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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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Baked Palak Methi Puris
Recipe# 5663
17 Dec 22

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
baked palak methi puri recipe | healthy palak methi puri for weight loss | baked methi palak puri | with amazing 19 images. baked palak methi puri recipe is for weight watching and a heal ....
Banana and Cucumber Salad
Recipe# 1469
22 Apr 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
banana cucumber salad recipe | Indian cucumber banana peanuts salad | healthy banana cucumber coconut salad | with 18 amazing images. banana cucumber salad recipe | Indi ....
Basic Vegetable Stock
Recipe# 38556
25 Jan 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
basic vegetable stock recipe | Indian vegetable stock | healthy vegetable stock | vegetable stock for soup | with 11 amazing images. homemade vegetable stock is ....
Bean and Capsicum Salad
Recipe# 36143
22 Feb 23

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by Tarla Dalal
bean and capsicum salad recipe | rajma, kabuli chana salad | protein rich Indian rajma salad with bell peppers | with 20 images. bean and capsicum salad is a protein rich salad also known a ....
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 ....
Bean Sprouts and Suva Tossed Salad
Recipe# 36414
05 Apr 21

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
bean sprouts dill salad recipe | bean sprouts and suva tossed salad | healthy bean sprouts with dill salad | Indian style sprouts dill salad | with 12 amazing images. be ....
Beet and Sprouts Salad, Healthy Sprouted Beetroot Salad
Recipe# 5275
25 Mar 20

 
 by Tarla Dalal
beet and sprouts salad recipe | healthy sprouted beetroot salad | beetroot and alfa-alfa sprouts salad | beetroot sprout salad | with 11 amazing images. Beet and sprout ....
Beetroot Juice, Healthy Beetroot Juice
Recipe# 6229
04 Sep 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
beetroot juice recipe | healthy Indian beetroot juice | calcium, Vitamin C and folic acid rich chukandar juice | with 13 amazing images. Learn to make beetroot juice recipe which is a
Bharvan Baingan
Recipe# 22210
24 Mar 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Stuffing them with spices and besan really enhances the flavour of brinjal in this dish! This subzi is easy and quick to make, as long as you have a pressure cooker on hand. Use the small and dark varieties of brinjal as they have a mild sweetness which combines well with the stuffing. ....
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 ....
Brinjal Rice (  Zero Oil Recipe )
Recipe# 22144
24 Feb 21

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Brinjal has a unique flavour that is enhanced by the masala used in this dish. Grind the masala fresh every time, for that tantalizing aroma! Brinjal is rich in both calcium and folic acid, making this dish a nutritional treat too! The Brinjal cook fast, so cook it for just one whistle to avoid over ....
Broccoli Broth, Healthy Clear Broccoli Carrot Soup
Recipe# 4623
23 Jan 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
broccoli broth | healthy veg clear broccoli carrot soup | veg broccoli carrot broth | with 12 amazing images. This Indian Broccoli Broth recipe shows you how to make a soothing
Broccoli, Spinach and Zucchini Stir- Fry
Recipe# 7451
06 Jan 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A creative way to include nutritious veggies into your diet, the Broccoli, Spinach and Zucchini Stir-Fry is a treat for your taste buds, with a burst of colours and herby flavours. The combination of vegetables like broccoli, spinach and zucchini with other crunchy delights like cabbage and capsicum ....
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 ....
Buckwheat Dhokla, Kutto na Dhokla
Recipe# 22348
26 May 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
buckwheat dhokla for acidity recipe | no fermentation dhokla | dhokla recipe without fermentation | kuttu dhokla - health snack for acidity | with 24 amazing images. buc ....
Buckwheat Dosa
Recipe# 36424
04 Nov 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
buckwheat dosa recipe | kuttu dosa | healthy Indian buckwheat crepes | instant buckwheat dosa | with 15 amazing images. buckwheat dosa known as
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
Cabbage Pulao
Recipe# 5585
31 Aug 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
cabbage pulao recipe | spicy patta gobi pulao | healthy Indian cabbage rice | with 30 amazing images. cabbage pulao is a hearty and satisfying dish that is popular in South India. Enjoy how ....
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 |
Carrot Coriander Juice
Recipe# 5531
18 Apr 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
carrot coriander juice for detox | carrot coriander juice for healthy heart | how to make carrot juice for healthy skin | carrot juice for cancer | with 4 amazing images.
Carrot Cucumber and Rajma Salad in Mint Dressing
Recipe# 4639
10 Jan 23

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 by Tarla Dalal
carrot cucumber and rajma Salad in mint dressing recipe | vegetable salad with mint and lemon dressing | healthy weight loss vegetable salad | healthy Indian salad recipe for weight loss | wit ....
Carrot Garlic Chutney ( Diabetic Recipe)
Recipe# 3513
15 Dec 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Carrots, garlic, chilli powder and lemon juice are combined to make a tasty accompaniment for rotis, parathas or a spread for sandwiches. Carrots are rich in fibre and vitamin a and the garlic is good to control the sugar and cholesterol levels in the blood. This chutney can be stored if refrigerate ....
Carrot Melon Orange Juice, Kharbuja Gajar Santre ka Juice
Recipe# 39015
07 Feb 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
carrot melon orange juice recipe | detox cantaloupe carrot orange juice | immunity boosting cantaloupe carrot juice | kharbuja gajar santre ka juice | with 14 amazing images. Start your day ....
Carrot Methi Subzi ( Delicious Diabetic Recipe)
Recipe# 3503
13 Feb 24

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 by Tarla Dalal
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Low Cholesterol
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 on 04 Jan 19 05:25 AM