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    Low Carb Indian Vegetarian Recipes

    Published: Jan 13, 2023 by Jyoti Behrani · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    If you're looking to go low-carb and love Indian food, we've got you. Here are 20+ delicious Low Carb Indian Vegetarian recipes! These recipes are made using fresh seasonal, low-carb veggies and homemade paneer - Indian cottage cheese. These recipes will make eating low-carb not only easy but insanely delicious!

    What is a low-carb diet?

    Low-carbohydrate diets restrict carbohydrate consumption relative to the average diet. Foods high in carbohydrates are limited, and replaced with foods containing a higher percentage of fat and protein and low carbohydrate foods. High-carb foods like sugar, bread, and pasta are replaced by meat, poultry, fish, eggs, cheese, nuts, seeds, and leafy and fibrous veggies like spinach, kale, and chard.

    Low-carb Indian Vegetarian Recipes

    A low-carb diet is a lifestyle choice, many of us follow. I try to eat low-carb foods. Most Indian meals are served with some kind of rice, roti, or paratha, which are not low-carb foods. With fewer changes like swapping regular white rice with low-carb cauliflower rice or whole wheat roti with almond flour or low-carb bread, one can enjoy low-carb Indian foods.

    In this blog post, I am sharing 20+ low-carb Indian vegetarian dishes comprised of fresh, low-carb veggies like leafy greens, cauliflower, eggplant, okra, squash, mushrooms, paneer - Indian cottage cheese. I like to serve these dishes with low-carb cauliflower rice or almond flour roti.

    These low-carb Indian recipes include some of the restaurant classics and some traditional homestyle dishes. Make sure to bookmark this page as I will be adding new recipes to this collection.

    If you are looking for high-protein recipes, check out my post about 21 High Protein Indian Vegan Recipes

    Low-Carb Indian Vegetarian Recipes

    Here are 20+ low-carb Indian vegetarian dishes that are hearty, full of flavors, and easy to make. These recipes are made using fresh seasonal, low-carb veggies like spinach, mustard greens, kale, cauliflower, eggplant, okra, squash, mushrooms, and green peas. For protein, I like to use homemade paneer - Indian cottage cheese. I like to serve these dishes with low-carb cauliflower rice or almond flour roti for a complete meal.

    Gobi Matar Masala

    A humble Indian curry made with cauliflower and peas and all the quintessential flavors of Indian cuisine – Gobi Matar Masala!

    gobi matar masala
    Gobi Matar Masala [Indian Spiced Cauliflower & Peas]
    Gobi Matar Masala -Cauliflower and peas cooked with onion, tomatoes & aromatic spices. This low-fat recipe is ready in 30 minutes! A great meat-free option for a meatless meal. Tasty, healthy, and vegan!
    Gobi Matar Masala Recipe

    How To Make Paneer At Home

    Paneer is quite versatile and can be used in many Indian dishes, from savory to sweet, for making curries, or for grilling. Paneer is perfect for grilling as it does not melt.

    How to make Paneer - Instant Pot, Stove Top
    Making paneer at home is quite simple and with just TWO ingredients you can make soft and perfectly textured paneer each time at home!!
    How To Make Paneer At Home Recipe

    Kashmiri Paneer Masala

    Kashmiri Paneer Masala is a popular dish from the North India. A very simple and mild preparation of paneer dish, that uses whole spices, a few aromatics, and simmered in a tomato puree.

    Kashmiri Paneer Masala
    Kashmiri Paneer Masala
    This easy Kashmiri Paneer Masala recipe makes a quick and tasty Indian curry. Soft, succulent pieces of paneer are simmered in a delicious tomato-based gravy. This is a no-cream, no-butter recipe, no-onion, and no-garlic recipe. Perfect for weeknights or even for entertaining!
    Kashmiri Paneer Masala Recipe

    Baingan Bharta

    Baingan bharta is a delectable vegetarian eggplant dish made with loads of vegetables, spices, and a smokey flavor. Easy to make and hard to resist this Indian roasted eggplant dish is a resemblance to Baba Ghanoush, a Mediterranean dip.

    eggplant recipe indian
    Baingan Bharta: Irresistible Indian Eggplant Recipes
    Baingan Bharta Recipe! Indulge in the smoky goodness of roasted eggplant Indian recipe combined with aromatic spices, in this flavorful vegan dish.
    Baingan Bharta Recipe

    Sarson Ka Saag

    Make this classic Indian dish Sarson Ka Saag in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker in no time! Enjoy Sarson ka saag with some low-carb almond roti, and a dollop of ghee!

    sarson ka saag
    Sarson Ka Saag (Mustard Greens) - Instant Pot, Pressure Cooker
    Sarson ka Saag or mustard greens is a popular dish from North India enjoyed during winters. It is a highly nutritious dish made with green leafy vegetables, tempered with onion, garlic, and some Indian spices.
    Sarson Ka Saag Recipe

    Baingan Tamatar Ki Sabzi

    A delicious vegan and gluten-free recipe from India – Baingan tamatar ki sabzi. A quick and easy eggplant curry that can be served as a main dish or a side.

    baingan tamatar ki sabzi
    Baingan Tamatar Ki Sabzi
    Baingan tamatar ki sabzi – Air-fried or broiled eggplant is cooked in delicious tomato sauce seasoned with Indian spices.
    Baingan Tamatar Ki Sabzi Recipe

    Baked Bhindi Fry [Okra Fry]

    Fact is full of nutrients and easy to make, I make okra quite often. It is one of the fastest-cooking vegetables and delicious tasting too. This baked okra is perfect for a family of four or to feed a crowd. Simple recipe, with minimum ingredients and outstanding results.

    Baked Bhindi Fry ( Okra Fry )
    Baked Bhindi Fry (Okra Fry) is a delicious, hands down one of the best ways to cook okra. This spicy, crunchy dish is made with just one simple vegetable – okra and a few Indian spices. Easy to make, makes an excellent weeknight dinner. Enjoy this dish with some Indian flatbread – roti, paratha, or naan. This dish is a VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE, PALEO, and LOW-CARB recipe.
    Baked Bhindi Fry Recipe

    Paneer Butter Masala

    Paneer Butter Masala or Makhani Paneer in which fresh paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cubes are cooked in a flavorful tomato-onion-cashew gravy. Mildly spiced, velvety, and creamy this paneer butter masala is pure, divine Indian food at its BEST!

    paneer butter masala
    Paneer Butter Masala
    Paneer Butter Masala is a creamy, luscious dish with velvety gravy and soft, cubes of fresh paneer. Make this dish at home in under 30 minutes!
    Paneer Butter Masala Recipe

    Lauki Ki SabjAUKI KI SABJI

    Lauki is quite similar to zucchini, except it is firm from the outside. It is a versatile vegetable, that can be used in sweet to savory dishes.

    lauki
    Lauki ki sabzi: A versatile and easy-to-make dish
    Lauki ki Sabji, also known as Bottle Gourd Curry, is a popular and nutritious Indian vegetable dish. This dish is easy to prepare and can be customized to your liking by adding other vegetables or spices.
    Lauki Ki Sabji Recipe

    Paneer In Veggie Sauce

    Paneer in the veggie sauce is a delicious Indian curry made with colorful veggies and paneer. Luscious and rich paneer with velvety smooth sauce, soft cubes of paneer, and a ton of flavors. One of the best Paneer dishes!

    Paneer in veggie sauce
    Paneer In Veggie Sauce
    The BEST and incredibly creamy Paneer in the veggie sauce! The luscious veggie-based sauce has a unique restaurant-style flavor for all you paneer lovers. A great way to sneak in some extra veggies for those kiddos and picky eaters!
    Paneer In Veggie Sauce Recipe

    Mushroom Matar Masala

    The secret to this delicious Mushroom Matar Masala is the blended masala. After a long day at work, I need shortcuts, and this blended masala comes to the rescue.

    Mushroom Matar Masala
    Mushroom Matar Masala
    Mushroom Matar Masala is a simple, delicious, vegan curry made with earthy mushrooms and peas. The masala or gravy is a simple onion-tomato-based sauce and a few basic Indian spices.
    Mushroom Matar Masala Recipe

    Air Fryer Frozen Okra

    You can make this amazing dish in an air fryer in under 30 minutes with a handful of spices and just one simple vegetable- frozen okra.

    air fryer frozen bhindi
    Air Fryer Frozen Okra
    Frozen okra is easy to make in the air fryer. With a few simple ingredients, you can make perfectly crispy, non-slimy okra in no time. 
    Air Fryer Frozen Okra Recipe

    Haryani Kadhi

    A simple soup-based kadhi made with besan (chickpea flour) and a few spices. Occasionally, it is cooked with farm-fresh green leafy vegetables like green bathua leaves or kachri (small wild melons).

    kadhi haryanvi
    Haryanvi Kadhi
    Haryanvi Kadhi – A yogurt-based, thick, and soupy consistency kadhi seasoned with some aromatic Indian spices. This kadhi can be had plain or served with steamed rice or roti.
    Haryanvi Kadhi Recipe

    Kale Sarson Ka Saag

    A healthy preparation of greens, made with a combination of kale and mustard greens. Leafy vegetables are cooked and then tempered with some onion, garlic, and some Indian spices in ghee[clarified butter] or oil. 

    sarson ka saag
    Kale Sarson Ka Saag
    Kale Sarson Ka Saag is a healthy variation of the traditional dish that incorporates kale in addition to mustard greens. This variation offers a unique flavor and a boost of additional nutrients, making it a healthy and tasty alternative.
    Kale Sarson Ka Saag Recipe

    low carb indian vegetarian recipes

    Instant Pot Palak Paneer

    A simple, flavorful way of incorporating green leafy vegetables, and protein, paneer (Indian cottage cheese), makes it a highly nutritious power-packed meal. Made with a handful of ingredients, this dish is ready in no time.

    Instant Pot Palak Paneer
    Instant Pot Palak Paneer
    This Instant Pot Palak Paneer is a quick, and healthy, one-pot version of a classic Indian dish. Soft, fresh paneer is served in a creamy, flavorful gravy made with spinach, onion, garlic, and aromatic spices.
    Instant Pot Palak Paneer Recipe

    Tomato Chokha

    Smoky, lip-smacking tomato chokha, made with fire-roasted tomatoes, herbs, and mustard oil. Traditionally, served with Litti, a stuffed roasted dough ball. I like to serve tomato chokha with almond roti.

    tomato chokha
    TOMATO CHOKHA
    Tomato Chokha or Bharata is a simple, zestful, smoky relish, made with fire-roasted tomatoes, fresh herbs, and mustard oil.
    Tomato Chokha Recipe

    Coriander Mint Chutney [Green Chutney]

    Coriander Mint Chutney or Green Chutney is a very popular chutney recipe from Indian Cuisine. It is one of the most basic chutney recipes accompanied by many Indian dishes.

    Coriander Mint Chutney/Green Chutney / Dhaniya Pudina Ki Chutney
    Coriander Mint Chutney or Green Chutney is a flavorful condiment or chutney typically served with Indian chaat recipes. Green chutney is made with coriander, mint and some Indian spices. Unique aroma of green chutney is absolutely amazing and enhances the taste and flavor of any dish!! 
    Coriander Mint Chutney Recipe

    Sindhi Tomato Kadhi

    The flavors from different vegetables blend in kadhi amazingly. Truly, it is the BEST kadhi. 

    Sindhi Tomato Kadhi
    Sindhi Tomato Kadhi, highly nutritious, flavorful, tangy kadhi made with roasted chickpea flour / besan, lots of fresh vegetables and some basic Indian spices. Typically this dish is served with some Aloo Tuk / Crispy potatoes and some steamed white rice.
    Sindhi Tomato Kadhi

    Bharwa Bhindi

    I have shared different ways to make the stuffing in the blog post. Be generous with the stuffing, as all the flavors in this dish mainly come from the stuffing mix (Bharwa Masala).

    Bharwan Bhindi (Stuffed Okra) - Stove Top, Air Fryer
    Bharwan Bhindi (Stuffed Okra) is a popular Indian side dish. This spicy, tangy, lip smacking dish, is prepared by stuffing okra with a unique blend of spices and cooked to perfection. This dish is typically served with some Indian flatbread such as roti, paratha or naan. This dish is VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE, PALEO and LOW-CARB recipe.
    Bharwa Bhindi Recipe

    Methi Aur Mooli Ki Sabzi

    Amazing taste, flavor, and healthy, Methi Aur Mooli Ki Sabzi is one of my family’s favorite dishes. 

    Methi Aur Mooli Ki Sabzi / Fenugreek And Radish Curry - Instant Pot, Stove 
    Methi Aur Mooli Ki Sabzi is a mildly flavored Daikon radish and greens stir fry, typically a North Indian dish. A very healthy and a easy preparation of greens using some basic Indian spices!!
    Methi Aur Mooli Ki Sabzi Recipe

    Air Fryer Baingan Fry [Eggplant]

    This is a simple and flavorful dish made with eggplant and some basic Indian spices.

    Air Fryer Eggplant / Baingan Fry
    Air Fryer eggplant is one of the best air fryer recipe I have tried thus far. This healthy air fryer recipes, fried eggplant is the best ways to cook eggplant.
    Air Fryer Baingan Fry Recipe

    Lauki Kofta Curry

    These koftas taste great immersed in the sauce, and make a great healthy snack or appetizer too. I like to make a big batch of koftas. Add some koftas to the curry, and enjoy some as an appetizer.  

    Lauki Kofta Curry / Bottle gourd Dumplings Curry
    Lauki kofta curry or Bottle gourd dumplings curry is a very popular recipe from North Indian Cuisine. Lauki Kofta or bottle gourd dumplings are immersed into flavorful onion and tomato base sauce and served with some Indian flatbread!!
    Lauki Kofta Curry Recipe

    Tomato Carrot Beetroot Soup

    Fresh ingredients used in the making of this soup add soothing flavors and balanced nutritional values to this soup. Great comfort soup for any time of the year!!

    Tomato Carrot Beetroot Soup
    Tomato Carrot Beetroot Soup Recipe

    Homemade Ghee

    Homemade ghee is economical and easy to make. Learn how to make ghee step by step in this post. I have shared all the tips that will help you achieve the best quality ghee at home. The post includes how to store this golden liquid ghee and ways to incorporate it into your diet.

    Homemade Ghee - Instant Pot, Stove Top
    Ghee is a staple in every Indian household. Loaded with it's health benefits, rich nutty flavor, nourishing  and aromatic, ghee is a must have in every Indian household. 
    How To Make Ghee Recipe

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