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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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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 ....
Turmeric with Black Pepper for Anti-inflammation
Recipe# 42772
04 Sep 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
turmeric with black pepper recipe | haldi and black pepper with ghee/olive oil | turmeric with black pepper for anti inflammation | with 5 amazing images. turmeric with black pepper recipe ....
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 ....
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 ....
Sprouts Pulao
Recipe# 3583
28 Aug 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
sprouts pulao recipe | brown rice sprouts pulao | pressure cooked healthy sprouts pulao | with 20 amazing images. sprouts pulao recipe is a healthy Indian pulao cooked with just 1 tsp oil. ....
Mushroom and Onion Soup
Recipe# 647
24 Aug 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
mushroom onion soup recipe | Indian style onion mushroom soup | healthy kumbh soup | with 27 amazing images. mushroom onion soup is vegan, gluten free soup without any thickening added in i ....
Bajra Churma Ladoo
Recipe# 43053
22 Aug 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
bajra churma ladoo recipe | leftover bajra roti ladoo | quick bajra ladoo recipe | with 30 amazing images. quick bajra ladoo recipe is the best way of using leftover bajra roti. Learn how t ....
Tomato Methi Rice, Healthy Tomato Methi Pulao
Recipe# 35073
21 Aug 23

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 by Tarla Dalal
tomato methi rice recipe | healthy tomato methi pulao | Indian tomato methi brown rice | iron rich fenugreek brown rice | with 36 amazing images. tomato methi rice recip ....
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 ....
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 ....
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 ....
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 ....
Pineapple and Coriander Juice
Recipe# 39016
08 Aug 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
pineapple and coriander juice recipe | Indian pineapple ginger juice | healthy pineapple ginger coriander juice | with 11 amazing images. The contrasting flavours of pineapple and ginger, along with the protective pl ....
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. ....
Anti Cholesterol Shake
Recipe# 6222
22 Jul 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
anti cholesterol shake recipe | low cholesterol papaya banana orange smoothie | healthy Indian shake good for heart | with 10 images. anti cholesterol shake is a simple, quick way to keep y ....
Oil- Free Vada Pav
Recipe# 22252
17 Jul 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Oh! Have you been missing out on vada pav because of its fat content? This low calorie version must be a dream come true, then! Simple... Instead of frying the vadas I roasted them on a non-stick pan, and it turned out to be j ....
Gavarfali ki Sukhi Subzi
Recipe# 7463
14 Jul 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
gavarfali ki sukhi sabzi recipe | gavar ki sabzi | cluster beans Indian vegetable | dry gavarfali sabzi | healthy gavarfali sabzi | with 17 amazing pictures.
Panch Phoron Moong Dal
Recipe# 41363
11 Jul 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
panch phoron moong dal recipe | Bengali moong dal | healthy moong dal for diabetes and kidney | with 27 amazing images. A no-fuss recipe from the Bengali repertoire, panch phoron moong dal ....
Anti- Cancer and Anti- Inflammation Spinach Juice
Recipe# 42166
04 Jul 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
anti cancer anti inflammation spinach juice | healthy Indian palak tamatar juice | cancer fighting detox juice | with 15 amazing images. anti cancer anti inflammation spinach juice is a de ....
Masala Cauliflower with Green Peas Sabzi
Recipe# 6424
25 Jun 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
masala cauliflower with green peas sabzi recipe | healthy cauliflower peas masala | masala gobi matar sabzi | Indian style gobi matar | with 32 amazing images. masala ca ....
Zunka
Recipe# 4372
17 Jun 23

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 by Tarla Dalal
zunka recipe | jhunka | Marathi zunka bhakar | Maharashtrian zunka | with 28 amazing images. zunka is an authentic Maharashtrian delicacy which is slightly spicy ....
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 ....
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 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 ....
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