The task of filtering out JUST 7 Indian dishes that you didn’t know were Keto was a hard one. Indian cuisine is a colourful one, packed with punch. In India, we’ve all grown up eating a variety of cuisines. We have a different type of cuisine for each region of the country, be it north, east, west or south. The common factor in each is the rich and strong flavours of the various spices we use.
Many traditional Indian dishes can be adapted to fit a ketogenic diet, also known as the “keto diet,” which is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet that is designed to help the body enter a state of ketosis, in which it burns fat for energy instead of carbohydrates.
The presumption of Indian food being too rich, oily and flavourful might make you question its relevance as diet food. However, the herbs and spices that we use extensively are not only flavourful but also contain low amounts of carbs. Therefore, with discipline and moderation, you can easily incorporate your favourite cuisine into your Keto diet.
Following the growing trend of a society becoming more health-conscious by the day, below are 7 dishes you can incorporate into your Keto diet which will help you lose weight without the need to sacrifice your favourite Indian dishes:
Here’s A Peek Into 7 Indian Dishes You Didn’t Know Were Keto
Sarso ka Saag
Hailing from the northern region of the Indian Subcontinent, sarso ka saag is an Indian delicacy made from mustard greens cooked in an array of spices. Found extensively during the winter, Sarso is extremely low in carbs and therefore, is very Keto-friendly.
GO ahead and add a spoonful of Ghee, this will not only make it tastier than it already is but will also add good fats, making it “Keto-friendlier”.
Chicken Vindaloo
If you like spicy food, then there’s no way you’ve not heard of chicken vindaloo. Based on the Portuguese dish ‘ Carne De Vinha D’alhos’, vindaloo is a spicy Indian curry from Goa. But there’s not much you need to change to make this fiery classic Keto-friendly. Also, just be sure to eliminate the potatoes and you’re good to go.
Palak Paneer
Palak or Spinach is the most commonly consumed superfood on a Keto diet since it\’s low in carbs and high in fibre.
A 100g of raw spinach contains just 3.8g of carbs. Pureed and paired with cottage cheese. Palak Paneer is not just extremely delicious but also a combination of ingredients low on carbs making it a perfect addition to your Keto plan.
Butter Chicken
The most popular Indian dish in the global community is Butter chicken. The rich and creamy combination of tender chicken pieces cooked with tomatoes and a succulent yoghurt marinade. It’s simple, everyone loves butter chicken! And lucky for us that butter chicken paired with cauliflower rice makes it a perfect low-carb and Keto-friendly meal.
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Bharta
Baigan or Eggplant Aubergine is a highly nutritious low-carb vegetable and is the key element of “Baigan Ka Bharta”. Bharta is basically a Hindi term used to define a mashed form of eggplant. It is made by roasting an eggplant on an open flame or charcoal and then mashing/mincing and cooking it in Indian spices. A 100g portion of eggplant has approximately 6g of carbs (As per USDA) which makes it a great Keto meal option.
South Indian Curry with Egg
A simple home-cooked gravy and boiled eggs made from coconut oil, mustard seeds, cinnamon, cardamom, peppercorns, green chillies, and a variety of spices, nothing can go wrong when it comes to this dish. It’s rich in protein and low in carbs, you can pair this dish with Keto flour naan or roti to make a perfect Keto-friendly meal.
Coconut Shrimp Curry
This one is for seafood lovers! Coconut Shrimp Curry is a low-carb, protein-rich dish that’ll take less than 30 mins to cook and 100g of coconut milk contains merely 6 g of carbs making it a frequently used ingredient in a Keto diet. It is extremely rich and flavorful and can be paired effortlessly with Cauliflower rice. It is a perfect meal for all the sea-food lovers out there giving the Keto diet a try.
In Conclusion
If done correctly, the Keto-diet is very effective in accelerating weight loss. However, being on a diet should not result in you sacrificing your favourite Indian dishes. The dishes listed above will assure that you do not lose your zest for rich and flavourful Indian food even after adopting a Keto diet.
These are of course just 7 Indian dishes that you didn’t know were Keto from a long list. So please don’t let the limited listings worry you! There are several other Indian favourites of yours that you can prepare and incorporate into your Keto diet without any difficulties.
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