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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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Pyaz ki Roti, Healthy Pyaz ka Paratha
Recipe# 5581
02 Feb 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
pyaz ki roti recipe | pyaz ka paratha | pyaaz ki roti | pyaj wali roti | healthy onion roti | with 21 amazing images. pyaz ki roti is a ....
Pyazwale Mutter
Recipe# 6433
25 Jun 19

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 by Tarla Dalal
While onion is usually added as a taste enhancer in most subzis, Pyazwale Mutter is an interesting preparation in which succulent onion rings share the limelight with juicy green peas. This fibre, iron and vitamin C-rich treat is a five-starrer in terms of taste, looks and aroma. The tangy fresh tom ....
Quinoa Khichdi
Recipe# 43076
24 Dec 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
masala quinoa khichdi recipe | healthy quinoa khichdi | instant pot quinoa khichdi | with 39 amazing images. Quinoa Khichdi is a nutritious,
Quinoa Veg Upma, Vegan Breakfast
Recipe# 42265
05 Mar 24

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
quinoa upma recipe | vegetable quinoa upma | veg Indian upma | how to make quinoa upma | with 26 amazing images. Quinoa upma recipe is a truly healthy recipe made ....
Radish Koftas in Kadhi
Recipe# 3572
26 Nov 12

 
 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 ....
Radish Nachni Roti
Recipe# 39958
30 Nov 20

 
 by Tarla Dalal
An unusual but extremely nutritious roti made with a combination of ragi and wheat flours reinforced with low carbohydrate radish and its greens. The sharp and slightly bitter taste of the radish greens adds great value to the Radish Nachni Roti, further enhanced with sesame and roasted cumin seeds, ....
Rajasthani Dal
Recipe# 22164
04 Apr 23

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 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 < ....
Rajasthani Style Kaddu Aur Soya ki Subzi
Recipe# 6430
03 Aug 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Rajasthani kaddu aur soya ki sabzi recipe | healthy bhopla soya sabji | soya chunks vegetable recipe | with 30 images. Rajasthani kaddu aur soya ki sabzi is a popular dry Rajashtani sabzi. ....
Rajgira Methi Thalipeeth
Recipe# 43082
17 Nov 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
rajgira methi thalipeeth | healthy amaranth and fenugreek thalipeeth | methi rajgira thalipeeth |
Red Paste
Recipe# 22527
23 Mar 13

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A fiery-looking spice paste made with pungent ingredients like red chillies, garlic and ginger, the red paste is really not as hot as it looks because of the addition of beaten rice, which not only adds volume but also balances the strong flavours of the spices. The red paste can be used to pep up a ....
Rice Roti
Recipe# 43037
10 Aug 23

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 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
rice roti recipe | chawal ki roti | rice flour chapati | akki ubbu roti | with 17 amazing images. Gluten free kki ubbu rotia is one such variation of the roti kno ....
Ridge Gourd and Amaranth Shaag Bhaja
Recipe# 42387
12 Mar 20

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
This Bengali-style subzi features a unique combination of veggies, simply but tastily flavoured with everyday ingredients. Iron-rich chawli leaves come together with ridge gourd, which gives not just more nutrition but also a good texture and volume to the subzi. The duo is aptly flavoured with a te ....
Saatdhan Parathas
Recipe# 3588
28 Jan 20

 
 by Tarla Dalal
As the name suggests, this paratha uses a combination of 7 different flours to nourish your body with nutrients like proteins, vitamin A, iron, calcium and fibre. I usually make these parathas on Sundays for brunch as these are very tasty and I only need to make kadhi or raita to complement them. ....
Sabji Dewa Musur Dal ( Red Lentil Curry with Vegetables )
Recipe# 42986
27 Oct 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
sabji dewa musur dal recipe | Bengali style red lentil curry with vegetables | vegetable masoor dal | with 32 amazing images. Bengali style red lentil curry with vegetables is deliciously c ....
Sambhar
Recipe# 3578
01 Jul 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
The aromatic flavours of this traditional South Indian dish are truly irresistible. The speciality of this sambhar is that it is made with minimal oil and loads of vegetables which enhance its nutritive value. When served hot with Nutritious Stuffed Idlis, it makes a meal that is very hard to resi ....
Shahi Dal ( Zero Oil )
Recipe# 22165
24 Jun 19

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 by Tarla Dalal
The richness of any “shahi” dish usually comes from the abundance of cream. Here, I have substituted cream with low-fat milk mixed with cornflour, which tastes equally creamy and delicious. Urad dal gives a healthy fillip to this dish, as it is high in folic acid and zinc. Folic acid aids in brain d ....
Soya Chunks Pulao
Recipe# 3585
26 Apr 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
soya chunks pulao recipe | soya chunks brown rice pulao | soya chunks vegetable pulao in a pressure cooker | with 30 amazing images. soya chunks pulao recipe is a healthy option made using ....
Soya Curds
Recipe# 5311
19 Feb 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
soya curds recipe | how to make soya curds | homemade Indian soya curds | with 15 amazing images. soya curds recipe is an easy, simple and inexpensive way to make soya curds in India. Learn ....
Soya Date Cookies
Recipe# 5598
17 Aug 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
soya date cookies recipe | Indian style khajur soya biscuits | chewy soya date cookies | with 25 amazing images. soya date cookies recipe is super simple, yet so delicious!! Learn how to ma ....
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 ....
Soya Methi Garlic Naan
Recipe# 38084
12 Apr 23

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 by Tarla Dalal
soya methi garlic naan recipe | soya lehsun naan | healthy garlic fenugreek naan | with 26 amazing images. soya methi garlic naan is a healthier version of naan recipe. Learn how to make
Soya Vegetable Cutlet
Recipe# 43040
26 Feb 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
soya vegetable cutlet recipe | vegetable soya tikki | healthy soya rava tikki | with 25 amazing images. soya vegetable cutlet recipe is a tasty protein rich snack. This is probably one of t ....
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 ....
Spicy Stir Fried Baby Corn
Recipe# 3521
02 Sep 20

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Stir frying is a very popular method of cooking food that originated in China. It is a nutritious and convenient way of cooking as it makes use of minimal oil. The short cooking time makes the vegetables more succulent and preserves their texture and natural flavours while preventing the loss o ....
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Low Cholesterol
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