65 low fat indian Recipes

vegetable oil (or canola oil), basmati rice, white & washed thoroughly, sugar (or agave nectar), green cardamom seeds, lightly crushed, golden raisin, milk (whole, low-fat , skim or unsweetened soy), almonds (or pistachios, finely chopped)

red lentil, water , as needed, ghee or 2 tbsp canola oil, onion, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, minced, whole coriander seeds, cumin seeds, dried red pepper flakes, cardamom seed, cinnamon sticks, broken, turmeric powder, salt, lemon juice or 1 tbsp tamarind paste, plain low-fat yogurt or 14 oz light coconut milk

whole milk yogurt (not low fat ), garlic cloves, minced, fresh ginger, minced, red pepper flakes, toasted cumin seed (heat whole cumin in a skillet over medium until aromatic 3 to 5 minutes), salt, black pepper, chunks zucchini (or summer squash), carrot, red onion, sweet pepper, potato (white or sweet ), sugar snap pea, corn on the cob

head of garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt , freshly ground pepper, cumin seeds, plain low-fat yogurt, chopped peeled seeded cucumber, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped fresh mint, minced seeded jalapeno, more) fresh lemon juice, mixed dried legumes (such as lentils and whole mung beans), basmati rice, garlic clove, minced, chopped peeled fresh ginger, jalapeno, seeded, minced, leaves from pea tendrils , arugula, or spinach, chopped, peas (from about 8 oz in pods), chopped, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped scallions, chopped fresh mint, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, divided

boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, olive oil, divided, chopped onion, chopped shallots, minced garlic, divided, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cardamom, ground mustard, ground turmeric, ground red pepper, grated whole nutmeg, chopped fresh mint, divided, kosher salt, divided, red bell peppers, low-fat greek-style plain yogurt, fresh lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper, divided, hamburger buns, toasted, torn radicchio

thick) piece beef rump roast , halved crosswise for easier cutting, fresh lemongrass stalks (about 3/4 inch wide at base), 1 or 2 outer leaves discarded, chopped shallots (from 2 large), sugar, ground coriander, ground turmeric, salt, cayenne or indian pure red-chile powder, vegetable oil, dried red chiles such as prik haeng, tamarind froma pliable block, water, fennel seeds, unsalted shelled roasted peanuts (10 1/2 oz), fresh lemongrass stalk (about 3/4 inch wide at base), 1 or 2 outer leaves discarded, onion, chopped, chopped peeled galangal (fresh or thawed frozen ), chopped peeled fresh ginger, ground coriander, cayenne or indian pure red-chile powder, vegetable oil, well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk (10 fl oz; not low-fat ), dark palm sugar or dark brown sugar, salt, water

vegetable oil, onions, sliced thinly, brown rice, curry powder, mustard seeds, salt, black pepper, water, dried lentils, fresh cilantro (coriander), low-fat sour cream or 1/2 cup yogurt

vegetable oil, sliced onion, uncooked long-grain brown rice, curry powder, mustard seeds, salt, black pepper, water, dried lentils, chopped fresh cilantro, low-fat sour cream

water, whole cardamom pods, fennel seeds, cinnamon stick, thick slice fresh ginger, darjeeling tea or 3 tbsp leaves, low-fat milk, sugar, orange peel, cinnamon sticks (optional)

canola oil, onion, finely chopped, cauliflower, cut into florets, basmati rice, mild indian curry paste (such as korma), vegetable stock, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, lentils, drained, rinsed, chopped coriander leaves (cilantro), mango chutney, to serve (optional)

boneless and skinless turkey breast half, reduced-sodium chicken broth, curry powder, cayenne pepper, salt, onion, ginger, chopped, cilantro leaf, chickpeas, drained and rinsed, low-fat plain yogurt, cilantro, chopped, cooked brown basmati rice

water - 1 cup, milk - 1 cup (i use low fat ), ginger - about a tsp grated (depends how strong you like it), tea leaves - 2tsp (i use the brand called red label tea. should be available in indian grocery stores), sugar - 2tsp (or to taste) i use raw, green cardamom - 5-6 (again depends how strong you like it)

mangoes, washed,peeled and diced ,retain seeds, turmeric powder, low-fat yogurt, beaten, salt, red chili powder, curry leaves, washed, green chilies , slit in between, water, oil, mustard seeds, methi seeds, cumin seed

white urad dal, water, plain low-fat yogurt, beaten, oil, mustard seeds, cumin seed, sugar, red chili powder, fresh curry leaves, washed and torn between the palms of your hands, green chilies, washed, salt, oil, to deep fry, chopped onions, to garnish, chopped fresh coriander leaves, to garnish, sweet chutney, to garnish (meethi)

water, vegetable bouillon granules, garlic cloves, crushed, onion, finely chopped, apple, peeled cored and diced, chili powder, ground ginger, turmeric powder, green beans, sliced, cauliflower, broken into small florets, carrots, sliced, potatoes, diced, water, tomato puree, sultanas, salt

indian curry paste, pork tenderloin , cut crosswise in half, chicken broth, divided, quinoa, rinsed and drained, fresh kale, washed and chopped, garlic cloves, pressed through a press, olive oil, low-fat plain yogurt (optional), fresh parsley sprig, for garnish

indian mild curry paste, tomato paste, low-fat plain yogurt, mayonnaise, diced cooked chicken, sultana raisin, toasted sliced almonds (garnish )

peeled and sliced/chopped cucumber, boiled diced potato (you can use leftover boiled potatoes), chopped tomato, chilled plain yogurt (you can use low/non-fat varieties), chat masala (use it for authenticity; available in indian stores) (optional), paprika, salt