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Last Updated : Oct 08,2024
PROTEIN DEFICIENCY
Protein is essential in our diet as it carries out an important function of repair and maintenance of body cells and tissues. A deficiency of protein can lead to impaired growth in children and general deterioration in adults. A balanced diet should provide 15 to 20% of our daily calories from protein.
Ways to Detect Protein Deficiency
•Weight loss
•Anaemia (Iron deficiency)
•Swollen abdomen
•Greying of hair
•Slow healing of wounds
•Decreased resistance to diseases
•Muscular pain
•Overall retarded growth
Remedies
Here are some protein packed ingredients which are sure to help you raise your protein levels.
1. Dairy products: Dairy products like milk, curds, paneer and buttermilk are the richest sources of protein. Refer to the recipe of Paneer Spring onion Paratha.
2. Dals and pulses: Dals and pulses like moong dal, rajma, moong, matki, toovar dal etc. are extremely good sources of protein. Consume at least 2 cups of any of the cooked dals or pulses to cure protein deficiency quickly. These dals and pulses if consumed in combination with cereals like wheat, bajra, jowar, ragi etc. make a complete protein in itself. Idli and khichdi are the most common dishes made with a combination of rice (a cereal) and dal (a pulse). See the healthy version of Nutritious-Idlis.
3. Sprouts: Sprouts are extremely good sources of protein. Sprouting not only makes the digestion easy but also increases the nutrient content.
4. Nuts and oilseeds: Nuts and oilseeds like walnuts (akhrot), almonds (badam), sesame seeds (til), groundnuts etc. are also good sources of protein. However, keep in mind that nuts and oilseeds in excess amounts are not healthy due to their high saturated fatty acids. So we must indulge in them sensibly.
Foods to be Avoided
•Tea and coffee
•Refined foods like maida, sugar, pasta and polished rice
•Aerated drinks and alcohol
Enhance the Intake of Protein in the Following Ways
1. Have small and frequent meals equally distributed throughout the day as protein
deficient individuals are often seen to have lower appetite.
2. Have dals and pulses for both the major meals of the day.
3. Consume 2 to 3 servings of dairy products in any form to overcome protein deficiency.
4. Include plenty of fruits and vegetables in your daily diet as protein deficiency is usually accompanied by other nutrient deficiencies too.
Vegetable Jalfraize by Tarla Dalal
Jalfrezi is usually a dish made with green chillies, capsicum and onions as the base. In this variation, I have used my favourite combination of tofu and mixed veggies as the main ingredients.
The tanginess imparted by the tomatoes and vinegar is the characteristic flavour of this dish.
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Recipe #22426
Vegetable Jalfraize
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Tandoori Mushrooms by Tarla Dalal
tandoori mushroom recipe |
mushroom tikka on tava |
healthy tandoori masala | with 22 amazing images.
tandoori mushrooms are a fantastic vegetarian option for those who love the smoky, spic ....
Recipe #3555
Tandoori Mushrooms
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Khatti Meethi Dal, Sweet and Sour Zero Oil Dal by Tarla Dalal
Great taste without oil! If that’s hard to believe, just try this recipe first. This Khatti Meethi Dal features a very different combination of ingredients. You might never have tried adding roasted beaten rice to a dal recipe, but you will be amazed by the brilliant texture and flavour that it give ....
Recipe #22170
Khatti Meethi Dal, Sweet and Sour Zero Oil Dal
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Sprouts Pulao by Tarla Dalal
sprouts pulao recipe |
brown rice sprouts pulao |
pressure cooked healthy sprouts pulao | with 20 amazing images.
sprouts pulao recipe is a healthy Indian pulao cooked with just 1 tsp oil. ....
Recipe #3583
Sprouts Pulao
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Nutritious Idlis by Tarla Dalal
A variant of the popular
South Indian idli, which is a perfect example of a complete protein combination, with the right proportions of cereal (rice) and pulse (moong dal).
While idlis are traditionally prepared with urad, this Nutritious Idli is prepa ....
Recipe #4229
Nutritious Idlis
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Recipe# 22164
09 Oct 24 
Rajasthani Dal by Tarla Dalal
Rajasthani dal recipe |
healthy marwadi dal |
healthy green moong and chana dal | with 43 amazing images.
Rajasthani delicacies are traditionally laden with ghee but not to worry, for here is a healthier version of < ....
Recipe #22164
Rajasthani Dal
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Chana Kofta Kadhi by Tarla Dalal
Add zest to life with this bone-strengthening treat! With a bouquet of healthy ingredients including curds, fenugreek, spinach and kabuli chana, the Chana Kofta Kadhi gives your meal a
protein and
Recipe #5626
Chana Kofta Kadhi
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Recipe# 22153
17 Nov 23
Shahi Korma Biryani by Tarla Dalal
Truly royal! unlike the traditional method of adding loads of cream, ghee etc. To make this shahi recipe, here we use low fat milk and zero-oil. You won’t know the difference… it tastes just as good! i have replaced cream with poppy seeds and cashewnut paste to impart the required richness and flavo ....
Recipe #22153
Shahi Korma Biryani
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Masala Roti by Tarla Dalal
masala roti recipe |
masala paratha |
healthy spicy Indian flat bread |
masala thepla | with 26 amazing images.
masala roti is perfect for a healthy Indian breakf ....
Recipe #22405
Masala Roti
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Date Apple Shake by Tarla Dalal
date and apple shake recipe |
healthy Indian date and apple shake |
date and apple shake for weight loss | with 15 amazing images.
date and apple shakes are a nutritious alternative to tra ....
Recipe #3548
Date Apple Shake
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Handi Khichdi by Tarla Dalal
This dish is cooked in a traditional Indian deep iron pan called "handi". It is believed that cooking in iron utensils increases the iron content of food, however rice is also naturally rich in iron, so you can be double sure that this recipe will boost your haemoglobin levels. Marinating the vegeta ....
Recipe #22154
Handi Khichdi
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Recipe# 22410
26 Nov 07
Subzi Tofu Parathas by Tarla Dalal
With mixed vegetables, tofu, wheat flour and soya flour, this Paratha is very high on the nutrition scale! It is also pretty zesty and kids are sure to love it, whether you serve it for breakfast or as a wholesome mid-day snack. Boiled and mashed potatoes impart body, and bind the other ingredients. ....
Recipe #22410
Subzi Tofu Parathas
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Dalia Paratha, Broken Wheat Paratha 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 ....
Recipe #3590
Dalia Paratha, Broken Wheat Paratha
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Zero Oil Masoor Dal by Tarla Dalal
Masoor dal is a storehouse of nutrients like protein, folic acid, iron and zinc. Protein is required for the formation of new cells, their growth and maintenance. Folic acid and iron on the other hand build up the hemoglobin that carry oxygen and supply nutrients to our body. Zinc enhances the activ ....
Recipe #22530
Zero Oil Masoor Dal
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Sweet Corn Roti, Corn Cheese Roti by Tarla Dalal
sweet corn roti recipe |
Indian sweet corn chapati |
corn cheese roti |
kids tiffin box recipe | with 31 amazing images.
sweet corn roti recipe |
Recipe #22394
Sweet Corn Roti, Corn Cheese Roti
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Tofu and Sprouts Subzi by Tarla Dalal
Yin and yang. Black and white. Life always becomes more interesting when opposites come together! in this recipe, the crunchiness of sprouts and the softness of tofu come together in one bowl to steal your heart! this dish is easy to make but absolutely delicious! you can use a combination of sprout ....
Recipe #22411
Tofu and Sprouts Subzi
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Soya and Cauliflower Parathas by Tarla Dalal
soya cauliflower paratha recipe |
healthy veg soya Indian flatbread |
paratha made with soya granules | with 40 amazing images.
Soya cauliflower paratha is a nutritious and flavorful Indi ....
Recipe #22396
Soya and Cauliflower Parathas
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Baitha Varan by Tarla Dalal
The green paste gives this otherwise simple dish a complete makeover! It increases the vitamin A content, while the vegetables add fibre. Vitamin A increases immunity and also nourishes our skin and improves vision. Despite the interesting flavour and health benefits, this dish is surprisingly easy ....
Recipe #22172
Baitha Varan
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Recipe# 22171
14 Jan 19
Toovar Dal with Vegetables by Tarla Dalal
Toovar dal with vegetables is a wholesome dish, full of vegetables and protein-rich dal. You need not stick to the veggies i have used – just open your fridge and throw in anything you find. You will love the fact that such a tasty and sumptuous dish can be prepared with just about no oil! remember ....
Recipe #22171
Toovar Dal with Vegetables
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Recipe# 3600
28 Jun 19
Minty Bean Salad by Tarla Dalal
For an accompaniment to a main dish, try this novel combination of black-eyed beans (lobhia) with a fresh minty flavour. Tomato, coriander and lemon add more tang and nutritional value i.e. vitamin A, vitamin C, folic acid and iron to this salad. Serve at room temperature immediately after tossing i ....
Recipe #3600
Minty Bean Salad
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Pudina Kulchas, Healthy Kulcha Made with Yeast On Tava by Tarla Dalal
Frankly, a kulcha is not a mere accompaniment… it is a delicacy in its own right! here, I have used whole wheat flour and soya flour instead of plain flour to make the khulchas.
Khulchas are thick and they fluff up like phulkas. Don't forget… they taste best when hot! Traditionally, they are s ....
Recipe #22403
Pudina Kulchas, Healthy Kulcha Made with Yeast On Tava
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Recipe# 4216
08 Nov 23
Minty Spicy Lemongrass Milk by Tarla Dalal
minty lemongrass milk recipe |
lemongrass milk with mint |
lemongrass milk for cold |
lemongrass ginger turmeric milk |
minty lemongrass milk is a soothing drink ....
Recipe #4216
Minty Spicy Lemongrass Milk
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Recipe# 22152
23 Mar 13
Jalfrazie Layered Brown Rice (zero Oil, Low Calorie and Diabetic) by Tarla Dalal
Jalfrazie is a combination of veggies flavoured with a sweet and sour gravy. The usp of this recipe however is the brown rice. Since it is not milled, its outer covering or bran that is rich in fibre is kept intact, making it a healthy and diabetic-friendly ingredient. It is good for weight-watchers ....
Recipe #22152
Jalfrazie Layered Brown Rice (zero Oil, Low Calorie and Diabetic)
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Radish Koftas in Kadhi by Tarla Dalal
This simple combination of radish and low fat curds needs only steamed rice to complete your meal. You can adjust the consistency of the kadhi by varying the amount of water and besan. The radish koftas are steamed and not deep fried in the kadhi. It is also a good way to add vegetables in your diet ....
Recipe #3572
Radish Koftas in Kadhi
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