B01Moong dal chilla with paneerPhotograph to come
High proteinVegetarian
B01 Moong Dal Chilla with Paneer-Vegetable Filling
25 g protein405 kcal
A cookbook by a cardiologist
PROTEIN-
RICH INDIA
100 Vegetarian and Egg Recipes from Every Region
Traditional Flavours, Modern Nutrition
Discover a practical collection of Indian recipes that bring together familiar regional flavours, protein-rich ingredients, and everyday home cooking.
Traditional Flavours, Modern Nutrition
PROTEIN-
RICH
INDIA
RICH
INDIA
100 Vegetarian and Egg Recipes from Every Region
Cover design in progress
A varied Indian vegetarian and egg mealPhotograph to come
Browse by meal
Six chapters, 100 recipes
B01Moong dal chilla with paneerPhotograph to come
20 recipesBreakfasts
Chillas, dosas, parathas and egg dishes that start the day with 13–25 g protein.
L01Jammu rajma, rice, curdPhotograph to come
20 recipesLunches
Full plates built around dal, rajma, chole, paneer, tofu and eggs, each with its stated roti or rice.
S01Roasted chana-peanut chaknaPhotograph to come
15 recipesSnacks
Chaats, tikkas, dhoklas and steamed dumplings for the gap between meals.
D01Palak paneer, 1 roti, saladPhotograph to come
20 recipesDinners
Lighter plates for the evening, from palak paneer to Goan egg xacuti.
DR1Alphonso mango-dahi smoothiePhotograph to come
10 recipesSmoothies and Drinks
Smoothies, shakes and chaas made with milk, curd, sattu and fruit; whey is always optional.
DS1Kesar-elaichi shrikhandPhotograph to come
15 recipesDesserts
Shrikhand, sandesh, kheer and puddings with their sugar counted honestly.
From the book
Featured recipes
L02Amritsari chole, 2 rotis, salad, curdPhotograph to come
Good sourceVegetarian
L02 Amritsari Chole with Whole-Wheat Roti
25 g protein per plate615 kcal
S06Achari tofu tikkaPhotograph to come
High proteinVegetarian
S06 Achari Tofu Tikka
18 g protein220 kcal
D08Goan egg xacuti, ricePhotograph to come
High proteinContains egg
D08 Goan Egg Xacuti
26 g protein per plate515 kcal
B17Puttu with kadala curryPhotograph to come
Good sourceVegetarian
B17 Puttu with Kadala Curry
15 g protein495 kcal
L19Kashmiri chaman, rice, greensPhotograph to come
Good sourceVegetarian
L19 Kashmiri Chaman (Paneer in Fennel-Turmeric Gravy)
29 g protein per plate585 kcal
DR5Filter-coffee frappé (milk powder)Photograph to come
High proteinVegetarian
DR5 Filter-Coffee Frappé (Whey or Milk Powder)
13 g protein185 kcal
DS1Kesar-elaichi shrikhandPhotograph to come
High proteinVegetarian
DS1 Kesar-Elaichi Shrikhand, Reduced Sugar
13 g protein245 kcal
Explore by protein source
Start from what is in your kitchen
Lentils and dals33 recipesBeans and chickpeas16 recipesSprouts and whole moong7 recipesPaneer, curd and milk42 recipesEggs12 recipesSoy and tofu10 recipesMillets and whole grains9 recipesNuts and seeds18 recipes
Groupings follow the book's ingredient index; a recipe can appear under more than one source.
The philosophy behind the book
The philosophy behind the book
Indian cuisine already offers a rich variety of protein-containing foods.
Thoughtful combinations of pulses, dairy, eggs, grains, vegetables, nuts and seeds can help make everyday meals more nourishing without abandoning traditional flavours.
The book changes proportions rather than cuisines: a little more moong in the batter, a bowl of curd beside the paratha, paneer folded into the upma, a measured portion of rice instead of an open-ended one.
Every recipe gives an estimate of calories, protein, carbohydrate, fat and fibre per serving. Where a dish is not especially high in protein, it says so. Sugars from jaggery, honey and dates are counted like any other sugar, and whey is always optional.
Indian Diet Planner
A week of meals from the book, sized to you
Enter your age, height, weight, activity and food preferences. The planner estimates your calorie and protein needs and builds a seven-day plan from the book's recipes, respecting vegetarian or egg choices and any allergens you exclude. Swap any meal, regenerate a day and make a shopping list.