We all love the aromatic, rich, and creamy Indian foods that use fresh produce and are flavored with bold healing spices. Although traditionally Indian food is served with rice and bread, it’s easy to enjoy it with low-carb sides such as cauliflower rice, low-carb flatbreads, and tortillas. Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Minstry of Curry
What is Low Carb Diet
Low carb diet recommends foods that are low in net carbohydrates and high in protein and fat. There are several variations of this diet such as the keto diet and some others that are stricter with the amount of carb intake. If you are on a low-carb diet for health reasons I would highly recommend consulting with your doctor, nutritionist, or dietician. This recipe collection simply has meal suggestions that can help you choose low-carb meals and swap some of the high-carb sides that are usually served with Indian foods. Here is a more detailed article on How to Calculate Net Carbs
Low Carb Side Dishes
Eating Low carb Indian meals is easy by simply switching out white rice or brown rice with cauliflower rice and substituting roti, naan or parathas with low carb breads. There are a few low-carb flatbreads and tortillas you can buy to substitute traditional bread. I have tried mission foods low carb tortillas, available in most grocery stores, and Siete foods’ grain-free tortillas available in Whole Foods. Both of them have a delightful texture and taste perfect with all of my recipes
Indian Soups
Here are five of our favorite soups that are hearty, warming, and flavor-packed. From the restaurant-favorite Mulligatawny soup to the Lemon coriander soup and a simple tomato beet soup (serve with keto croutons or chips) these one-pot soups are also easy to make.
Indian Vegetarian Main Meals
From the whole Tandoori Cauliflower to Gobi Manchurian and Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps, these vegetarian dishes are perfect with a crunchy salad or raita. I have included the carbs (not NET carbs) and protein amounts for each recipe along with serving suggestions.
Indian Chicken and Seafood Main Meals
From Korma to Vindaloo and Tikka Masala to Karahi, I am sharing our family’s favorite chicken curries. These curries are perfect to pair with low-carb bread or rice. Protein- Packed recipes like Tandoori Chicken, Chili Chicken, Tandoori fish, and kebobs pair well with crunchy salads.
Serve with cucumber raita
Note: Use Cassava flour in place of all-purpose flour to lower the carbs.
Serve with Cucumber Salad or Spicy Cabbage Salad
Serve with Lemon cauliflower rice or Mission Foods low carb Tortillas or Siete Foods Almond Flour Tortillas
Serve with Mission Foods low carb Tortillas or Siete Foods Almond Flour Tortillas
Serve with raita and Mission Foods low-carb Tortillas or Siete Foods Almond Flour Tortillas
Serve with cucumber raita and Mission Foods low carb Tortillas or Siete Foods Almond Flour Tortillas
Serve with Mission Foods low carb Tortillas or Siete Foods Almond Flour Tortillas
Serve with Mission Foods low carb Tortillas or Siete Foods Almond Flour Tortillas
Serve with Cauliflower Rice or Mission Foods low carb Tortillas or Siete Foods Almond Flour Tortillas
Serve with Cauliflower Rice or Mission Foods low carb Tortillas or Siete Foods Almond Flour Tortillas
Serve with Lemon cauliflower rice or Mission Foods low carb Tortillas or Siete Foods Almond Flour Tortillas
Serve with kakdi raita and Mission Foods low carb Tortillas or Siete Foods Almond Flour Tortillas
Serve with Lemon cauliflower rice or Mission Foods low carb Tortillas or Siete Foods Almond Flour Tortillas
Serve with cucumber salad
Serve with Mission Foods low carb Tortillas or Siete Foods Almond Flour Tortillas
Low Carb Desserts
Do you crave something sweet after Indian food? Here are 2 low-carb desserts to try: Serve with Cauliflower jeera rice or low-carb tortillas Serve with a side salad - cucumber salad, arugula salad, or kale salad Serve with Cauliflower jeera rice or Mission Foods low carb Tortillas or Siete Foods Almond Flour Tortillas Serve with Cauliflower Rice or Mission Foods low carb Tortillas or Siete Foods Almond Flour Tortillas Serve with Lemon cauliflower rice or Mission Foods low carb Tortillas or Siete Foods Almond Flour Tortillas Serve with Cauliflower Rice and cucumber salad Serve with cucumber salad or spicy cabbage salad Serve with Lemon cauliflower rice or Mission Foods low carb Tortillas or Siete Foods Almond Flour Tortillas Serve with cauliflower rice or Mission Foods low carb Tortillas or Siete Foods Almond Flour Tortillas Serve with cauliflower rice or Mission Foods low carb Tortillas or Siete Foods Almond Flour Tortillas Serve with cucumber salad or spicy cabbage salad Serve with Lemon cauliflower rice or Mission Foods low carb Tortillas or Siete Foods Almond Flour Tortillas Serve with Lemon cauliflower rice and raita Serve with Lemon cauliflower rice and cucumber salad Serve with cucumber salad and pickled onions Serve with Lemon cauliflower rice Serve with Lemon cauliflower rice and cucumber salad Serve with cucumber salad and pickled onions Serve with Cauliflower jeera rice and spicy cabbage salad All-purpose flour can be substituted with cassava flour for low carb Serve with Lemon cauliflower rice and spicy cabbage salad Serve with Lemon cauliflower rice and cucumber salad
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Hope you enjoy these low-carb Indian recipes. You just might find something new that becomes a favorite!
