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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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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 ....
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 ....
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 ....
Mint Watermelon Salad, Indian Style
Recipe# 39294
17 Dec 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
mint watermelon salad | healthy watermelon mint salad | Indian style watermelon salad with mint | watermelon mint salad with lime honey dressing | with 14 amazing images.
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 ....
Garlic Vegetable Soup (  Healthy Heart)
Recipe# 5535
14 Dec 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
garlic vegetable soup recipe | easy healthy clear vegetable soup | mix vegetable garlic soup | mix vegetable soup for weight loss | with 12 amazing images. garlic veget ....
Dal Moghlai ( Low Cholesterol Recipe)
Recipe# 5292
09 Dec 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
If you wish to pamper yourself, there is no better way than to cook yourself some luxuriant Moghlai food! Moghlai cuisine is generally quite rich, with abundant use of spices and dairy products like ghee, cream and butter. However, we have ....
Low Fat Curds for Weight Loss, Diabetics, Heart and Acidity
Recipe# 3962
06 Dec 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
low fat curd recipe | Indian low fat yogurt recipe | low fat curd for diabetics, heart, weight loss and acidity | with 18 amazing images. Indian low fat yogurt recipe is easy to make. All y ....
Moong Dal Dosa, Healthy Pregnancy Recipe
Recipe# 2933
17 Nov 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
moong dal dosa for pregnancy | moong dosa for first trimester | breakfast dal dosa during pregnancy | with 29 amazing images. Dosa is comfort food and loved by everyone! Learn how to make < ....
Moong Dal Paneer Pudina Chilla, Healthy
Recipe# 2870
09 Nov 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
yellow moong dal paneer pudina chilla | healthy moong dal cheela | moong dal pancake | with 41 amazing images. This flavourful healthy moong dal cheela features an exciting stuffing of mint ....
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
Spinach and Mint Juice ( Healthy Juice)
Recipe# 6227
04 Nov 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
palak pudina juice for weight loss recipe | healthy Indian green juice | weight loss drink with spinach | weight loss spinach juice | with 24 amazing images. Palak pudi ....
Three Grain Paratha, Gluten Free Paratha
Recipe# 38602
03 Nov 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
three grain paratha recipe | Indian ragi jowar paratha for weight loss | gluten free paratha | jowar, ragi and soya paratha | with 29 amazing images. three grain parath ....
Poha Nachni Handvo
Recipe# 22308
27 Oct 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
poha nachni handvo recipe | nachni handvo | snacks for hypertension | Indian snack for high blood pressure | with step by step images. poha nachni handvo is a nou ....
Paneer Aur Hare Chane ka Salad, Healthy Salads Recipe
Recipe# 4611
24 Sep 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
paneer aur hara chane ka salad recipe | healthy paneer chana salad | protein rich chana salad | calcium rich paneer salad recipe | with 22 amazing images. Paneer aur ha ....
Paneer Tamatar Paratha
Recipe# 32997
24 Sep 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
paneer tamatar paratha recipe | healthy tomato paneer paratha | stuffed tomato paratha | with 28 amazing images. paneer tamatar paratha is an interesting variation of the paneer paratha wit ....
Paneer, Bean Sprouts and Spring Onion Soup
Recipe# 4632
24 Sep 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
paneer bean sprouts and spring onion soup recipe | paneer vegetable soup | healthy Indian cottage cheese soup with vegetables | with 33 amazing images. paneer bean sprouts and spring onion soup re ....
Low Calorie Pea Soup
Recipe# 22236
10 Sep 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
low calorie pea soup recipe | zero oil vegan green peas soup | healthy Indian pea soup | with 24 amazing images. low calorie pea soup is a 3 ingredient soup made with zero oil. Learn to ma ....
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 ....
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
Fruity Chana Salad, Indian Diabetic Salad
Recipe# 3492
24 Aug 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
fruit chana salad recipe | Indian fruit, vegetable and chana salad | healthy kabuli chana salad | with 26 amazing images. fruit chana salad recipe | Indian fruit, vegeta ....
Ginger Melon Juice, Ginger Watermelon Juice
Recipe# 6212
22 Aug 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
ginger melon juice recipe | watermelon lemon ginger juice | healthy ginger melon juice | with 15 amazing images. ginger melon juice recipe | watermelon lemon ginger juic ....
Carrot Spinach and Parsley Vegetabe Juice
Recipe# 6224
19 Aug 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
carrot, spinach and parsley juice recipe | Indian carrot parsley juice | spinach carrot celery juice for detox | with 18 amazing images. carrot, spinach and parsley juice recipe |
Paneer Tikka Roll
Recipe# 3559
13 Aug 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
paneer tikka roll recipe | paneer tikka frankie recipe | paneer roll recipe | paneer wrap | with amazing images. paneer tikka roll recipe | pa ....
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Low Cholesterol
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