Despite being delicious and convenient, Indian takeout can be loaded with extra cream and sodium. Luckily, it’s easy to make at-home versions of your favorite dishes featuring healthier tweaks like adding extra veggies, using Greek yogurt instead of heavy sauces and opting for oats to lighten pancakes. Here, seven Indian-inspired recipes that clock in at less than 415 calories.
1. SLOW COOKER SWEET POTATO CURRY | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 273; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 1mg; Sodium: 545mg; Carbohydrate: 60g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 7g
2. CHICKEN TANDOORI NAAN-ZZAS | IVY MANNING
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 414; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 70mg; Sodium: 629mg; Carbohydrate: 48g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 20g
3. OATS UTTAPAM PANCAKES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 169; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 44mg; Carbohydrate: 32g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 8g
4. SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 321; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 95mg; Sodium: 133mg; Carbohydrate: 37g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 25g
5. VEGETARIAN NAAN PIZZA | HEALTHY NIBBLES AND BITS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 391; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 3mg; Sodium: 338mg; Carbohydrate: 47g; Dietary Fiber: 13g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 13g
6. OATS AVIAL | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 241; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 3mg; Sodium: 67mg; Carbohydrate: 50g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 13g; Protein: 7g
7. CHICKPEA VEGETABLE CURRY | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 385; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 120mg; Carbohydrate: 58g; Dietary Fiber: 12g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 16g
