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Low Calorie Indian Vegetarian Recipes | weight loss vegetarian recipes | low calorie Indian food |
Low Calorie Weight Loss Indian Recipes | low calorie Indian food | Low Calorie Indian Vegetarian Recipes offer a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy Indian cuisine while managing your weight. These recipes emphasize the use of fresh vegetables, lean protein sources, and whole grains while minimizing the use of unhealthy fats and added sugars.

bajra whole moong and green pea khichdi recipe | whole moong bajra and green pea khichdi | healthy green pea bajra and whole moong khichdi |
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.
oats dosa recipe | oats dosa for weight loss | Indian oats dosa with urad dal | oats dosa – healthy breakfast |

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 | low calorie Indian food |
8 Tips to Follow a Low Calorie Veg Diet | |
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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. |
three grain paratha recipe | Indian ragi jowar paratha for weight loss | gluten free paratha | jowar, ragi and soya paratha |

three grain paratha recipe | Indian ragi jowar paratha for weight loss | gluten free paratha | jowar, ragi and soya paratha |
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.
Low calorie Indian food | rotis, parathas and raitas |
We ensure that these low calorie Indian food rotis, parathas and raitas are not only low calorie but healthy also. Some of the Low cal Indian food can include healthy fats which will make you healthier like full fat curds. Given below are some of my favorite recipes.

Bajra Roti
2. Oats Roti
3. Rotla
4. Bajra Roti
5. Veg raita
Low calorie Indian Soups
masoor dal and paneer soup recipe | masoor dal soup for weight loss | healthy dal paneer soup |

masoor dal and paneer soup recipe | masoor dal soup for weight loss | healthy dal paneer soup |
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 | quick low cal Indian food |
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.
Masala Khakhra these khakhras can be cooked using ghee or dry roasted to make fat-free or low calorie khakras.

Masala Khakhra
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.

Matki Sabzi
corn palak sabzi recipe | sweet corn spinach sabzi | healthy corn spinach vegetable | Healthy Corn Palak Sabzi has palak and sweet corn. Palak is one of the fat-free ways of adding antioxidants antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin A and folate. These together will work to keep your heart free of diseases.

corn palak sabzi recipe | sweet corn spinach sabzi | healthy corn spinach vegetable |
Low Calorie Snack Recipes for Weight Loss | low cal snacks for Indian food |
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.

bajra carrot onion uttapa recipe | bajra uttapam | bajra onion uttapam breakfast recipe | healthy bajra uttapam |
Recipes like Chola Dal Panki where chola dal is used instead of rice flour making it much healthier than the traditional panki.

Chola Dal Panki
Let’s give a healthy twist to the evergreen Aloo Tikki! Using sprouted moong increases the nutrient-value by at least 15 per cent, while coriander and mint give an aromatic spin to the tale. Serve these fibre-rich Sprouts Tikkis hot and crisp, as soon as you prepare them.

sprouts tikki recipe | protein rich moong sprouts tikki | healthy sprouts cutlet |
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.
date walnut balls recipe | khajur akhrot balls | 3 ingredient vegan date nut balls | sugar free date nut balls | with 10 amazing images.

date walnut balls recipe | khajur akhrot balls | 3 ingredient vegan date nut balls | sugar free date nut balls |
Thanks to sweet and sticky dates, this sweet requires no sugar, which means it is not too high on calories. On the other hand, this 3 ingredient vegan date nut balls tops the charts on nutritional aspects. Dates are rich in fibre, antioxidants and natural sugar, while also being low in sodium, it can be enjoyed by those with high blood pressure too.
eggless date and almond cake | healthy Indian date almond cake | khajur badam cake recipe | with 28 images. After lots of hard work, we have finally found a healthy Indian date almond cake recipe. To make a cake without plain flour and sugar is not easy. Here in this eggless date and almond cake we have used dates as the sweetener and oats to bind the cake.

Eggless Date and Almond Cake,
dates and oats kheer | oats and dates payasam | healthy dates and oats kheer | with 16 images. dates and oats kheer is an tasty kheer made with oats and dates, this is sure to satiate your cravings in a smart and healthy way. The oats and dates payasam does not use any sugar.

dates and oats kheer | oats and dates payasam | healthy dates and oats kheer |
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.
Enjoy our Low Calorie Weight Loss Indian Recipes | low calorie Indian food | and other low calorie recipe articles below.
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