What Are The Indian Food Recipes For A Ketogenic Diet? 

The Keto diet is trending throughout the world. From fitness freaks to influencers to people suffering from different diseases follow this special low carb and high fats diet and come out with a better health than before. The basic goal of the Keto dieter is to consume foods which are rich in sources of fat and have adequate protein so that the body starts utilizing the healthy fats instead of carbs as the primary source of energy. On a keto meal, the carb intake decreases and the body starts falling short on carbs to produce energy and it starts attaining Ketosis which is the breaking down fats and proteins for energy in the form of amino acids and fatty acids, thus making them the primary source of energy for the body. Keto cures a wide range of ailments from burn fat and helping to lose weight to treating many heart diseases, nervous system diseases, epilepsy, type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease etc. It also reduces the risk factors caused by long term diseases and by old age health problems. The Keto friendly diet generally has no major side effects except a few like those of nausea, sugar cravings, headache etc. in the first few days of the diet due to Keto flu. 

Keto Diet In India

Gone are the days when Indians would be unknown to new trends in the world. In today's scenario, every Indian is a health freak and diets like Keto and Vegan are being followed by many Indians across the country. The major reason behind this is the people's awareness towards their well being, good health with the advent of time. Keto is not a new concept in India but is in its initial stages due to the increasing cases of diseases like type 2 diabetes in the country. People have a comparatively busy lifestyle due to which they are not able to exercise frequently, do gym or yoga, they take up unhealthy eating habits and in the long term develop many ailments which the Keto meal plan has the ability to cure. Nowadays not only already diagnosed patients but also weight conscious youth and middle aged people follow the diet and live a healthy life. Moreover the scope of the Keto diet is increasing day by day as people in metropolitan cities and other tier B cities try this diet for a healthy lifestyle. The Indian cuisine has readily accepted the Keto diet and authentic keto Indian dishes can be found in every major Indian restaurant

1. KETO DOSA WITH KETO CHUTNEY

Are you someone who can't live without having the famous South Indian dishes like Idli, Dosa, Vada even on the Keto diet? Here we are for your rescue with this amazing Keto Breakfast, Keto Dosa with Keto Chutney. Sounds interesting enough?  Are you worrying about consuming carbohydrates by eating Keto, we introduce you Keto Dosa made with almond flour which is totally fat and protein rich and negligible in carbs. You just need to pile up your pantry with almond flour, mozzarella cheese, coconut milk and some of your favorite Indian spices (since most of them are Keto friendly)  Follow this recipe and enjoy your Keto Dosa with a basic Coconut Chutney.

2. PANEER MAKHANI

Paneer Makhani is popularly known as Paneer Butter Masala and is the absolute favorite of every Indian ever. It is commonly found in every major restaurant and food outlet. This lavish dish is made with a gravy of onion, tomatoes, cashews, poppy seeds and since it is vegan, instead of Paneer or Indian Cottage Cheese, Tofu cubes can be used for the dish. Paneer Makhani is cooked with a variety of Indian spices such as groundnut seeds, poppy seeds paste, onion and garlic paste to nourish it with all the possible nutritional values of the vegan diet. The dish is prepared in vegan butter and can be cooked in other vegetable oils such as extra virgin olive oil which is very nutritious for heart and skin health. Paneer Butter Masala is generally served with cumin rice and other savoury food items such as biriyani. It is served with rice or bread.

3. BAINGAN BHARTA

Roasted Eggplant mash, eggplant curry or the traditional Indian Baingan ka Bharta, whatever you prefer to call it, this dish is as savoury as ever. This is a very popular dish in North India and has stated spreading its legs into other parts of the country and globe as well. It is a very simple recipe and is cooked with mustard oil, chopped garlic and pickle masala or achari spices. The dish goes well off with rice and can be seen on every major traditional event of the Indians. In some parts of India, vegan dieters' prepare it by adding lentils balls into it which are specially prepared in the monsoon for eating with the eggplant mash. Additional benefits include the dish being vegan and gluten free as well and is healthy for the body as well.

4. VEGGIES COCONUT CURRY

Vegetables are the founding pillars of the keto diet. Not only can one have delicious rolls and sandwiches out of it but having a savoury curry out of the nutritious vegetarian. Veggie Masala Curry or Mix Veg Curry is one such option wherein one can include different varieties of veggies and cook them with tasty Indian spices. Coconut is one of the best vegan options and to the vegan dieters' surprise, it can also be added to the masala curry.  It is generally cooked with soft pieces of coconut and vegetables such as tomatoes, potatoes, basil leaves, curry leaves, chillies, capsicum, bell peppers and other spices such as mustard, cumin seeds, asafoetida etc. It is served with Indian breads such as roti, naan, paratha or rice.

5. KETO SALAD

The Keto Salad is one such dish which can be incorporated in any cuisine and diet and can be very easily found anywhere in the world. Indians nowadays have started consuming salad as a main course food item and when on a Keto diet, it has become a favorite recipe.The Indian version of the Keto salad can be made with the locally available Keto friendly fruits and vegetables such as Avocado, Berries, Tomato etc and can be eaten in breakfast or lunch. 

Conclusion 

These dishes can be included in the daily meal as well and can be consumed without any major possible side effects to the body. Dishes such as Palak Paneer and Paneer Makhani, Coconut Curry etc are premier lavish dishes which are now made in an exclusive way as well and paved their way into Indian restaurants as well.