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Last Updated : Mar 15,2024



લો કોલેસ્ટ્રોલ રેસીપી - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Low Cholesterol recipes in Gujarati)

250 Low Cholesterol Indian Healthy Recipes, Low Cholesterol Foods List

low cholesterol healthy recipes. Indian low cholesterol recipes.  Over the past couple of decades there has been a growing concern about fats, high blood cholesterol levels and the diseases caused by it. We receive huge number of letters, e-mails from our members asking one common question, ‘Has cholesterol got anything to do with heart disease - or any other disease? And even if it has, will a change of diet be beneficial?

Bajra, Whole Moong and Green Pea Khichdi
Bajra, Whole Moong and Green Pea Khichdi

While some cholesterol is needed for good health, too much cholesterol in our blood can raise our risk of having a heart attack. Anyone can develop high blood cholesterol regardless of age or sex; there are some who can be genetically predisposed to high blood cholesterol.

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Thus it is important to keep a check on your cholesterol levels. As always said “Earlier the Better”, taking early precautions like avoiding saturated fats and cholesterol rich foods, eating high fiber foods and exercising can help regulate your blood cholesterol levels.

Moong Dal and Suva SubziMoong Dal and Suva Subzi

This section of “Low Cholesterol Recipes” is for all those who want to start early and also for those who are already on a low cholesterol diet as they have high blood cholesterol levels or any other heart problem.

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Our key take is Low Cholesterol Recipes are recipes for everyone. These recipes are a basic way of healthy living and devoid of junk food, fried foods, maida, sugar, rava and making correct choices of the food we eat. 

Oats IdliOats Idli

These delicious recipes are planned by strictly avoiding the use of fatty foods like fried foods, processed foods that increase blood cholesterol and sodium levels.

Quinoa Veg Upma, Vegan BreakfastQuinoa Veg Upma, Vegan Breakfast

Low Cholesterol Foods that help lower blood cholesterol levels

Here is a list of foods given below that will keep you healthy all the time. For example garlic  has been proven to lower cholesterol. The active ingredient allicin present in garlic aids in lowering blood pressure.

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Foods
to
Lowers Blood Cholesterol
Form Its Effect
Garlic Fresh, raw whole/ crushed Lowers cholesterol levels, help to remove the excess cholesterol deposited in the arteries and inhibits cholesterol synthesis.
Quinoa whole flour High fiber in it helps to reduce cholesterol levels.
Onion Raw and cooked Rich in potent antioxidants. like ‘Quercetin’ and ‘Selenium’, An onion a day can raise HDL levels too.
Fenugreek seeds (methi) Seeds, sprouts, leaves, powder Rich in protein and fibre, which binds cholesterol in the body and aids in its elimination.
Bulgur Wheat (dalia)/Bran Mixed with other flours Bulgur wheat and bran are rich in fibre, which binds cholesterol and elimination it from our body.
Oats Quick Rolled oats or oat flakes Contains soluble fibre viz. ‘Beta-glucan’, a potent cholesterol-lowering agent. Oat bran lowers LDL and raises HDL.
Buckwheat/
Ragi/Nachni (red millet)
Whole, coarsely ground or powdered Plant chemicals present in buckwheat help maintain blood flow, and keep platelets from clotting excessively. Ragi is rich in fibre that eliminates LDS from body.
Green Leafy Vegetables;
Spinach, Kale,
Fenugreek leaves,
Cauliflower greens,
Cabbage,
lettuce,
Colocassia leaves,
Mint leaves,
Rocket leaves,
Coriander

and

Apple,
guava,
grapes,
Oranges,
Grapefruit
Sweet lime
Raw
or
cooked

 

Rich in fibre and antioxidants like Vitamin A and Vitamin C, that protects arteries from damage. Fresh vegetables and fruits are also low in calories and rich in fibre (especially green peas and cluster beans)
Turmeric Fresh
or
dried
(powder, spice)
Fights free radicals, aids circulation, lowers cholesterol levels, improves blood vessel health, inhibits clogging 
Olive oil / Rice Bran Oil Cooking medium or as a dressing Rich in vitamin E (antioxidant), MUFA and substance called “squalene” that helps to lower blood cholesterol levels.
Nuts like Almonds and
Walnuts
whole or powdered Rich in mono unsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), and omega-3 fatty acids respectively. A store house of antioxidants, fibre and phytonutrients that helps lower LDL levels while maintaining HDL levels.
Avocados raw or cooked Rich in MUFA, potassium and chromium, all of which help to regulate blood cholesterol levels.


Low Cholesterol Indian breakfast recipes

Low Cholesterol breakfast recipes opt for the easy and fast buckwheat dosa or Broken Wheat Upma with a glass of healthy carrot and spinach juice.

Carrot Spinach and Parsley JuiceCarrot Spinach and Parsley Juice

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Low Cholesterol Indian snack recipes

For Low Cholesterol snack recipes,  sprouts are a healthy addition. They are easy to digest and the process of sprouting increases their fiber content too. Methi and Moong Sprouts WrapLehsuni Matki Palak Tikki and Sprouted Moong Chaat.

Lehsuni Matki Palak TikkiLehsuni Matki Palak Tikki

Low cholesterol khichdi and pulaos

Low cholesterol khichdi and pulaos are made with ZERO white rice and use healthy ingredients like bajra, whole moong or brown rice.

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Skip rice which is full of simple carbohydrates and make Whole Moong and Green Pea Khichdi had with a bowl of low fat curds for dinner. Or try paneer mutter biryani made from brown rice with some vegetables and low fat paneer. 

Paneer Mutter BiryaniPaneer Mutter Biryani

Make some healthy low cholesterol subzis like French beans and chana dal stir fry had with a bajra roti and some fatless maa ki dal

Fatless Maa ki DalFatless Maa ki Dal

While foods that help to reduce cholesterol like oats, whole cereals, fruits, veggies, sprouts, olive oil, flax seeds etc have been included to aid in blood cholesterol management. 

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Use oats in low cholesterol recipes

Oats is rich in soluble fibre, which helps lower blood LDL cholesterol, the so-called "Bad" cholesterol. Soluble fibre absorbs water and swells and to become gel like substance which helps in the absorption of nutrients like B Vitamins and minerals like Magnesium and Zinc which are key to a good heart. So enjoy the super heathy oats mutter dosa recipe.  

Oats Mutter Dosa ( Fibre Rich Recipe )Oats Mutter Dosa ( Fibre Rich Recipe )

Happy and healthy cooking for your heart!

Enjoy our low cholesterol healthy recipes. Indian low cholesterol recipes and other low cholesterol articles below. 

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Low Cholesterol Accompanients

Low Cholesterol Breakfast

Low Cholesterol Desserts

Low Cholesterol Drinks, Beverages

Low Cholesterol International

Low Cholesterol Rice, Pulao & Biryani

Low Cholesterol Rotis, Parathas

Low Cholesterol Salads, Raitas

Low Cholesterol Soups

Low Cholesterol Starters, Snacks

Low Cholesterol Subzis, Dals


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Paneer Aur Hare Chane ka Salad, Healthy Salads Recipe
Recipe# 4611
24 Sep 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
paneer aur hara chane ka salad recipe | healthy paneer chana salad | protein rich chana salad | calcium rich paneer salad recipe | with 22 amazing images. Paneer aur ha ....
Uncooked Salsa, Jain Salsa
Recipe# 8655
13 Dec 19

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
uncooked salsa recipe | Jain salsa | raw Mexican salsa | no cook salsa | with 9 amazing images. This Jain-friendly uncooked salsa recipe is an easy version ....
Buckwheat Dhokla, Faraal Buckwheat Dhokla
Recipe# 3547
26 May 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
farali dhokla for upvas, vrat recipe | kuttu ka dhokla – faraal snack | vrat ka dhokla | buckwheat dhokla - Navratri fasting recipe | with 24 amazing images. farali dhok ....
Cabbage Jowar Muthias
Recipe# 3554
04 Aug 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
cabbage muhtia recipe | Gujarati cabbage jowar muthia | healthy kobi jowar muthia | kobi na muthiya | with 22 amazing images. cabbage muhtia is a
Paneer Tomato and Lettuce Salad
Recipe# 5276
02 Feb 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
paneer tomato lettuce salad recipe | paneer salad for weight loss | green peas, capsicum, celery salad | pregnancy salad | protein, fibre, vitamin b1 rich salad | wi ....
Minty Apple Salad
Recipe# 40441
25 Sep 20

 
 by Tarla Dalal
minty apple salad recipe | healthy mint apple salad | apple pudina salad | mint and apple salad with lemon ginger dressing | with 18 amazing images. Just a look at this delightful
Bean and Tomato Soup
Recipe# 5612
03 Nov 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
bean and tomato soup recipe | rajma tomato soup recipe | healthy Indian kidney bean soup recipe | with 25 amazing images. bean and tomato soup recipe is an I ....
Hara Lehsun ka Achar
Recipe# 22339
10 Jan 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
fresh green garlic pickle recipe | hara lehsun ka achar | pickled fresh garlic | healthy pickle for high blood pressure | low sodium sugar free pickle | With 10 amaz ....
Tabbouleh, Lebanese Tabbouleh
Recipe# 22587
02 Jul 21

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
tabbouleh recipe | Lebanese tabbouleh | Indian style tabbouleh | healthy tabouli | with 31 amazing images. tabbouleh recipe | Lebanese tabboul ....
Vegetable Biryani (1 Tsp Oil )
Recipe# 3580
26 Nov 12

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Biryani is known to be a rich and luxurious preparation of rice and vegetables. While it traditionally contains oodles of ghee and oil, you will realise upon trying this intelligent version that the same richness can be brought out through the intensity of the spices and quantity of vegetables, with ....
Moong Soup with Paneer, How To Make Moong Soup
Recipe# 358
07 Dec 20

 
 by Tarla Dalal
moong soup with paneer recipe | mung bean soup with cottage cheese | paneer moong soup | Indian style moong soup | with 18 amazing images. moong soup with paneer recipe< ....
Bajra Carrot Onion Uttapam, Healthy Bajra Onion Uttapam Breakfast Recipe
Recipe# 1439
23 Nov 23

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 by Tarla Dalal
bajra carrot onion uttapa recipe | bajra uttapam | bajra onion uttapam breakfast recipe | healthy bajra uttapam | with 35 amazing images. bajra carrot onion uttapa recip ....
Almond Honey Cinnamon Milk, Healthy Vegan Breakfast Recipe
Recipe# 42189
28 Jan 24

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 by Tarla Dalal
almond cinnamon milk recipe | homemade almond cinnamon milk with honey | healthy Indian almond cinnamon milk | with 10 images. almond cinnamon milk is a
Avocado Spinach Smoothie
Recipe# 42111
30 Jan 24

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
avocado spinach smoothie recipe | spinach avocado smoothie with milk | healthy Indian Vitamin A rich avocado spinach vegan smoothie | with 15 amazing images. An avocado spinach smoothie mad ....
Bajra Kaddu ki Roti, Lehsun Bajra Bhopla Paratha
Recipe# 5582
28 Jan 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
bajra kaddu ki roti recipe | bajra kaddu ka paratha | healthy lehsun bajra bhopla paratha | black millet pumpkin Indian roti | with 32 amazing images. bajra kaddu ki rot ....
Paneer Palak Koftas in Makhani Gravy
Recipe# 3565
02 Jan 19

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 by Tarla Dalal
Low-cal Paneer Palak Kofta in Makhani Gravy, anyone? The weight-watcher is usually terrified of words like paneer and makhani, but here is a low-cal version of this popular North Indian dish specially formulated to please food lovers without adding to their waistline. The innovative twist here is th ....
Oats and Vegetable Au Gratin
Recipe# 39892
14 Mar 15

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Au gratin is a continental dish, traditionally made with fat-laden white sauce and cheese. Here we have made the white sauce using low-fat milk, and to your surprise, we have used fibre-rich oats for thickening it! The Oats and Vegetable Au Gratin is also chock-full of colourful veggies, which are h ....
Pineapple and Coriander Juice
Recipe# 39016
08 Aug 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
pineapple and coriander juice recipe | Indian pineapple ginger juice | healthy pineapple ginger coriander juice | with 11 amazing images. The contrasting flavours of pineapple and ginger, along with the protective pl ....
Spicy Salsa Bean Soup
Recipe# 39120
25 Jun 14

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Soups can either be kind or kindling, and this one is of the latter style! Pepped up with oregano and chilli flakes, this spicy soup features an iron-rich combination of rajma and Mexican salsa. Blanched and finely chopped tomatoes make the soup super tangy, and also impart a lasting good mouth-feel ....
Soya Khaman Dhokla
Recipe# 4657
27 Feb 23

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 by Tarla Dalal
soya khaman dhokla recipe | instant soy khaman dhokla | folic acid and protein rich dhokla | with 30 images. soya khaman dhokla is a nice Gujarati snack to have for your kids too. Learn ho ....
Karela Thepla
Recipe# 4208
09 Sep 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
karela thepla recipe | bitter gourd roti | healthy Gujarati Karela thepla | Karela masala roti | with 23 amazing images. karela thepla is a healthy Indian flatbre ....
Healthy Burger, Veg Burger, Burger with Whole Wheat Burger Buns
Recipe# 1441
23 Nov 15

 
 by Tarla Dalal
These sumptuous Healthy Burgers offer an exciting way to stay off high-fat junk foods! Loaded with veggies, this healthful delicacy is also as tasty as it looks, thanks to interesting flavourers like low-cal mayonnaise and green chilli paste. But, if you are wondering how the burger suddenly bec ....
Cold Cucumber Soup
Recipe# 1346
05 Feb 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
cold cucumber soup | Indian style cucumber soup | healthy low calorie cold cucumber soup | with 9 amazing images. cold cucumber soup | Indian style cucumber soup ....
Pineapple Cucumber Salad
Recipe# 3597
24 Jun 19

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Pineapple and cucumbers tossed with coriander and lemon juice furnish a storehouse of vitamin C which is extremely essential to build up your immunity against infections. Honey imparts a delicate sweetness to this tangy salad. Rather than serving it as an occasional treat, make this sweet and sour s ....
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Low Cholesterol
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 on 04 Jan 19 05:25 AM