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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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Methi Makai ki Roti, Punjabi Methi Makki Di Roti
Recipe# 3586
14 Dec 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
methi makai ki roti recipe | healthy makai ki roti | Punjabi methi makki di roti | with 29 amazing images. methi makai ki roti recipe | healthy makai ki roti |
Stuffed Ragi Pancakes
Recipe# 5283
22 Mar 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
stuffed ragi pancakes recipe | nachni vegetable chilla | healthy red millet Indian pancake | with 35 amazing images. The stuffed ragi pancake is a very exciting way to consume this wonderfu ....
Tomato Soup, Veg Tomato Soup
Recipe# 362
20 Aug 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
tomato soup recipe | veg tomato soup | Indian moong dal and tomato soup | with 16 amazing images. tomato soup recipe | veg tomato soup | India ....
Healthy Sheera
Recipe# 5303
28 Nov 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
healthy sheera recipe | ragi, whole wheat flour sheera | no sugar sheera | multi flour jaggery sheera | with 16 amazing images. healthy sheera recipe is perfect f ....
Masoor Dal and Paneer Soup
Recipe# 4631
01 Mar 21

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
masoor dal and paneer soup recipe | masoor dal soup for weight loss | healthy dal paneer soup | With 25 amazing images. masoor dal and paneer soup is a hot nourishing bowl which is sure to ....
Bajra, Whole Moong and Green Pea Khichdi
Recipe# 39646
11 Aug 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
bajra whole moong and green pea khichdi recipe | whole moong bajra and green pea khichdi | healthy green pea bajra and whole moong khichdi | with 20 amazing images. Watching weight or on a diet or want to eat someth ....
Black Jamun Ice - Cream
Recipe# 7470
22 Jul 19

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
The enzyme 'jamboline' present in black jamun is considered to be a boon for diabetics. That makes this rich and creamy Black Jamun Ice-cream that is made with low-fat milk sweetened with sugar substitute and thickened with 2 tbsp of cornflour instead of fattening cream..a lovely treat for the diabe ....
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 ....
Thalipeeth, Quick Maharashtrian Thalipeeth
Recipe# 1716
06 Jun 20

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 by Tarla Dalal
thalipeeth recipe | instant Maharashtrian thalipeeth | healthy thalipeeth recipe | with 21 amazing images. This traditional thalipeeth recipe is an instant Maharashtria ....
Avocado Salad ( Recipe for Shiny Hair)
Recipe# 5613
23 May 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
avocado salad for shiny hair recipe | tomato avocado salad | healthy avocado salad for lunch | avocado salad with cucumber and tomato | with 16 amazing images. Avocado s ....
Mint Watermelon Salad, Indian Style
Recipe# 39294
17 Dec 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
mint watermelon salad | healthy watermelon mint salad | Indian style watermelon salad with mint | watermelon mint salad with lime honey dressing | with 14 amazing images.
Matki Salad, Healthy Moath Bean Salad
Recipe# 42460
02 Dec 20

 
 by Tarla Dalal
matki salad recipe | healthy sprouts salad | easy sprouts salad | how to make healthy moth bean salad recipe | with 33 amazing images. Nutritious matki beans join hands with a couple of cru ....
Makai Khumb Jalfrazie
Recipe# 5288
05 Mar 19

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Mushrooms and a slew of colourful vegetables combine to make an appetizing subzi that goes well with plain rotis or steaming hot rice. As always, onions work wonders at increasing hdl levels.
4 Flour Dosa, Mixed Flour Dosa
Recipe# 40159
12 Apr 20

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by Tarla Dalal
flour dosa recipe | mixed flour dosa | jowar bajra ragi and whole wheat flour dosa | healthy four flour dosa | with 28 amazing images. Our 4 flour dosa recipe is ....
Apricot Stew with Vanilla Custard
Recipe# 5597
23 Aug 11

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Warm, smooth, stewed apricots, topped with low-fat chilled custard and garnished with heart-friendly walnuts, this mouth-watering dessert is one of the best treats that a person with hyper cholesterol levels can enjoy. Apricots, with their naturally rich flavour and texture get all the more en ....
Non Fried Pakodi Chaat, Healthy North Indian Chaat
Recipe# 41970
08 Sep 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
non fried pakodi chaat recipe | green moong dal pakodi chaat | healthy pakodi chaat | with 34 amazing images. non fried pakodi chaat is a tantalizing street food/chaat of soft and spongy sp ....
Horlicks Oats and Vegetable Pancakes
Recipe# 40637
16 Feb 19

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Great to have for breakfast or as a quick evening snack , the Horlicks Oats and Vegetable Pancakes are made with a combination of oats and healthy flours, reinforced with an assortment of juicy ....
Carrot and Red Pepper Juice
Recipe# 39020
29 Jul 22

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by Tarla Dalal
carrot and red pepper juice recipe | Indian red bell pepper carrot juice | healthy tomato carrot red capsicum drink | with 21 amazing images. carrot and red pepper juice recipe |
Hare Lehsun ki Chutney
Recipe# 32705
12 Apr 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
hare lehsun ki chutney recipe | dhaniya lahsun ki chutney | healthy green garlic chutney | with 14 amazing images. hare lehsun ki chutney recipe | dhaniya lahsun ki chut ....
Til Masala Khakhra, Spicy Sesame Wheat Khakhra
Recipe# 3458
12 Dec 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
til masala khakhra recipe | healthy khakhra | spicy sesame wheat khakhra | how to make Gujarati masala khakhra at home | with step by step images. masala khakhra ....
Abc Juice, Apple Beet Carrot Juice
Recipe# 6201
01 Feb 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
apple beet carrot juice recipe | abc Indian juice | healthy carrot, beet, ginger, apple drink | with 14 amazing images. apple beet carrot juice is a Phosphorus and fibre rich drink. Learn t ....
Mushroom Soup, Quick Mushroom Soup
Recipe# 1343
15 Jan 24

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
mushroom soup recipe | quick mushroom soup | healthy Indian mushroom soup | with 25 amazing images. quick mushroom soup is a simple and easy to Indian soup
Lauki Aur Pudine ka Raita
Recipe# 3594
11 Apr 21

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
lauki aur pudine ka raita recipe | dudhi pudina raita | healthy lauki pudina raita | how to make bottle gourd mint raita | mint flavoured lauki raita | with 12 amazi ....
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Low Cholesterol
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 on 04 Jan 19 05:25 AM