10 Indian Vegetarian Dishes For Weight Loss

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 12, 2023

Vegetable Stir-Fry

A colorful mix of various vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and beans stir-fried with minimal oil and flavored with herbs and spices, is one perfect pick if you are looking to lose flab and maintain your weight. (Pic: Freepik)

Palak Paneer

A classic dish made with spinach and paneer, cooked in a spiced tomato and onion gravy, palak paneer is ideal food if you looking to watch your weight.

Moong Dal Khichdi

A simple and wholesome dish, this khichdi is made from moong dal and rice, cooked together with turmeric and mild spices. This is a great food for weight watchers.

Cauliflower Tikka Masala

High in fibre, cauliflower will keep you full for longer and prevent overeating, which is important for weight loss. You can have marinated cauliflower florets roasted or grilled and then cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce, served with roti or brown rice.

Baingan Bharta

Low in calories and containing the goodness of brinjal, this is a perfect veg dish to have if you're watching weight. The dish includes roasted and mashed eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices.

Chana Salad

This perfect dish for weight watchers is actually a refreshing salad made from boiled chickpeas, diced cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and coriander, tossed with lemon juice and chaat masala.

Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Tofu, bell peppers, mushrooms, and other vegetables cooked in a flavourful sauce is yummy. You can have it with quinoa or whole wheat noodles.

Sprout Salad

A nutritious salad made from sprouted moong beans or other legumes, combined with chopped vegetables and a tangy dressing, is a perfect weight loss food.

Rajma Curry

Kidney beans cooked in a spicy tomato-onion gravy, served with brown rice or whole wheat roti can be your go-to diet whil watching your weight.

Methi Thepla

Whole wheat flatbreads, known as thepla in Gujarati, made with fenugreek leaves ( or methi) and spices, is an excellent food for weight loss.

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