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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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Moong Soup
Recipe# 7436
23 Jan 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
moong soup recipe | whole green moong dal soup | healthy diabetic moong soup | with 15 amazing images This old-fashioned moong soup recipe is sure to bring back memories of momma’s loving c ....
Date and Walnut Balls
Recipe# 5596
20 Jan 24

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 by Tarla Dalal
date walnut balls recipe | khajur akhrot balls | 3 ingredient vegan date nut balls | sugar free date nut balls | with 10 amazing images. Thanks to sweet and sticky dates, this sweet require ....
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
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
Chunky Vegetable Soup
Recipe# 2190
10 Jan 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
chunky vegetable soup recipe | hearty vegetable Indian stew | vegetable medley | country vegetable soup with vegetable stock | with 25 amazing images. chunky v ....
Sprouted Moong and Methi Chilla, 100-calorie Snacks
Recipe# 32590
09 Jan 24

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 by Tarla Dalal
sprouted moong and methi chilla recipe | healthy moong sprouts chilla | Indian methi cheela | sprouts chilla for weight loss | with 21 amazing images. sprouted moong and ....
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 ....
Spicy Stir Fry Soup, Cabbage and Capsicum Stir Fry Soup
Recipe# 4624
28 Dec 23

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 by Tarla Dalal
spicy stir fry soup recipe | cabbage and capsicum stir fry soup | healthy vegetable stir fry soup | stir fry soup for weight loss | with 26 amazing images. spicy stir ....
Cucumber Melon Juice, How To Make Kharbuja Juice
Recipe# 6209
24 Dec 23

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 by Tarla Dalal
cucumber melon juice recipe | muskmelon cucumber detox juice | healthy muskmelon juice for summer | immune boosting kharbuja juice | cucumber melon juice is a rev ....
Quinoa Khichdi
Recipe# 43076
24 Dec 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
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masala quinoa khichdi recipe | healthy quinoa khichdi | instant pot quinoa khichdi | with 39 amazing images. Quinoa Khichdi is a nutritious,
Carrot, Tomato and Beetroot Juice
Recipe# 39018
19 Dec 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
beetroot carrot tomato juice recipe | healthy Indian carrot tomato beetroot juice | vegetable juice for weight loss | homemade beet carrot tomato juice | with 4 amazing images.
Oats Upma (  Breakfast Recipes)
Recipe# 38987
06 Dec 23

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by Tarla Dalal
oats upma | oats upma with vegetables |healthy Indian oats upma | quick oats upma |with 24 amazing images. oats upma is a super
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 ....
Bajra Carrot Onion Uttapam, Healthy Bajra Onion Uttapam Breakfast Recipe
Recipe# 1439
23 Nov 23

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 by Tarla Dalal
bajra carrot onion uttapa recipe | bajra uttapam | bajra onion uttapam breakfast recipe | healthy bajra uttapam | with 35 amazing images. bajra carrot onion uttapa recip ....
Rajgira Methi Thalipeeth
Recipe# 43082
17 Nov 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
rajgira methi thalipeeth | healthy amaranth and fenugreek thalipeeth | methi rajgira thalipeeth |
Vegetable and Bean Soup
Recipe# 5270
14 Nov 23

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by Tarla Dalal
vegetable and bean soup recipe | healthy kidney beans and vegetable soup | bean vegetable soup | with 20 amazing images. vegetable and bean soup is a hearty and nutritious
Green Pea Soup
Recipe# 33014
07 Nov 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
green pea soup | healthy vegetarian pea soup | fresh green pea Indian soup with vegetable stock | with 20 amazing images. green pea soup is 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 ....
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 ....
Dalia Paratha, Broken Wheat Paratha
Recipe# 3590
18 Oct 23

 
 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 ....
Tandoori Mushrooms
Recipe# 3555
04 Oct 23

 
 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 ....
Minty Couscous
Recipe# 7445
22 Sep 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
minty couscous recipe | healthy minty couscous salad | Indian style couscous | lemon mint couscous | with 19 amazing images. minty couscous is a healthy variant o ....
Dal Kabila, Diabetic Recipe
Recipe# 32505
10 Sep 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
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dal kabila recipe | healthy dal kabila | creamy urad ki dal | with 35 amazing images A healthy dal kabila which has a lot of nutritional benefits. Learn how to make dal ....
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 ....
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Low Cholesterol
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 on 04 Jan 19 05:25 AM