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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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Bajra Kaddu ki Roti, Lehsun Bajra Bhopla Paratha
Recipe# 5582
28 Jan 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
bajra kaddu ki roti recipe | bajra kaddu ka paratha | healthy lehsun bajra bhopla paratha | black millet pumpkin Indian roti | with 32 amazing images. bajra kaddu ki rot ....
Nachni Dosa
Recipe# 1694
09 Jan 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
ragi dosa recipe | nachni dosa | finger millet dosa | healthy ragi dosa | with 28 amazing images. Ragi dosa also known as nachni dosa ....
Spinach and Bean Sprouts Salad in Creamy Celery Dressing
Recipe# 22239
06 Jan 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
spinach and bean sprouts in creamy celery dressing recipe | palak, lettuce and bean sprout salad | healthy Indian bean sprouts salad | with 26 amazing images. spinach and bean sprouts in creamy ce ....
Stuffed Gobi Methi Paratha
Recipe# 39000
20 Dec 21

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
stuffed gobi methi paratha recipe | healthy cauliflower whole wheat methi paratha | easy stuffed Indian paratha | with 44 amazing images. stuffed gobi methi paratha recipe |
Cauliflower Methi Roti, Healthy Gobi Methi Jowar Paratha
Recipe# 5285
15 Dec 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
cauliflower methi roti recipe | healthy gobi methi jowar paratha | cauliflower coriander paratha | with 29 amazing images. cauliflower methi roti recipe | healthy gobi m ....
Methi Makai ki Roti, Punjabi Methi Makki Di Roti
Recipe# 3586
14 Dec 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
methi makai ki roti recipe | healthy makai ki roti | Punjabi methi makki di roti | with 29 amazing images. methi makai ki roti recipe | healthy makai ki roti |
Til Masala Khakhra, Spicy Sesame Wheat Khakhra
Recipe# 3458
12 Dec 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
til masala khakhra recipe | healthy khakhra | spicy sesame wheat khakhra | how to make Gujarati masala khakhra at home | with step by step images. masala khakhra ....
Carrot Onion Soup
Recipe# 22228
11 Nov 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
carrot onion soup recipe | healthy onion carrot soup | spiced onion carrot soup | Indian onion carrot soup with herbs | with 20 amazing images. Carrot Onion Soup ....
Bajra, Methi and Paneer Parathas
Recipe# 3495
29 Oct 21

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
bajra methi paneer paratha recipe | paneer bajre ka paratha | bajra methi paneer paratha for diabetes | winter special - stuffed bajra paneer paratha | with 42 amazing images.
Handi Khichdi
Recipe# 22154
08 Oct 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
This dish is cooked in a traditional Indian deep iron pan called "handi". It is believed that cooking in iron utensils increases the iron content of food, however rice is also naturally rich in iron, so you can be double sure that this recipe will boost your haemoglobin levels. Marinating the vegeta ....
Anti- Aging Breakfast Platter
Recipe# 763
29 Sep 21

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
anti aging breakfast platter recipe | healthy breakfast platter idea | vegetarian Indian breakfast platter for healthy skin | healthy breakfast board | anti aging breakf ....
Multigrain Roti, Healthy Multigrain Chapati
Recipe# 38746
29 Sep 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
multigrain roti |mix 5 flour roti | healthy multigrain chapati | with 25 amazing images. Multigrain roti is made with 5 nutritious flours that provide iron, protein, fiber and vitamin b. We ....
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 ....
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 ....
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
Oats Adai, Oats Spinach Pancake
Recipe# 42162
31 Jul 21

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by Tarla Dalal
oats adai recipe | oats spinach pancake | healthy oats recipe for weight loss | Indian vegetable oats adai | keerai adai | with 33 amazing images.
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
Tabbouleh, Lebanese Tabbouleh
Recipe# 22587
02 Jul 21

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
tabbouleh recipe | Lebanese tabbouleh | Indian style tabbouleh | healthy tabouli | with 31 amazing images. tabbouleh recipe | Lebanese tabboul ....
Sambhar
Recipe# 3578
01 Jul 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
The aromatic flavours of this traditional South Indian dish are truly irresistible. The speciality of this sambhar is that it is made with minimal oil and loads of vegetables which enhance its nutritive value. When served hot with Nutritious Stuffed Idlis, it makes a meal that is very hard to resi ....
Nachni Pancake, Ragi Pancake, Healthy Nachni Uttapam
Recipe# 38989
21 Jun 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
nachni pancake recipe | ragi pancake | healthy nachni uttapam | quick healthy snack | with 34 amazing images. nachni pancake recipe | ragi pan ....
Chana Dal with Cucumber, Healthy Chana Dal Sabzi
Recipe# 4781
15 Jun 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
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chana dal with cucumber recipe | cucumber chana dal subzi | healthy chana dal sabzi | khira aur chana dal ki sabji | with 28 amazing images. chana dal with cucumber reci ....
Sprouted Kabuli Chana and Palak, Folic Acid Rich Recipe
Recipe# 35071
14 Jun 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A perfect combination of sprouted kabuli chana and palak that will tickle your taste buds, and keep your protein , calcium and iron lev ....
Mexican Rice (  Zero Oil Dal and Chawal)
Recipe# 22160
10 Jun 21

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 by Tarla Dalal
The use of vibrant red chilli flakes, mealy kidney beans, peppy capsicum and pungent garlic make the Mexican character of this dish very clear indeed. This rice delicacy is made without oil, and using brown rice instead of white to enhance the fibre content. Moreover, lots of fibre-rich and nutritio ....
Lemony Tomato, Orange and Carrot Juice
Recipe# 4686
10 Jun 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Brimming with antioxidants – vitamin A and C, this tangy drink gives you the resistance you need to fight the pollution, stress and infections that you face every day. A glassful of Lemony, Tomato, Orange and Carrot Juice for breakfast is also sure you wake up every cell in your body with its vibran ....
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Low Cholesterol
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 on 04 Jan 19 05:25 AM