HEALTHY RECIPES COLLECTIONS

Read about award-winning cookbook author Raghavan Iyer's culinary travels through India.

Indian cuisine is packed with flavor and the liberal use of fresh vegetables, legumes, yogurt, rice and other grains make it inherently healthy as well. Spices form the backbone of Indian cooking, and although the list of spices and techniques used to prepare some recipes can be intimidating, they provide tantalizing layers of flavors in a matter of minutes. Whether you’re preparing a quick curry for an easy weeknight meal or a medley of dishes for an Indian-themed dinner party, you’ll find these recipes to be healthy, flavorful and delicious.

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Healthy Indian Main Dish Recipes

• Basmati Rice & Curry Casserole (Chana aur Sarson ka Saag Biryani)
• Cauliflower & Red Lentil Curry
• Chicken Curry with Yogurt
• Chicken Mulligatawny
• Curried Chicken with Sweet Potatoes & Cauliflower
• Curried Turkey Cutlets with Dried Apricots
  
• Five-Vegetable Curry
• Garam Masala Lamb Chops with Apricot Couscous
• Ginger, Split Pea & Vegetable Curry (Subzi dalcha)
• Indian Spiced Shrimp
  
• Indian Vegetable Stew
  
• Madras Chicken & Broccoli Salad
  
• Saag Tofu
  
• Saute of Shrimp with Fragrant Indian Spices
  
• Salmon with Roasted Chile-Mango Sauce
  
• Spicy Stewed Potatoes & Spinach with Buttermilk (Aloo chaas)
  
• Tandoori Chicken
• Wok-Seared Chicken & Vegetables (Kadhai murghi)

Healthy Indian Sides, Desserts & Beverage Recipes

• Cucumber Raita
  
• Green Beans Indian-Style
  
• Griddle-Cooked Corn Flatbread (Makkai Ki Roti)
• Indian-Spiced Kale & Chickpeas
  
• Mango Bread Pudding with Chai Spices
  
• Mango-Chile Chutney (Aam Chutney)
  
• Mango Lassi Smoothie
  
• Potato Curry with Peas
  
• Spiced Corn & Rice Pilaf

Healthy Indian Menus

Indian Entertaining Menu
Cucumber Raita
Mango-Chile Chutney (Aam Chutney)
Griddle-Cooked Corn Flatbread (Makkai Ki Roti)
Garam Masala Lamb Chops with Apricot Couscous
Ginger, Split Pea & Vegetable Curry (Subzi dalcha)
Indian-Spiced Kale & Chickpeas
Mango Bread Pudding with Chai Spices

Quick Indian Menu
Wok-Seared Chicken & Vegetables (Kadhai murghi)
Whole-wheat naan
Mango Lassi Smoothie

Healthy Cooking Tips

• Have leftover Mango-Chile Chutney or a jar of chutney? Try whisking it into yogurt for a quick dressing, dip or marinade; serve alongside grilled meat, fish or chicken; blend with reduced-fat cream cheese for a zingy spread.
• To toast spices, heat a small dry skillet over medium heat. Add spices and cook until golden brown and nutty-smelling, shaking the pan occasionally to prevent burning, for 10 to 20 seconds.

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