These days, everyone has become a lot more self-conscious when it comes to their health and restaurants are completely on the up-and-up about it so they are always coming up with ideas that are sure to please the customers gastronomically while keeping them healthy. It is a tricky balance, that much is for certain.
If you are determined to follow a health-conscious lifestyle, starting with your diet, then fear not. We are here to recommend dishes that are delicious and will support your efforts to stay healthy.
The top 10 best healthy Indian dishes in the UK are:
1. Aloo chat
Potatoes are an everyday meal accompaniment and deeply enjoyed across the world, commonly in the form of french fries. They may be irresistible but detrimental to your health. Lucky for you, they can be enjoyed in a healthy yet tasty way.
Perhaps it is expected to start the list off with a non-meat dish but aloo chaat has earned its spot here as it is both light and filling. The amount of potassium combined with mild carb levels is just right as well as light and filling. It can be enjoyed with a roti or two. A fantastic way to end your day.
2. Palak Paneer
Apart from french fries, cheese is also another undefeated global favourite. Not by itself, but when in combination with another dish. Burgers, sandwiches, pasta- they go hand in hand with mainly carbs. Cottage cheese is seen as diet food but if it is made with the right ingredients, the results can be deliciously filling. Thus, palak paneer is included in this list.
A lush, gravy dish made of cottage cheese and spinach. Healthy as it is delicious. You can have it with rice or paratha, up to you. It is not heavy on the stomach yet it fills you just about enough. Not to mention, who doesn't love cheese?
3. Lemon chicken
Chicken is a popular source of white protein. Consumed regularly, it is a commonly accepted part of everyday meals for non-vegetarians. Good news is, you can have it still but in moderation.
If you are looking for something mild and chicken-inclusive in your meal, this can easily become one of your favourite dishes. Tangy and soothing on the stomach, it can be combined with either rice or roti. You can have it during the day or dinner.
4. Sagwala:
Vegetables play a big part in having or maintaining a balanced diet. They should be consumed regularly in order to have a healthy and functioning digestive system, as well as purifying the toxins in our blood.
A spinach dish cooked with spices. If you are someone who prefers eating meat-free meals, this is something you may consider. It is more secondary during a full-course meal but enriched in iron and zinc. Absolutely good for your blood.
5. Vegan Balti
A vegetable by itself can raise your nutrient levels so a group of them would absolutely raise the health bars of your body. Wanna feel healthy and have vegetables that taste like a dream? Another suggested dish, sure to please your tongue with a surprising added touch.
A dream combination for vegetarian lovers. What more could they ask for when all of their beloved veggies are combined in one dish. Not just them, you can try it too. Who knows? Maybe you will come to love it.
6. Vegan Bhindi Masala
In Hindi language, okra or lady’s fingers is known as ‘bhindi’. It has a slimy texture, so cooking it can be tricky. But ultimately, it is worth the effort as the result is both nutritious and of course, tasty and tangy.
It is a staple ingredient in Indian home cooking and can be consumed semi-dry or with gravy. It has calcium and potassium so win-win for double the nutrients. This is also another perfect accompaniment for rice, roti or paratha, whichever you prefer.
7. Vegan Rogan Josh
By now, you are familiar with the nutrient workings of vegetables so prepare yourself when we tell you that you can have a vegetable rogan josh, a spicy and gravy filled curry which may sound unhealthy but it is absolutely not.
It is a signature Kashmiri cuisine, flavorfully spicy and most importantly, is beneficial to your health as it is low in calories and high in nutrients. The dish is filling without being heavy, and you can have this for either dinner or lunch.
8. Vegan Bhuna
You may have heard of chicken or lamb bhuna so a veggie version may be disconcerting but you will not regret adding this to your dietary plans. Vividly flavourful but easy on the stomach, not to mention the variety of vegetables included.
This dish is a Kashmiri specialty. It is slowly cooked to bring out the depths of flavour from spices and herbs sprinkled into it. Satisfy your curry craving in a healthy way with this.
9. Vegan Hyderabadi Dopiaza
A Hyderabadi specialty which goes way back in time and history. The versatility lies in the way it can be cooked for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian preferences.
As for Vegetable Hyderabadi Dopiaza, the aromatic blending of spices in combination with colourful vegetables makes this dish an absolute must.
You can enjoy it at dinner or lunch, up to you. One thing is for sure; it will become a daily dish for you.
10. Vegan Madras
This is one spicy yet flavorful vegetable dish, hailing from the Southern region of India. As it is one of the great vegetarian favourites, it is the last but not the least on this list. Packed to the brim with proteins, zinc and other nutrients, this dish looks after your health just the way you want it to.
When it comes to your health, there is no effort too great. It is not easy to change but you can always take it one day at a time. The reward will be a healthier and therefore a happier you.
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