High Protein And Low Carb Indian Diet
If you are following a low-carb diet and love Indian food, choosing the right dishes can get tricky. Here's a collection of 37 healthy and easy-to-make Low Carb Indian food recipes that you can enjoy while watching your carbs.
This collection includes delicious drinks, appetizers, snacks and a wide variety of curry recipes that are sure to please vegetarians and meat eaters alike!
These low Carb Indian recipes include popular restaurant classics as well as traditional homestyle dishes, made in your pressure cooker, air fryer or stovetop.
My husband and I have been on a low-carb diet for the last few years. Reducing carbohydrates has become an essential way for us to reduce and maintain weight. We do have a few cheat days when we indulge in dishes we love, just less frequently, and in moderation.
Indian food spreads tend to have high-carb components like rice, roti, paratha, potatoes (aloo), peas, lentils, and so on. Eating low carb or Keto Indian food is more challenging on a vegetarian diet.
In this post, I list 35+ low carb Indian food recipes and Keto Indian recipes , including Low Carb Indian Vegetarian Recipes . I will keep adding to this collection, so be sure to bookmark it by clicking on the heart icon ❤️ on your right.
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- Why Eat a Low Carb Diet?
- Keto vs. Low Carb Diet
- How to Calculate Net Carbs
- Low Carb Indian Drinks
- Chicken, Meat & Seafood (Under 10g net carbs per serving)
- Low-Carb Indian Vegetarian Recipes: (Under 10 grams Net Carbs per Serving)
- Low Carb Substitute for Rice
- Low Carb Substitute for Roti
- Common Questions
Why Eat a Low Carb Diet?
As per Mayo Clinic, low-carb diets may help prevent or improve serious health conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease . You can find more information on Low-Carb Diet on their website.
Keto vs. Low Carb Diet
Ketogenic diets, referred to as 'keto', require keeping daily carbs under 50 grams and ideally less than 20 grams of carbs. Low carb diets typically recommend taking in less than 100 grams of carbs a day.
How to Calculate Net Carbs
Net carbs refers to the carbs that are absorbed by the body. When evaluating a dish, it is important to calculate the net carbohydrates. Net carbs is simply total carbs minus the carbs from fiber (and sugar alcohol, if present).
Net Carbs= Total Carbs - Fiber
Few things to remember while counting net carbs:
- Simple Formula: Total Carbs - Fiber = Net Carbs. The fiber content makes a big difference when calculating net carbs.
- For accurate calculations, find the Total Carbohydrates number listed on a package's Nutrition Info panel. Then, check the 'suggested' serving size and adjust that based on the amount you eat.
- For grains, lentils and legumes, the default nutritional information is listed for 'uncooked' grains. Adjust that and calculate for cooked quantities that you are consuming.
- Sugar Alcohol content present in processed food items should also be subtracted from total carbs since the body does not absorb it.
Let us check out some of the BEST High Protein Low Carb Indian Recipes !
Please note: Before following any diet plan, I recommend checking with your doctor. The nutrition facts listed in these recipes are estimates based on a nutritional calculator and a standard serving size, I recommend cross-checking with your preferred calculators.
Low Carb Indian Drinks
Enjoy these refreshing drinks without the guilt!
Chicken, Meat & Seafood (Under 10g net carbs per serving)
Some recipes include a pot-in-pot rice option. Skip the basmati rice and serve these curries with Cauliflower-rice instead, and enjoy a low-carb meal. See notes and instructions for Cauli-rice at the bottom of this post.
Tandoori Chicken Wings
These tandoori chicken wings are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and flavored with Indian spices. Made easily in the oven or air fryer.
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Instant Pot Tandoori Whole Chicken
Tender, juicy and packed with flavor, here's a fail-proof pressure cooker recipe for Whole Tandoori Chicken, a classic Indian style Roasted Chicken. Enjoy this low-carb, keto-friendly and gluten-free recipe which gives amazing results with very little effort.
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Healthy Salmon Patties | Salmon Burger
A healthy and flavor packed recipe for salmon patties loaded with vegetables and herbs. Enjoy them as an appetizer or over a salad for a low carb lunch, or turn them into a delicious salmon burger in under 30 minutes!
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Tandoori Chicken Recipe
An easy Tandoori Chicken Recipe with chicken marinated in an authentic yogurt-spice blend is baked until juicy and crisp in air fryer, oven, Instant Pot or outdoor grill.
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Chicken Korma- Instant Pot | Stove
Chicken Korma, a mildly spiced Indian Chicken curry made by simmering chicken with floral Indian spices and creamy coconut milk. It's an easy one-pot meal with cumin rice cooked right alongside, ready in 30-minutes!
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Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala! A quick and healthy, one-pot pressure cooker recipe for this extremely popular Indian curry. And the best part is, you get the same rich and creamy taste without using any heavy cream.
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Instant Pot Mutton Curry | Goat Curry
Easy recipe for Goat Curry or Mutton Masala in Instant Pot pressure cooker. Tender and juicy meat in a flavorful yogurt based sauce that is seasoned with warm Indian spices and crushed cardamom. Serve it with basmati rice and raita and enjoy a hearty Indian meal.
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Creamy Lamb Korma
Easy Instant Pot recipe for Creamy Lamb Korma. Lamb stew meat is cooked in a creamy coconut sauce, seasoned with warm spices and pressure cooked to a melt-in-the-mouth perfection.
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Coconut Fish Curry
White flaky fish simmered in creamy coconut milk and seasoned with fragrant Indian spices, that's all there is to this simple and delicious recipe for southern-Indian style Fish Curry made in the pressure cooker!
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Chicken Vindaloo in Instant Pot
This Chicken Vindaloo recipe is a variation of the popular Indian curry dish from Goa on the west coast of India. I tweaked the traditional vindaloo recipe to make it a weeknight recipe that can be made in 30 minutes.
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Dhaba Style Keema
This Dhaba Style Keema curry features ground lamb swimming in a boldly spiced and creamy tomato-based masala using the Instant Pot or Stove.
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Low-Carb Indian Vegetarian Recipes: (Under 10 grams Net Carbs per Serving)
And here are some Indian Vegetarian options for you. If you're specifically looking for Low carb Indian Vegetarian Recipes, they will be the ones made with Paneer (Indian firm cottage cheese cubes).
Paneer is the king of protein in low carb Indian vegetarian food. You can find an easy recipe to make Paneer from scratch below:
Easy Stuffed Mushrooms
Crisp mushroom caps filled with a veggie, herb and cheese mix! These mouth watering Stuffed Mushrooms are a perfect vegetarian and keto-friendly appetizer, ready in under 30-minutes using an Airfryer, oven or the new Mealthy Crisplid. Serve a platter of these at your next party or just make them for snack-time!
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Green Beans and Carrots: Instant Pot or Stir-fry
A quick and flavorful side of green beans and carrots sautéed with coconut flakes, this Green Beans and Carrots recipe is a great accompaniment to many entrées. Stir-fry or cook it in your Instant Pot and enjoy this vegan and gluten-free side dish in less than 30 minutes.
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Sarson Ka Saag | Spiced Mustard Greens
Sarson ka Saag is a leafy-vegetable preparation from Punjab, in the north of India. Traditionally a winter-time speciality, it is prepared with mustard greens & spinach, seasoned with onions, ginger, garlic, & warm Indian spices. It is usually served with makki ki roti, which is a cornmeal flatbread.
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Vegetable Korma in Instant Pot | Stove
Vegetable Korma is a mild and creamy vegetable curry that gets its rich flavor from cashews and cream. It is vegetarian and gluten-free, and can easily be made vegan. In this easy recipe, I put together this Indian delicacy in just 30 minutes using an Instant Pot or stove!
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15-Minute Kadai paneer
15-Minute Kadai paneer is a delicious & elegant dish made with Paneer, peppers & onions. Seasoned with fragrant Indian spices, this is a real crowd pleaser.
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Here's another Low Carb Collection: Low Carb Cocktails
Low Carb Substitute for Rice
Since Indian curries and stir-fries have a flavorful sauce, you need something to soak up all those flavorful juices, which is why rice is a key component of an Indian meal.
How Many Carbs in Cooked Rice
- 1 cup of cooked white rice has about 44 grams of net carbs, and,
- 1 cup of cooked brown rice has around 42 grams of net carbs.
Since rice is very high-carb, smarter substitutes like Cauliflower rice work great. Cauliflower rice is basically finely shredded cauliflower head. My local grocery stores, including Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Safeway etc, all carry fresh and frozen 'Riced Cauliflower'.
But it is very easy to make it at home. Follow this easy recipe and make Cauliflower rice from scratch!
How to Cook Cauliflower Rice
You can follow the microwave instructions listed on the package, or simply saute it on the stove. Here's a recipe I make weekly! It goes great with all kinds of Indian dishes and takes less than 10 minutes to put together!
For another real simple recipe, here's what I do:
- Heat a skillet or fry pan on medium-high heat for a few minutes.
- Add olive oil or coconut oil and add the riced cauliflower.
- Sprinkle salt to taste. Keep stirring till the cauliflower rice turns soft and cooks 75% of the way. Takes about 6-8 minutes.
- Don't over cook it as it will turn to mush. If it has a little bite to it, it mimics the texture of 'rice'.
Low Carb Substitute for Roti
Roti: Store-bought Almond Tortillas work as a great low-carb Roti. Recently, I came across Mission Carb Balance Whole Wheat Tortillas, and I'be been enjoying them occasionally. I get them from my local grocery store, and they are available on Amazon too. Depending on the size, each tortilla has 2-3 grams of net carbs.
Lettuce Wraps: For dry dishes like Fish Tikka, Tandoori Chicken and Kadai Paneer, I find lettuce cups as the easiest substitute. I turn them into lettuce wraps and enjoy with a drizzle of Cilantro Chutney. You can also use them to make Chicken Kathi rolls or Paneer kathi Rolls.
Common Questions
Are Dals (lentils) and Chickpeas / Beans Low Carb?
The short answer to this is 'No'. 1 cup (180 grams) of cooked lentils contains 36 grams of carbs. After you subtract the 14 grams of fiber, it still has 22 grams of net carbs.
Similarly, 1 cup (160–200 grams) of cooked beans and legumes contains carbs ranging between 44- 49 grams. After deducting fiber, ranging between 9-16 grams, they still average around 30 grams net carbs per serving.
Depending on personal tolerance and dietary restrictions, you may be able to include small amounts on a low-carb diet. (check with your physician)
Is Quinoa Low Carb?
I see so many recipes mislabel quinoa as a low-carb alternative to rice. Quinoa is a seed that's packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients. But it is not a low-carb food. A cup of cooked quinoa has more than 39 grams of carbohydrates. That's more than in the same amount of brown rice and almost as many carbs as in white rice.
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High Protein And Low Carb Indian Diet
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