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Last Updated : 23 January, 2025

Low Carb Indian Snacks
पौष्टिक कम कार्ब वाला भारतीय स्नैक्स रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Low Carb Indian Snacks in Hindi)
પૌષ્ટિક લો કાબૅ ભારતીય નાસ્તાની રેસીપી - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Low Carb Indian Snacks in Gujarati)

Low Carb Indian Snacks Recipes | Indian Vegetarian  Snacks for a Low-Carb Diet |

Indian cuisine, while often associated with rice and roti, offers a surprising variety of delicious and healthy low-carb vegetarian snacks. These snacks are not only flavorful but also packed with nutrients, making them a great option for those looking to manage their carbohydrate intake while enjoying the rich flavors of Indian cuisine.

Understanding Low-Carb Snacking:

Low-carb diets focus on limiting carbohydrate intake, which can help regulate blood sugar levels, promote weight loss, and improve overall health. When it comes to snacking, it's important to choose options that are low in carbohydrates and high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats.

We have made a lovely collection of Low Carb Indian snacks. True, traditional Indian snacks are loaded with carbs, but here are some super snazzy, Indian low-carb options that you would love to try from Grilled Snacks, Indian pancakes, Tikkis to Smoothies and Juices.

Malai Paneer Dill Balls, Cold StarterMalai Paneer Dill Balls, Cold Starter

Low Carb Indian Snack ingredients used

Key Ingredients for Low-Carb Indian Vegetarian Snacks:

  • Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese): A versatile ingredient that is high in protein and low in carbohydrates.
  • Vegetables: Many vegetables, such as cauliflower, broccoli, bell peppers, and spinach, are low in carbohydrates and rich in nutrients.
  • Nuts and Seeds: Nuts and seeds, such as almonds, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds, are good sources of healthy fats and protein.
  • Spices: Indian spices, such as turmeric, cumin, and coriander, add flavor and have various health benefits.

The ingredient you use in your low carb recipes are crucial. Here are some guidelines of ingredients to use to create Indian low carb snacks

  Low Carb Snack ingredients used
1. Yellow Moong Dal
2. Curds
3. Mushrooms
4. Broccoli
5. Green Moong Dal
6. Urad Dal
7. Bell Peppers
8. Olive Oil
9. Zucchini
10. Cauliflower
11. Coconut Flour
12. Coconut Butter
13. Almonds
14. Flax Seeds
15. Green Peas
16. Radish
17. Mixed Sprouts
18. Soya Granules

 

Low Carb Indian Tikkis, Kebabs and Chilas

 

We have tikkis, chilas and kebabs which are low carb Indian snacks. Indian pancakes made with moong dal and green peas and safe for diabetics, Green Pea Pancakes. We used protein rich Moong Dal in  Oats Moong Dal Tikki. Yes, we have a pancake made without plain flour and sugar. Its coconut flour , coconut milk and eggs based recipe called Coconut Flour Pancakes.

Green Pea Pancakes
Green Pea Pancakes

For mushroom lovers, try the khumb ke kebab recipe where each kebab has 5 grams of carb, do restrict intake. Chilas without rice. Yes, mixed dal chilas recipe are made with green moong dal, yellow moong dal and urad dal so the carbs are just 7 grams per chilas. 

Khumbh Ke Kebab ( Healthy Starter Recipe )Khumbh Ke Kebab ( Healthy Starter Recipe )

Grilled Indian Low Carb Snacks :

These are quick and easy to make and always tasty. We have grilled them in olive oil which is a good Omega 3 healthy fatty acid.

Try Grilled Mushrooms and Grilled Baingan where brinjal is grilled in olive oil and has only 2 grams of carb per slice. 

Grilled Baingan in Olive Oil and Sea Salt , Grilled Eggplant
Grilled Baingan in Olive Oil and Sea Salt , Grilled Eggplant

Smoothies as Low Carb Snacks

A great way to have a smoothie and juice at breakfast or afternoon snack is to have a healthy smoothie. We have avoided using bananas and sugar in these recipes and full details are available at Low Carb Juices Smoothies Drinks recipes.  

Try avocado spinach pear smoothie recipe which has 13 grams of carb and loads of healthy fat from avocado. 

Avocado Spinach Pear Smoothie, Healthy Smoothie
Avocado Spinach Pear Smoothie, Healthy Smoothie

Indian Low Carb malai paneer snack Recipes

Paneer contains high quality protein and calcium which aids in weight loss. Since paneer is low in carbs and high in protein it gets digested slowly and hence good for diabetes.

Malai chilli paneer flakes balls cold starter recipe is just 0.6 grams of carbs. Even this works for keto.  

Malai Paneer Chilli Flake Balls, Cold StarterMalai Paneer Chilli Flake Balls, Cold Starter

Malai paneer bell peppers cold starter recipe  (0.9 games of cab per piece), malai paneer dill balls recipe ( 0.7 grams of carb per ball), malai paneer sesame seeds balls recipe (1.7 grams of carb) and lastly malai paneer with mixed herbs balls recipe

Malai Paneer Mixed Sesame Seed Balls, Cold StarterMalai Paneer Mixed Sesame Seed Balls, Cold Starter

You will find our entire collection of Vegetarian Low Carb recipes at Low Carb Diet recipes which also has Low Carb Indian Lunch recipes and Low Carb Indian Dinner Recipes with each recipe having detailed nutritional value. Try the sukhi bhindi recipe which we love and has only 6 grams of carbs. We hope you enjoy our recipes and would love to get your comments on this article.

Sukhi Bhindi, Punjabi Dry Bhindi RecipeSukhi Bhindi, Punjabi Dry Bhindi Recipe

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