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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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Carrot Spinach and Parsley Vegetabe Juice
Recipe# 6224
19 Aug 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
carrot, spinach and parsley juice recipe | Indian carrot parsley juice | spinach carrot celery juice for detox | with 18 amazing images. carrot, spinach and parsley juice recipe |
Carrot, Tomato and Beetroot Juice
Recipe# 39018
19 Dec 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
beetroot carrot tomato juice recipe | healthy Indian carrot tomato beetroot juice | vegetable juice for weight loss | homemade beet carrot tomato juice | with 4 amazing images.
Cauliflower and Bajra Roti, Bajra Gobi Paratha
Recipe# 22219
12 Feb 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
cauliflower and bajra roti recipe | bajra gobi paratha | healthy veg paratha with spring onions | with 30 amazing images. cauliflower and bajra roti recipe | bajra gobi ....
Cauliflower Methi Roti, Healthy Gobi Methi Jowar Paratha
Recipe# 5285
15 Dec 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
cauliflower methi roti recipe | healthy gobi methi jowar paratha | cauliflower coriander paratha | with 29 amazing images. cauliflower methi roti recipe | healthy gobi m ....
Celery Garlic Toast ( Delicious Diabetes Recipe)
Recipe# 3524
11 Sep 19

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 by Tarla Dalal
A delicious starter made with low-fat butter, celery and garlic ground together to make an aromatic spread. Both celery and garlic are beneficial for diabetics. I have chosen celery for this recipe as it is very low in carbohydrates and is a storehouse of vitamin A, vitamin C and iron (which is requ ....
Chana Dal with Cucumber, Healthy Chana Dal Sabzi
Recipe# 4781
15 Jun 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
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chana dal with cucumber recipe | cucumber chana dal subzi | healthy chana dal sabzi | khira aur chana dal ki sabji | with 28 amazing images. chana dal with cucumber reci ....
Chick Pea and Soya Tikki Roll ( Wraps and Rolls)
Recipe# 32675
23 Dec 13

 
 by Tarla Dalal
The piece de resistance of this recipe is the chick pea soya tikkis. And you will be surprised to know that this delicious wrap is great for weight-watchers and heart patients. Soya helps lower cholesterol and the low-cal mayonnaise adds to the taste without scaring the calorie-counter!
Chickpea Soup Recipe
Recipe# 33378
31 Jan 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
chickpea soup recipe | healthy chickpea soup | Indian kabuli chana soup | with 25 amazing images. Experience the culinary wonders of India while supporting your overall health with this simple and nutritious < ....
Chunky Vegetable Soup
Recipe# 2190
10 Jan 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
chunky vegetable soup recipe | hearty vegetable Indian stew | vegetable medley | country vegetable soup with vegetable stock | with 25 amazing images. chunky v ....
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 ....
Cream Of Mushroom Soup
Recipe# 22235
05 Apr 23

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 by Tarla Dalal
cream of mushroom soup | Indian style mushroom soup | creamy mushroom soup | with 23 amazing images. Indian style mushroom soup is a simple and easy to make fare which can be served in less ....
Crunchy Vegetable Pickle ( Zero Oil Recipe)
Recipe# 22183
26 Nov 19

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Crisp vegetable pieces in chilli, mustard and brine (salt solution). Choose any combination of fresh winter vegetables for this pickle and finely chop them. The vegetables are then immersed in a salt solution and left aside for a day. This is done to reduce the water content of vegetables, which imp ....
Cucumber Melon Juice, How To Make Kharbuja Juice
Recipe# 6209
24 Dec 23

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 by Tarla Dalal
cucumber melon juice recipe | muskmelon cucumber detox juice | healthy muskmelon juice for summer | immune boosting kharbuja juice | cucumber melon juice is a rev ....
Dal Kabila, Diabetic Recipe
Recipe# 32505
10 Sep 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
dal kabila recipe | healthy dal kabila | creamy urad ki dal | with 35 amazing images A healthy dal kabila which has a lot of nutritional benefits. Learn how to make dal ....
Dal Moghlai ( Low Cholesterol Recipe)
Recipe# 5292
09 Dec 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
If you wish to pamper yourself, there is no better way than to cook yourself some luxuriant Moghlai food! Moghlai cuisine is generally quite rich, with abundant use of spices and dairy products like ghee, cream and butter. However, we have ....
Dal Rasam, South Indian Toovar Dal Rasam
Recipe# 42385
18 Apr 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
dal rasam recipe | tur dal rasam | paruppu rasam | South Indian toovar dal rasam | with 33 amazing images. dal rasam is an everyday fare in Tamil Nadu! Learn how ....
Dalia Paratha, Broken Wheat Paratha
Recipe# 3590
18 Oct 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
dalia paratha recipe | broken wheat paratha recipe | fada vegetable paratha for weight loss | with 30 amazing images. dalia paratha is also known as broken wheat paratha ....
Date and Walnut Balls
Recipe# 5596
20 Jan 24

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 by Tarla Dalal
date walnut balls recipe | khajur akhrot balls | 3 ingredient vegan date nut balls | sugar free date nut balls | with 10 amazing images. Thanks to sweet and sticky dates, this sweet require ....
Dhan Saak Dal ( Zero Oil Recipe )
Recipe# 22169
23 Mar 13

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
A Parsi delicacy modified into a healthy and easy-to-make dal. Dhan means cereals and pulses, and saak means vegetables. These combine here to make a wholesome meal! It is traditionally served with Brown Rice to make a complete nourishing meal. Dare ....
Eggplant Dip, Veg Baba Ganoush, Roasted Eggplant Dip
Recipe# 3522
20 Aug 11

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 by Tarla Dalal
The Middle Eastern name for this dip is Baba Ganoush which is eaten with warm pita bread as an appetiser or a snack. While may not sound very appetising to have a brinjal dip…, trust me you will not even realize that you are eating brinjal. Brinjals are a rich source of iron which is an important co ....
Fatless Maa ki Dal
Recipe# 7464
12 Apr 15

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Think dal and the first thing that comes to mind is mother’s cooking. While moms are generally fond of pampering their children with oodles of ghee and butter, we must learn to tone down on these fatty ingredients as we grow up! So, here a fatless version of Maa ki Dal, which not only retains the s ....
French Beans Foogath
Recipe# 4364
10 Sep 20

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 by Tarla Dalal
Variation of the famous south indian ' beans foogath', i've added chana dal to the dish which adds to its existing flavours.
Fresh Garlic Chutney
Recipe# 22267
27 Nov 20

 
 by Tarla Dalal
garlic chutney recipe | fresh red garlic chutney | chilli garlic chutney | lahsun ki chutney | garlic chutney is a healthy accompaniment to Indian snacks. Learn h ....
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Low Cholesterol
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