Healthy Indian recipes

Whip up this easy Indian style Dahi soup made from yogurt, gram flour, chillies and spices. The lovely silky texture will make you go crazy about its taste when added a desi sizzling tadka and can be enjoyed with jeera-ajwain chapati. Nutritional Benefits: Buttermilk nourishes your entire body, helps it in cooling down. It fights against acidity and acid reflux. It aids the digestive system and can also regulate high blood pressure levels. It helps in strengthening the bones and teeth. Turmeric contains one of the most powerful antioxidant compound called curcumin which helps in fighting the inflammatory disease conditions like heart diseases, diabetes, and arthritis. It is also linked to improved brain functions and is also a potent anti-bacterial agent.

Clove and Tomato Soup can be a part of a fancy dinner party or light supper. This can be a comfort food when you’re not feeling well. Flavours of tangy tomato and this strong spice, clove shine in this good-for-you soup. Nutritional Benefits: Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. They are also a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate and vitamin K. They help in boosting immunity and keeping a check on blood pressure levels. Cloves help in improving digestion by stimulating the release of digestive enzymes. It is antibacterial and helps in the regulation of blood sugar levels. It protects your liver and can fight off common infections.

Your immune system requires protein, lipids, vitamins, and minerals which are abundantly found in carrots & broccoli. So, give your body a defense of immunity it needs with this delicious soup Nutritional Benefits: Zucchini is well known for its wonderful benefits for promoting healthy skin, aiding in weight loss, and improvement of digestion. Thyme is a wonderful herb that is excellent for sore throat, arthritis and stomach ache. Broccoli can help in building collagen that can help in wound repair and maintenance of tissue and bone health. It is also a rich source of Vitamin C and polyphenols that help build your body’s defense mechanism.

What’s better than a hot, comforting bowl of soup on a busy tiring night or a lazy Sunday afternoon? This self-satiating soup is vegan and really simple with just a few ingredients. Enjoy this delicious soup in no time! Nutritional Benefits: Carrots are a particularly good source of beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin K, potassium and antioxidants. They boost digestive health and are also essential to protect and enhance your vision. They are a weight loss friendly food and have been linked to lower cholesterol levels. Coriander is a wonderful source of dietary fiber, manganese, iron and magnesium as well. It helps in lowering blood cholesterol levels and management of high blood sugar. Vitamin K found in coriander helps in fighting or preventing Alzheimer’s disease.

This recipe is ideal to have when you’re back to your room, exhausted after travelling and yearn for something light and simple, yet palatable! The tender mushroom bites make this warm bowl of yummy mushroom soup creamy and delightful. Nutritional Benefits: Mushrooms are low in calories, are great sources of fiber and protein (good for plant-based diets). They also provide many important nutrients, including the B vitamins, selenium, potassium, copper, and vitamin D (particularly when exposed to the sun). Thus help in protecting overall body functions. Celery is a great source of important antioxidants, it reduces inflammation, and has an alkalizing effect. It is rich in vitamins and minerals with a low glycemic index. It is ideal for people with high cholesterol levels and blood pressure, as well as heart disease.

The refreshing combination of lemon and coriander along gives you a healthy soup that can brighten up your day, anytime! Lemon Coriander soup is full of Vitamin C and is low in calories. This light and nutritious soup will make you feel refreshed. Nutritional Benefits: Lemon is a rich source of Vitamin C that boosts your immunity, protects you from common infections, and fights free radicals. Lemon also promotes hydration and gives the necessary boost to your metabolism. Coriander is a wonderful source of dietary fiber, manganese, iron and magnesium as well. It helps in lowering blood cholesterol levels and management of high blood sugar. Vitamin K found in coriander helps in fighting or preventing Alzheimer’s disease.

This soup is packed with ingredients that complement each other in a palatable yet healthy manner so that you relish your body while healing it too. This strong flavoured vegan soup will help your stomach to aid in digestion. Nutritional Benefits: Garlic helps in reduction of cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and aids in the reduction of heart diseases. It has potent anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties. It can help fight common cold and indigestion issues. Broccoli is a great source of vitamins K and C, a good source of folate (folic acid) and also provides potassium and fiber. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and protects the body from damaging free radicals.

Spinach and garlic makes a perfect blend of this flavoursome, bright-green soup. Rich and creamy, yet light, this recipe can be served as an appetizer as well or can be a part of the dinner. Enjoy the aroma of fresh spinach stalks with the richness of milk. Nutritional Benefits: Spinach is loaded with goodness of iron that gives you energy and prevents the occurrence of anemia. It is also a good source of dietary calcium and can help fight against bone and joint diseases. It also helps in the management of diabetes and lowering of blood pressure. Milk is rich in protein, calcium and potassium. Thus, it provides a good source of energy, helps preventing the strength of bones and teeth and lowering of blood pressure.

Soup is healthy, filling and an easy way to pack some more vegetables into the day. The crunchy and chewy texture of barley is warming and comforting in this easy homemade vegetarian barley and vegetable soup recipe. NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS: Barley is a whole grain that is a rich source of B vitamins, including niacin, thiamine and pyridoxine. Carrots are a particularly good source of beta carotene, fibre, vitamin K1, potassium and antioxidants.