Indian recipes 5

 Here are some more **healthy Indian recipes** that are nutritious and delicious. --- ### **1. Oats Masala Dosa (Fiber-Rich Crepes)** A crispy, healthy twist to the traditional dosa. #### **Ingredients:** - 1 cup oats (powdered) - ½ cup rice flour - ¼ cup sooji (semolina) - 1 small onion (chopped) - 1 green chili (chopped) - ½ tsp cumin seeds - ½ cup curd - Water as needed - Salt to taste - Oil for cooking #### **Instructions:** 1. Mix oats flour, rice flour, and sooji in a bowl. 2. Add curd, water, salt, cumin, onion, and green chili. Mix well. 3. Heat a non-stick tawa and spread the batter into a thin dosa. 4. Cook with a little oil until crispy. 5. Serve with coconut chutney. ✅ **Health Benefits:** High in fiber, good for digestion, and keeps you full longer. --- ### **2. Drumstick Leaves Dal (Iron-Rich Lentil Curry)** A traditional dish packed with essential nutrients. #### **Ingredients:** - ½ cup toor dal (pigeon pea lentils) - ½ cup drumstick leaves - 1 small tomato (chopped) - 1 green chili (chopped) - ½ tsp turmeric powder - 1 tsp mustard seeds - 1 tsp ghee - Salt to taste #### **Instructions:** 1. Cook toor dal with turmeric and water in a pressure cooker (3 whistles). 2. Heat ghee, add mustard seeds and green chili. Sauté for a minute. 3. Add tomatoes and drumstick leaves, cook for 5 minutes. 4. Add cooked dal and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes. 5. Serve with rice or roti. ✅ **Health Benefits:** Rich in iron, improves immunity, and supports digestion. --- ### **3. Rajgira Paratha (Gluten-Free Amaranth Flatbread)** A high-protein, gluten-free option. #### **Ingredients:** - 1 cup rajgira (amaranth) flour - 1 boiled potato (mashed) - ½ tsp cumin powder - ½ tsp rock salt - Water as needed - Ghee for cooking #### **Instructions:** 1. Mix rajgira flour, mashed potato, cumin powder, and salt. 2. Add water gradually to form a soft dough. 3. Roll into parathas and cook on a tawa with ghee. 4. Serve with yogurt or chutney. ✅ **Health Benefits:** Gluten-free, rich in protein, and easy to digest. --- ### **4. Moong Sprout Chaat (Protein-Packed Snack)** A light and refreshing snack loaded with nutrients. #### **Ingredients:** - 1 cup moong sprouts - ½ small cucumber (chopped) - ½ small tomato (chopped) - ½ small onion (chopped) - ½ tsp chaat masala - ½ tsp lemon juice - 1 tbsp fresh coriander (chopped) - Salt to taste #### **Instructions:** 1. Mix moong sprouts with cucumber, tomato, and onion. 2. Add chaat masala, lemon juice, salt, and mix well. 3. Garnish with coriander and serve fresh. ✅ **Health Benefits:** High in protein, aids digestion, and supports weight loss. --- ### **5. Lauki Thepla (Bottle Gourd Flatbread)** A healthy and hydrating meal option. #### **Ingredients:** - 1 cup whole wheat flour - ½ cup grated lauki (bottle gourd) - ½ tsp turmeric powder - ½ tsp cumin seeds - 1 green chili (chopped) - 1 tbsp fresh coriander (chopped) - Salt to taste - Water as needed - Ghee for cooking #### **Instructions:** 1. Mix wheat flour, grated lauki, turmeric, cumin, green chili, coriander, and salt. 2. Add water gradually to form a soft dough. 3. Roll into theplas and cook on a tawa with ghee. 4. Serve with yogurt or pickle. ✅ **Health Benefits:** Hydrating, supports digestion, and helps in weight management. --- ### **6. Besan Cabbage Chilla (Savory Gram Flour Pancake)** A quick, fiber-rich meal for any time of the day. #### **Ingredients:** - 1 cup besan (gram flour) - ½ cup cabbage (shredded) - ½ small onion (chopped) - ½ tsp turmeric powder - ½ tsp cumin seeds - 1 green chili (chopped) - Water as needed - Salt to taste - Oil for cooking #### **Instructions:** 1. Mix besan, cabbage, onion, turmeric, cumin, green chili, and salt. 2. Add water to make a smooth batter. 3. Heat a tawa, pour batter, and spread into a chilla shape. 4. Cook with little oil until golden brown on both sides. 5. Serve with green chutney. ✅ **Health Benefits:** High in fiber, promotes gut health, and rich in vitamins. --- ### **7. Ragi Ladoo (Calcium-Rich Sweet Snack)** A healthy and tasty energy booster. #### **Ingredients:** - 1 cup ragi (finger millet) flour - ½ cup jaggery (grated) - ½ cup grated coconut - 2 tbsp ghee - ½ tsp cardamom powder #### **Instructions:** 1. Dry roast ragi flour in a pan until fragrant. 2. Add grated jaggery, coconut, and cardamom powder. Mix well. 3. Add melted ghee and mix until it binds together. 4. Shape into small ladoos and let them cool. 5. Store in an airtight container. ✅ **Health Benefits:** High in calcium, boosts energy, and improves bone strength. --- ### **8. Sprouted Bajra Salad (Pearl Millet Salad)** A crunchy and nutritious salad. #### **Ingredients:** - 1 cup sprouted bajra (pearl millet) - ½ small cucumber (chopped) - ½ small tomato (chopped) - ½ small onion (chopped) - ½ tsp lemon juice - ½ tsp black salt - ½ tsp roasted cumin powder #### **Instructions:** 1. Mix sprouted bajra with cucumber, tomato, and onion. 2. Add lemon juice, black salt, and cumin powder. Toss well. 3. Serve chilled. ✅ **Health Benefits:** Rich in fiber, good for digestion, and controls blood sugar. --- ### **9. Beetroot Raita (Cooling Yogurt Dish)** A great side dish for digestion and immunity. #### **Ingredients:** - 1 small beetroot (grated) - 1 cup curd - ½ tsp cumin powder - ½ tsp black salt - 1 tbsp fresh coriander (chopped) #### **Instructions:** 1. Mix grated beetroot with curd, cumin powder, and black salt. 2. Garnish with fresh coriander. 3. Serve chilled with roti or rice. ✅ **Health Benefits:** Good for digestion, high in antioxidants, and improves gut health. --- These **new healthy Indian recipes** are easy to prepare and packed with essential nutrients. 

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