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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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Healthy Indian Parfait
Recipe# 43061
28 Aug 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
healthy parfait recipe | Indian style yoghurt parfait | diabetes friendly fruit and yogurt parfait | with 22 amazing images. diabetes friendly fruit and yogurt parfait is made by layering e ....
Healthy Indian Tomato Soup
Recipe# 4616
15 Jul 21

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by Tarla Dalal
Indian tomato soup recipe | healthy tomato soup | veg tomato soup without maida | with 14 amazing images The healthy Indian tomato soup is a perfect
Healthy Kofta Kadhi
Recipe# 5294
23 Sep 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
kofta kadhi recipe | healthy kofta kadhi | sprouted moong dal kofta in Gujarati kadhi | with 32 amazing images. Watching weight or wanting to relish something supremely healthy? We have got you a delicious and unique ....
Healthy Moong Chaat
Recipe# 36411
12 May 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
healthy moong chaat recipe | moong sprouts chaat | sprouted moong chaat | sprouts chaat for weight loss | with 20 amazing images. healthy moong chaat is a tasty s ....
Healthy Oondhiya
Recipe# 3569
26 Nov 12

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Startling though it may seem, here is a wonderful and healthy modification of the famous festive Gujarati dish which is ordinarily loaded with oil. I've changed this recipe and cut down on the oil along with the invisible fat which you get from coconut. The methi muthias added to this recipe are ba ....
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 ....
Healthy Strawberry Milkshake, Indian Strawberry Milkshake with Almond Milk
Recipe# 39024
16 Jan 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
healthy strawberry honey milkshake recipe | strawberry milkshake with almond milk | healthy fresh strawberry milkshake | with 7 amazing images. healthy strawberry honey milkshake recipe | < ....
Hearty Red Lentil Soup, Healthy Masoor Dal Soup
Recipe# 22229
06 Jan 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
red lentil soup recipe | Indian style red lentil vegetable soup | heart friendly red lentil soup for weight loss | with 29 amazing images. red lentil soup recipe | India ....
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 ....
Hot and Sour Vegetable
Recipe# 3468
20 Aug 11

 
 by Tarla Dalal
An occasional treat which the entire family will relish. The freshness of lightly cooked vegetables is further enhanced by the aromatic flavours of ginger, garlic, chillies and chilli sauce. It's a simple and easy way of disguising vegetables and make them lip smackingly delicious, while also ad ....
How To Cook Kodri, Foxtail Millet, Varagu
Recipe# 43035
06 Jun 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
how to cook kodri | how to cook foxtail millets Indian style | how to cook varagu | with 25 amazing images. how to cook kodri recipe is a simple way to cook step by step in the Indian kitch ....
How To Make Homemade Skimmed Milk
Recipe# 42374
30 Dec 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
how to make skimmed milk recipe | how to make skim milk from whole milk | homemade skimmed milk | how to make low fat milk at home | with 11 amazing images. how is skim ....
Hyderabadi Baingan Subzi
Recipe# 5291
18 Oct 19

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by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Grated cauliflower replaces coconut to create a healthier and heart-friendly version of the traditional Hyderabadi Baghara Baingan. Although most people will not think of pressure-cooking brinjals, here we have opted for that method so as to retain the nutrients and reduce the oil required. As a res ....
Instant Lemon Pickle ( Zero Oil)
Recipe# 22184
23 May 22

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
This is a quick and easy sweet lemon pickle that is ready within minutes as compared to the traditional recipe which takes 20 days to prepare. Whole lemons are pressure cooked with water till the lemon skins are soft. Try and cut the lemons in the mixing bowl in which the pickle is to be combined w ....
Kachumber Salad, Gujarati Kachumber Salad
Recipe# 3599
30 Apr 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
kachumber salad recipe | Gujarati kachumber salad | healthy kachumber salad | with 10 amazing images. kachumber salad recipe | Gujarati kachumber salad |
Kadhai Chole
Recipe# 3571
26 Nov 12

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Chole, a traditional Punjabi dish, is usually made using a lot of fat. But this easy to make recipe is lower in calories and is just as tasty. The oil does not contribute much flavour, it is the spices that create this dish. Instead of bhature (deep fried puris) serve it with Nutritious Garlic Naans ....
Kadhai Tofu
Recipe# 22427
12 Feb 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
The very prefix of "kadai" is a qualifier for a recipe. . . You can be almost sure you are in for a rich, scrumptious feast! this special dish, which is a low cal variation of the original recipe, is just as tasty as the high calorie original version. Sliced capsicum make the dish look rather "prett ....
Karela Thepla
Recipe# 4208
09 Sep 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
karela thepla recipe | bitter gourd roti | healthy Gujarati Karela thepla | Karela masala roti | with 23 amazing images. karela thepla is a healthy Indian flatbre ....
Kashmiri Roti (  Diabetic Recipe)
Recipe# 7466
29 Jul 22

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Everyone’s a great cook when it comes to making these simple rotis. Whole-wheat flour rotis with the essence of Indian spices cooked in just ¼ tsp of oil per roti to please the palate of a diabetic who has to abstain from relishing those sumptuous delicacies at his favourite restaurant.
Khalo Dal
Recipe# 40376
18 Jan 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
khalo dal recipe | Bengali style chilkewali urad dal | healthy urad ki dal | with 23 amazing images. Khalo Dal a hearty lentil dish from Bengal which is rich in flavour, aroma and texture. Learn how to make
Khatta Urad Dal ( Zero Oil Urad Dal Recipe)
Recipe# 22173
02 Feb 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
A lip-smacking preparation of wholesome urad dal, perked up with calcium-rich curds and pungent ginger, garlic pastes. Although it makes use of minimal ingredients, the Khatta Urad Dal has a distinct, tongue-tickling flavour that you are sure to relish. The highlight of this recipe, as t ....
Khatti Meethi Dal, Sweet and Sour Zero Oil Dal
Recipe# 22170
23 Mar 13

 
 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 ....
Khumbh Ke Kebab ( Healthy Starter Recipe )
Recipe# 35021
11 Sep 19

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Here is a wonderful combination of mushrooms and oats that is jazzed up with the flavours of green chillies, coriander, onions and pepper. Low in calories, rich in protein, this is a perfect choice even for the health conscious.
Kidney Bean Salad, Mexican Kidney Bean Salad
Recipe# 1233
05 Sep 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
kidney bean salad recipe | Mexican bean salad | Indian kidney bean salad with lemon garlic dressing | Mediterranean bean salad | with 23 amazing images. kidney bean sala ....
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Low Cholesterol
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 on 04 Jan 19 05:25 AM