etc. in this section. You can even give a healthy twist to Usal a common Marathi dish usually made with oodles of oil, here we have used mixed sprouts and minimal amont of oil.
Benefits of Sprouts
Sprouts : Sprouts contain enzymes that aid digestion and are alkaline in nature. Sprouting increases the availability of proteins. For example, on sprouting, the protein content of moong increases by 30%. On sprouting, the seed becomes a veritable nutrient factory with a greater concentration of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K and B-complex. Sprouts are a good source of fibre , good for diabetic and heart friendly. See detailed health benefits of sprouts.
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Paneer, a storehouse of protein and calcium!! It has high biological value protein. It’s soft, succulent texture and ability to lend itself to any taste is astounding. In this section you will learn how to make low fat paneer to save on those extra calories and fat and use it to make a variety of subzis like Coloured Capsicum and Paneer Subzi, Cauliflower Paneer Subzi, Paneer Lababdar and many more….
Healthy Paneer Subzi Recipes, Dry Subzis
A few more interesting ways to use this low-fat paneer is to make healthy steamed koftas and simmer in gravies as done in Healthy Koftas in Makhani Gravy where the gravy is made up of healthful pumpkin and low fat milk is used instead of cream. Try this classic recipe of Paneer Methi Palak to topup your protein, fibre and vitamin A levels. Shahi Paneer Mutter a healthier version of a rich and royal recipe with slight modifications in the ingredient to increase its nutritive value.
Healthy Paneer Subzi Recipes, Dry Subzis
You can even use paneer as a stuffing to make Stuffed Bhindi with Paneer as other recipes commonly use chana flour or masalas for stuffing. By adding paneer in bhindi as a stuffing you increase the nutritive value of the subzi. Go ahead and enjoy these healthy mouth-watering delicacies. The Coloured Capsicum and Paneer Subzi has a combination of colorful bell peppers to give a boost of anti-oxidants to your body.
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healthy green leafy vegetables. Do you know that you should be eating more greens daily as they are a storehouse of fibre, disease fighting vitamins and minerals, helps control weight and diabetes and keep your heart healthy? Yes, but do you try to indulge into these greens? Most of us find it too boring to eat or find it difficult to make them a part of our daily meals the healthy way. Learn this art here without making much changes in your daily cooking.
Healthy Subzi with Leafy Vegetables Recipes, Dry Subzis
Try your hands on Cabbage Masala an unusual preparation with good amounts of fibre and Vitamin C. Or you may try Carrot Methi Subzi if you are looking for a healthy dry subzi. Radish Muthia and Green Peas Subzi a unique combination of fibre-rich green peas with nutritious muthias, rich in Vitamin A and C.
Healthy Subzi with Leafy Vegetables Recipes, Gravy based Subzis
On days when you feel like enjoying a gravy based subzi with leafy veggies you should definitely try Hara Bhara Khumbh a nutritious low cal recipe that helps to balance cholesterol levels too. Beetroot Tikkis in Spinach Gravy is one more interesting and unusual treat which is sure to tickle your taste buds. Enjoy a whole new world of healthy subzis with a variety of greens in this section.
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Soya is considered as one of the highest quality vegetarian protein containing sufficient amounts of amino acids needed to build our body cells. Available in various forms like soyabeans, soya chunks, soya granules, soya milk and tofu (soya curd), it contains appreciable amounts of fibre which has been known to be beneficial in controlling diabetes and excess weight.
Soya Subzi Recipes, Soya Granules
Soya granules have been spiced up and cooked in minimal oil to whip up delicacies like Soya Bhurji a protein, iron and folic acid rich recipe sure to boost your immune cells. If you are on a weightloss diet with low calorie and high protein then Soya Methi Masala is a perfect recipe for you and it is rich in Vitamin A and calcium.
Soya Subzi Recipes, Soya Chunks
Soya chunks have been used to make a healthy fare like Chana Soya Masala. A protein power packed recipe as it has 2 protein rich ingredients – Chana and soya chunks. Gujarati recipe like Panchkutiyu Shaak a perfect combination of ingredients but this is not green like the original recipe. If you love tangy flavour then this curd based Soya-Mutter-ki-Subzi is the right recipe for you, this dish has a kadhi like flavour.
Soya Subzi Recipes, Tofu
Tofu, considered the healthiest amongst all soya products also finds a place in this section on healthy subzis in the form of Mughlai Tofu a royal treat for vegetarians. Mixed vegetables along with tofu taste just heavenly! If you don’t believe it then you must try making Vegetable Jalfrazie and I assure you won’t regret it. A special low calorie recipe to help you in weight management is Kadhai Tofu which you can relish in lunch or dinner with phulkas.
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