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Healthy recipes that hit your protein.

High-protein and 100% vegetarian, built from an Indian kitchen. Every recipe carries its real macros, so it drops straight into your day without guesswork.

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Meals and snacks

145 recipes

Breakfast Options

Paneer Bhurji Wrap
15 min·28 g protein·420 kcal

Paneer Bhurji Wrap

Scrambled spiced paneer rolled in a whole wheat roti. 28 g of protein you can eat with one hand on the way out the door.

High-Protein Oats Bowl
8 min·40 g protein·535 kcal

High-Protein Oats Bowl

Oats cooked in milk with a scoop of whey stirred in at the end. The highest protein-per-minute breakfast in the Indian kitchen.

Besan Chilla with Hung Curd
15 min·29 g protein·530 kcal

Besan Chilla with Hung Curd

Savoury gram-flour pancakes with a thick curd side. Fully vegetarian, no eggs, no whey, still 29 g of protein.

Paneer Besan Toast
12 min·30 g protein·540 kcal

Paneer Besan Toast

Bread dipped in spiced gram-flour batter, pan-toasted, and topped with crumbled paneer. The eggless answer to a protein toast, at 30 g.

Whey Banana Peanut Smoothie
3 min·37 g protein·450 kcal

Whey Banana Peanut Smoothie

A blender, four ingredients, ninety seconds. 37 g of protein you can drink while walking out the door.

Paneer-Stuffed Moong Dal Cheela
20 min·32 g protein·500 kcal

Paneer-Stuffed Moong Dal Cheela

Golden moong dal crepes stuffed with spiced crumbled paneer. A double-protein classic at 32 g per plate.

Peanut Butter Banana Protein Toast
5 min·25 g protein·430 kcal

Peanut Butter Banana Protein Toast

Toast, peanut butter whipped with whey, banana coins, and cinnamon. A 5-minute breakfast that reads like dessert and logs 25 g of protein.

Moong Dal Idli
25 min·23 g protein·330 kcal

Moong Dal Idli

Soft steamed idlis from a pure moong dal batter. No rice, gluten free, almost no fat, and 23 g of protein a plate.

Quinoa Vegetable Upma
20 min·17 g protein·450 kcal

Quinoa Vegetable Upma

Upma made on quinoa with peanuts and plenty of vegetables. Gluten free, familiar taste, and 17 g of protein.

Tofu Bhurji
15 min·35 g protein·390 kcal

Tofu Bhurji

The vegan answer to anda bhurji: crumbled tofu scrambled with onion, tomato, and pav bhaji masala. 35 g of protein before your day starts.

Light Paneer Paratha
25 min·22 g protein·370 kcal

Light Paneer Paratha

A whole wheat paratha stuffed with spiced low-fat paneer and cooked on minimal oil. 22 g of protein to open the day.

Protein Sprouts Poha
20 min·13 g protein·415 kcal

Protein Sprouts Poha

Classic flattened rice poha bulked up with moong sprouts and peanuts. 13 g of protein in a light, everyday breakfast.

Moong Dal Uttapam
25 min·20 g protein·355 kcal

Moong Dal Uttapam

A thick savoury pancake from soaked moong dal batter, no fermentation wait. 20 g of protein per serving.

Masala Oats with Paneer
15 min·24 g protein·410 kcal

Masala Oats with Paneer

Savoury masala oats cooked like an upma and finished with paneer cubes. 24 g of protein in a 15 minute bowl.

Sattu Stuffed Paratha
20 min·23 g protein·620 kcal

Sattu Stuffed Paratha

Roasted gram flour stuffed into a whole wheat paratha. One of the cheapest ways to put 23 g of protein on your breakfast plate.

Overnight Protein Oats
5 min·39 g protein·500 kcal

Overnight Protein Oats

A no-cook, make-ahead breakfast you build in two minutes the night before. High protein, keeps you full, and ready the second your morning gets busy.

Ragi Protein Porridge
10 min·24 g protein·380 kcal

Ragi Protein Porridge

Warm finger millet porridge cooked with milk and finished with protein and nuts. Iron-rich, filling, and gentle on an early or post-shift stomach.

Moong Dal Dosa (Pesarattu)
20 min·23 g protein·375 kcal

Moong Dal Dosa (Pesarattu)

The Andhra classic: a thin, crisp dosa of whole green moong, so it carries far more protein than a rice dosa. No fermenting, just soak and blend.

Savoury Curd Oats Bowl
10 min·16 g protein·400 kcal

Savoury Curd Oats Bowl

Dahi oats: overnight-style oats but savoury and Indian, soaked in curd with a mustard-and-curry-leaf tempering. Cool, filling, no cooking in the morning.

Mixed Dal Adai
25 min·19 g protein·360 kcal

Mixed Dal Adai

A thick, hearty South Indian pancake from a mix of chana dal, toor dal and a little rice. Far more protein than a regular dosa and needs no fermenting.

Ragi Dosa
15 min·6 g protein·300 kcal

Ragi Dosa

An instant dosa from finger millet flour, curd and a little rice flour. Iron-rich, quick, and a good swap for plain white-rice dosa.

Savoury Daliya Upma
20 min·14 g protein·330 kcal

Savoury Daliya Upma

Broken wheat cooked like upma with vegetables and a handful of moong dal. Slow-release carbs, fibre and protein in one pan, filling for hours.

Sattu Cheela
15 min·17 g protein·290 kcal

Sattu Cheela

Roasted gram flour pancakes with onion and green chilli. More protein than a besan cheela, ready in 15 minutes, and it keeps you full until lunch.

Paneer Poha
15 min·16 g protein·405 kcal

Paneer Poha

Regular poha is mostly carbs. Fold in crumbled paneer and peas at the end and it becomes a balanced breakfast without tasting like a diet.

Oats Idli
25 min·13 g protein·390 kcal

Oats Idli

Soft steamed idlis made with ground oats and curd instead of an overnight ferment. Ready the same morning you think of them.

Baked Veg Handvo
55 min·7 g protein·210 kcal

Baked Veg Handvo

A savoury Gujarati lentil and vegetable cake, baked instead of pan-fried so it holds together on a fraction of the oil.

Green Protein Smoothie
5 min·30 g protein·300 kcal

Green Protein Smoothie

Spinach, curd and banana with a scoop of whey. The one breakfast that takes two minutes and still gets you to 30 g of protein.

Rajgira Protein Porridge
20 min·13 g protein·320 kcal

Rajgira Protein Porridge

Amaranth cooked into a creamy porridge with milk and nuts. Naturally gluten-free and a genuinely different grain when oats get boring.

Methi Thepla with Hung Curd
30 min·23 g protein·500 kcal

Methi Thepla with Hung Curd

Soft Gujarati theplas made with atta, besan and fresh methi, served with a thick bowl of hung curd. A travel-friendly breakfast that keeps you full till lunch.

Millet Ven Pongal
30 min·16 g protein·375 kcal

Millet Ven Pongal

Peppery, soft South Indian pongal made with foxtail millet instead of white rice, with curd on the side. Steady energy, no mid-morning crash.

High-Protein Paneer Rava Upma
25 min·21 g protein·390 kcal

High-Protein Paneer Rava Upma

Regular rava upma with crumbled paneer, peas and carrot folded in, so a bowl gives you 21 g of protein instead of 5. Same taste, keeps you full till lunch.

Green Pea Protein Chilla
20 min·25 g protein·350 kcal

Green Pea Protein Chilla

Besan chilla made with crushed green peas and a scoop of unflavoured pea protein, served with mint hung curd. 25 g of protein in 2 chillas, fully vegetarian.

Soya Keema Paratha
35 min·23 g protein·440 kcal

Soya Keema Paratha

Whole wheat parathas stuffed with spiced soya granules, cooked with very little oil and served with curd. A filling desi breakfast.

Hung Curd Veg Sandwich
10 min·23 g protein·375 kcal

Hung Curd Veg Sandwich

A creamy no-cook sandwich of hung curd, grated paneer and crunchy vegetables on whole wheat bread. 23 g of protein in 10 minutes, nothing to switch on.

Sprouted Moong Paneer Appe
25 min·23 g protein·390 kcal

Sprouted Moong Paneer Appe

Soft, golden appe of sprouted green moong and grated paneer, cooked with just 2 tsp of oil. A light weight-loss breakfast.

Lunch Ideas

Paneer Rice Bowl with Raita
25 min·36 g protein·620 kcal

Paneer Rice Bowl with Raita

The dabba classic done right: rice, spiced paneer, and cucumber raita in one box. Balanced, filling, and office-proof.

Soya Chunk Pulao
30 min·22 g protein·440 kcal

Soya Chunk Pulao

One-pot pulao where soya chunks carry 22 g of protein for pocket change. The squeeze-and-marinate trick makes them taste like they belong.

Grilled Paneer Sandwich
15 min·30 g protein·500 kcal

Grilled Paneer Sandwich

Crisp toasted sandwich stuffed with spiced paneer and vegetables. A proper office lunch that hits 30 g of protein.

Palak Paneer, Lighter
25 min·44 g protein·695 kcal

Palak Paneer, Lighter

The classic, rebuilt for a fat-loss phase: blanched spinach, low-fat paneer, and one spoon of cream instead of five. 44 g of protein.

Chole Quinoa Bowl
25 min·21 g protein·530 kcal

Chole Quinoa Bowl

Homestyle chole over fluffy quinoa with onion, lemon, and coriander. The office-lunch bowl that holds you till evening at 21 g of protein.

Paneer Frankie Roll
15 min·33 g protein·525 kcal

Paneer Frankie Roll

Street-style frankie: spiced paneer, onion, and mint chutney rolled tight in a roti. Tastes like the stall version, logs 33 g of protein.

Protein Curd Rice
15 min·21 g protein·510 kcal

Protein Curd Rice

South-style curd rice made on thick hung curd with a proper tadka and roasted peanuts. Cooling comfort at 21 g of protein.

Grilled Paneer Salad Bowl
15 min·39 g protein·525 kcal

Grilled Paneer Salad Bowl

Charred paneer over a crunchy salad with a hung curd dressing. Low carb, 39 g of protein, and genuinely filling.

Millet Lemon Rice
20 min·15 g protein·450 kcal

Millet Lemon Rice

Lemon rice made on foxtail millet with peanuts and chana dal. Gluten free, light on the stomach, 15 g of protein.

Rajma Protein Burger
30 min·22 g protein·465 kcal

Rajma Protein Burger

A proper burger from the Sunday rajma pot: crisp rajma-paneer patty, whole wheat bun, and a hung-curd slaw standing in for mayo.

Chana Masala Protein Bowl
30 min·18 g protein·510 kcal

Chana Masala Protein Bowl

Spiced white chickpeas over rice, a proper filling desk lunch. 18 g of protein that keeps you full through the afternoon.

Light Paneer Veg Biryani
40 min·29 g protein·615 kcal

Light Paneer Veg Biryani

A lighter biryani with paneer and vegetables, big on flavour, easy on oil. 29 g of protein per serving.

Soya Rajma Rice Bowl
35 min·32 g protein·520 kcal

Soya Rajma Rice Bowl

Rajma and soya chunks in one gravy over rice, a serious protein double up. 32 g of protein in a hearty lunch bowl.

Tofu Veggie Wrap
20 min·34 g protein·440 kcal

Tofu Veggie Wrap

Pan-tossed tofu and crunchy veg rolled in a whole wheat roti. 34 g of protein you can eat one-handed at your desk.

Hummus Paneer Power Bowl
20 min·29 g protein·475 kcal

Hummus Paneer Power Bowl

Grilled paneer, chickpea hummus and salad in one bowl. 29 g of protein with a fresh Mediterranean lean.

Paneer Tikka Quinoa Bowl
20 min·36 g protein·735 kcal

Paneer Tikka Quinoa Bowl

A high-protein veg bowl: chargrilled paneer tikka over fluffy quinoa with charred capsicum and onion. Around 36 g protein and ready in 20 minutes.

Dal Tadka with Brown Rice
30 min·18 g protein·420 kcal

Dal Tadka with Brown Rice

Toor and moong dal with a proper garlic-cumin tadka, over brown rice. Simple, cheap, and one of the best protein-per-rupee meals there is.

Tofu Fried Rice
15 min·24 g protein·480 kcal

Tofu Fried Rice

Indo-Chinese fried rice with crisped tofu, plenty of vegetables and leftover brown rice. Ready in 15 minutes, with far more protein than takeaway.

Sambar with Millet Rice
35 min·22 g protein·525 kcal

Sambar with Millet Rice

A vegetable-loaded toor dal sambar over foxtail or little millet instead of white rice. More fibre, steadier energy, and a full plate of protein and vegetables.

Kadhi with Brown Rice
25 min·11 g protein·345 kcal

Kadhi with Brown Rice

A light, tangy curd-and-besan kadhi without the fried pakoras. Cooling, gentle on the stomach, and a lighter lunch with some protein over brown rice.

Kala Chana Curry
30 min·20 g protein·440 kcal

Kala Chana Curry

Black chickpeas in a simple onion-tomato gravy. Higher in fibre and iron than white chole, cheap, and a serious protein source for a vegetarian plate.

Tofu and Chickpea Bowl
25 min·24 g protein·430 kcal

Tofu and Chickpea Bowl

A lunchbox bowl that travels: spiced roasted tofu and chickpeas over greens with a lemon-tahini drizzle. Cold or warm, it holds up all day.

Rajma Chawal with Brown Rice
40 min·29 g protein·630 kcal

Rajma Chawal with Brown Rice

The classic made to fit a fat-loss plan: a proper rajma gravy, measured brown rice and curd on the side. Comfort food with the numbers under control.

Paneer Lettuce Wraps
20 min·22 g protein·280 kcal

Paneer Lettuce Wraps

Spiced paneer and vegetable filling served in crisp lettuce cups instead of rotis. A low-carb lunch that eats like street food.

Soya Chunk Biryani Bowl
40 min·21 g protein·495 kcal

Soya Chunk Biryani Bowl

A one-pot biryani with soya chunks doing the protein work, whole spices for the aroma, and less rice per serving than a restaurant plate.

Barley Veg Pulao
40 min·12 g protein·380 kcal

Barley Veg Pulao

A one-pot pulao made with pearl barley instead of rice. Chewier, far more filling, and it holds up in a lunchbox without going claggy.

Tofu Peanut Noodles
20 min·34 g protein·600 kcal

Tofu Peanut Noodles

Whole wheat noodles tossed in a peanut and soy sauce with pan-crisped tofu. Twenty minutes, one pan, and it beats ordering in.

Sprouts and Paneer Salad Bowl
12 min·29 g protein·490 kcal

Sprouts and Paneer Salad Bowl

A no-cook bowl of sprouted moong, crumbled paneer and raw vegetables with a lemon dressing. 29 g of protein without turning on the stove.

Paneer Pesto Pasta
25 min·29 g protein·580 kcal

Paneer Pesto Pasta

Whole wheat pasta in a coriander and peanut pesto with paneer. All the comfort of a cream pasta with none of the cream.

Palak Chole with Roti
45 min·20 g protein·470 kcal

Palak Chole with Roti

Punjabi chole cooked down with a big handful of spinach, served with two rotis. More iron and fibre than regular chole, same weekend taste.

Lobia Masala with Roti
40 min·20 g protein·440 kcal

Lobia Masala with Roti

Black-eyed beans in a homestyle onion-tomato masala, with two rotis. The most underrated dal in the Indian kitchen, and one of the cheapest sources of protein.

Soya Chunk Salad Bowl
20 min·28 g protein·315 kcal

Soya Chunk Salad Bowl

Boiled soya chunks tossed with crunchy vegetables, sweet corn and a tangy hung curd dressing. 28 g of protein in a lunch you can pack the night before.

Matki Usal with Jowar Bhakri
35 min·17 g protein·430 kcal

Matki Usal with Jowar Bhakri

Sprouted moth beans in a light Maharashtrian onion-tomato masala, with jowar bhakri. A simple, filling lunch to reset after the sweets.

400 Calorie Dal Roti Thali
35 min·19 g protein·405 kcal

400 Calorie Dal Roti Thali

Moong dal, roti, cabbage matar sabzi, curd and salad on one plate for about 400 kcal. Weight-loss food that is still ghar ka khana.

Panchmel Dal with Bajra Roti
40 min·21 g protein·485 kcal

Panchmel Dal with Bajra Roti

Rajasthani five-dal mix with a ghee tadka, served with bajra roti and curd. Mixed dals give a better protein mix, and bajra keeps you full for hours.

Dinner Ideas

Skillet Paneer Tikka with Salad
20 min·35 g protein·590 kcal

Skillet Paneer Tikka with Salad

Restaurant-style tikka off a regular pan, no tandoor and no cream. Big flavour, light dinner, done in 20 minutes with the marinade made ahead.

Dal Palak with Roti
25 min·30 g protein·610 kcal

Dal Palak with Roti

The weeknight default: dal boosted with a bag of spinach, tempered properly, with two rotis. Cheap, gentle, endlessly repeatable.

Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry
15 min·30 g protein·400 kcal

Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry

High heat, ten minutes, one pan. Firm tofu with whatever vegetables are in the fridge, in a soy-garlic sauce you'll know by heart after the second time.

Soya Keema Bowl
20 min·37 g protein·405 kcal

Soya Keema Bowl

Soya granules cooked keema-style with onion, tomato, and peas. 37 g of plant protein that eats like a rich, hearty dinner.

Chilli Paneer (Dry, Pan-Made)
20 min·30 g protein·535 kcal

Chilli Paneer (Dry, Pan-Made)

Restaurant-style chilli paneer without the deep fryer: charred paneer, peppers, and a glossy soy-chilli toss at 30 g of protein.

Paneer Moong Dal Khichdi
25 min·36 g protein·605 kcal

Paneer Moong Dal Khichdi

One-pot comfort: moong dal khichdi with a ghee tadka and paneer cubes folded in at the end. 36 g of protein in a bowl of comfort food.

Soya Chaap Masala
30 min·37 g protein·630 kcal

Soya Chaap Masala

Tandoori-spiced soya chaap simmered in a light onion-tomato gravy. The Delhi street favourite at home, with 37 g of plant protein.

Steamed Paneer Momos
40 min·23 g protein·380 kcal

Steamed Paneer Momos

Soft steamed momos stuffed with spiced paneer and cabbage, with a fiery chutney. A cheat-night craving made to fit, 23 g of protein a plate.

Kadhai Paneer, Lighter
25 min·41 g protein·680 kcal

Kadhai Paneer, Lighter

Smoky kadhai paneer with charred capsicum and fresh-ground kadhai masala, minus the restaurant oil slick. 41 g of protein with rotis.

Cauliflower Rice Paneer Bowl
20 min·35 g protein·470 kcal

Cauliflower Rice Paneer Bowl

Spiced cauliflower rice under charred paneer and vegetables. A proper low-carb dinner at 35 g of protein and under 30 g of carbs.

Lauki Chana Dal
30 min·18 g protein·430 kcal

Lauki Chana Dal

The homestyle classic: bottle gourd simmered with chana dal and a cumin tadka. Low fat, honest food, 18 g of protein with roti.

Matar Paneer (Light)
30 min·27 g protein·390 kcal

Matar Paneer (Light)

The restaurant classic rebuilt at home: onion-tomato gravy blended smooth with just five cashews for body, peas, and fresh paneer. 27 g protein, no cream.

Paneer Tikka Pizza
35 min·28 g protein·420 kcal

Paneer Tikka Pizza

Friday-night pizza that fits a fat-loss week: thin whole wheat base, tikka-marinated paneer, capsicum and onion, and just enough mozzarella to stretch.

Soya Keema Pasta
25 min·33 g protein·485 kcal

Soya Keema Pasta

Red-sauce pasta with a desi engine: soya granule keema simmered into the tomato sauce, whole wheat penne, 33 g of protein a bowl.

Paneer Bhindi Masala
30 min·25 g protein·385 kcal

Paneer Bhindi Masala

Okra and paneer tossed in a dry onion tomato masala. 25 g of protein in a light, roti-friendly dinner.

Soya Veg Curry with Roti
30 min·32 g protein·525 kcal

Soya Veg Curry with Roti

Soya chunks and vegetables in a light spiced curry, served with roti. 32 g of protein for a satisfying dinner.

Mushroom Paneer Masala
30 min·27 g protein·370 kcal

Mushroom Paneer Masala

Button mushrooms and paneer in a light tomato masala. 27 g of protein in a restaurant-style dinner without the cream.

Veg Paneer Stew
30 min·31 g protein·475 kcal

Veg Paneer Stew

A light coconut-free vegetable stew with paneer, gentle on the stomach. 31 g of protein for an easy dinner.

Baked Tofu Veg Traybake
35 min·31 g protein·480 kcal

Baked Tofu Veg Traybake

Tofu and vegetables roasted together on one tray, almost no effort. 31 g of protein in a hands-off dinner.

Light Methi Paneer
25 min·30 g protein·415 kcal

Light Methi Paneer

Paneer cooked with fresh fenugreek in a light masala. 30 g of protein in a quick, iron-rich dinner.

Tofu Tikka Masala Bowl
25 min·32 g protein·505 kcal

Tofu Tikka Masala Bowl

All the comfort of a creamy tikka masala, fully dairy-free. Firm tofu in a rich tomato gravy over rice, 32 g of protein.

Dal Makhani, Light
50 min·18 g protein·300 kcal

Dal Makhani, Light

Whole urad and rajma slow-simmered until creamy, with a little ghee and a spoon of milk instead of butter and cream. Still rich, still protein-heavy.

Palak Tofu
30 min·20 g protein·300 kcal

Palak Tofu

Palak paneer, made with tofu: a smooth garlicky spinach gravy and pan-crisped tofu. Dairy-free and just as green.

Soya Keema Stuffed Capsicum
35 min·26 g protein·320 kcal

Soya Keema Stuffed Capsicum

Whole capsicums stuffed with spiced soya keema and baked until soft. A proper, filling dinner that looks like effort and takes 35 minutes.

Paneer Stuffed Mushrooms
30 min·19 g protein·260 kcal

Paneer Stuffed Mushrooms

Large mushrooms filled with a spiced paneer and herb mix and baked until the tops turn golden. A light dinner that feels like a treat.

Vegetable Moong Dal Khichdi
25 min·15 g protein·330 kcal

Vegetable Moong Dal Khichdi

A dal-heavy khichdi loaded with carrot, beans and peas. Light on the stomach, high in fibre, and the easiest dinner to make after a long shift.

Tofu and Vegetable Coconut Curry
30 min·20 g protein·300 kcal

Tofu and Vegetable Coconut Curry

A South Indian style curry with tofu, beans and carrot in a light coconut gravy. Serve with a small portion of rice or on its own.

Baingan Bharta with Roti
40 min·13 g protein·320 kcal

Baingan Bharta with Roti

Smoke-roasted aubergine mashed with onion and tomato, served with two rotis. Big flavour from almost no oil.

Paneer Butter Masala, Light
35 min·23 g protein·410 kcal

Paneer Butter Masala, Light

The restaurant favourite rebuilt on cashew and curd instead of cream and a block of butter. Same comfort, a third of the fat.

Veg Kofta Curry, Light
50 min·10 g protein·220 kcal

Veg Kofta Curry, Light

Baked lauki and paneer koftas in a tomato-onion gravy. Every bit of the flavour, without the deep-frying that usually comes with it.

Dal Dhokli
45 min·13 g protein·335 kcal

Dal Dhokli

Gujarati one-pot comfort food: spiced toor dal simmered with squares of wheat dough. Dal and roti in one bowl.

Achari Paneer, Light
25 min·22 g protein·375 kcal

Achari Paneer, Light

Paneer in a tangy pickling-spice masala built on curd rather than oil. Sharp, warming, and it takes 25 minutes.

Moong Dal Spinach Soup with Paneer
25 min·22 g protein·295 kcal

Moong Dal Spinach Soup with Paneer

A thick, garlicky moong dal and spinach soup with soft paneer cubes. A light dinner that still has 22 g of protein, good for late evenings and lazy nights.

Paneer Jalfrezi
25 min·26 g protein·415 kcal

Paneer Jalfrezi

Paneer and crunchy peppers tossed in a quick, tangy tomato masala, with a roti on the side. A restaurant favourite made with a measured spoon of oil.

Gatte ki Sabzi (Lighter)
40 min·16 g protein·370 kcal

Gatte ki Sabzi (Lighter)

Rajasthani besan dumplings simmered in a tangy curd gravy, boiled instead of fried. All the comfort of the original, with a roti to mop it up.

Samak Rice Paneer Khichdi
30 min·21 g protein·450 kcal

Samak Rice Paneer Khichdi

Barnyard millet cooked soft with lauki, paneer and crushed peanuts, with curd on the side. A vrat-friendly khichdi without sabudana.

Paneer Matar Keema with Roti
25 min·27 g protein·430 kcal

Paneer Matar Keema with Roti

Grated paneer and peas cooked dry in a spicy onion-tomato masala, with a roti. A 25-minute Indian dinner.

Soya Chunks Sukka
30 min·26 g protein·330 kcal

Soya Chunks Sukka

Soya chunks tossed dry in a coastal onion, coconut and pepper masala, with curd and cucumber on the side.

Snacks

Masala Roasted Chana
30 min·7 g protein·155 kcal

Masala Roasted Chana

The desk-drawer snack: crunchy, spiced, 7 g of protein a serving, and it survives a week in a jar. Make a big batch on Sunday.

Hung Curd Dip with Veggie Sticks
10 min·12 g protein·235 kcal

Hung Curd Dip with Veggie Sticks

A thick garlicky curd dip with cucumber and carrot sticks. Eats like junk food, logs like a protein snack.

Moong Sprouts Chaat
10 min·14 g protein·190 kcal

Moong Sprouts Chaat

Crunchy sprouted moong tossed chaat-style with onion, tomato, and lemon. Fresh, filling, and 14 g of plant protein.

Peri Peri Makhana Peanut Mix
12 min·7 g protein·205 kcal

Peri Peri Makhana Peanut Mix

Foxnuts and peanuts roasted in ghee with peri peri masala. The crunchy 4pm answer that carries 7 g of protein a bowl.

Steamed Khaman Dhokla
25 min·10 g protein·210 kcal

Steamed Khaman Dhokla

Fluffy steamed besan dhokla with a mustard-curry leaf tempering. Gluten free, low fat, and 10 g of protein a plate.

Palak Paneer Tikki
20 min·26 g protein·365 kcal

Palak Paneer Tikki

Pan-seared spinach and paneer patties bound with besan. Low carb, 26 g of protein, and they hold together without bread.

Sprouts & Corn Chaat
10 min·11 g protein·180 kcal

Sprouts & Corn Chaat

Steamed moong sprouts and sweet corn tossed chaat-style with onion, tomato, lemon, and chaat masala. Fibre-heavy, fat-free, genuinely filling.

Roasted Soya Nut Mix
20 min·14 g protein·175 kcal

Roasted Soya Nut Mix

A crunchy roasted soya and nut trail mix for the 4 pm slump. 14 g of protein per handful-sized serving.

Paneer Tikka Skewers
30 min·29 g protein·390 kcal

Paneer Tikka Skewers

Curd-marinated paneer and peppers grilled on skewers. 29 g of protein in a smoky, satisfying evening snack.

Moong Dal Dhokla
30 min·12 g protein·190 kcal

Moong Dal Dhokla

Soft, spongy steamed squares of soaked yellow moong, tempered with mustard and curry leaves. Light, with barely any fat.

Corn Paneer Cups
20 min·14 g protein·225 kcal

Corn Paneer Cups

Sweet corn and paneer in a light creamy toss served in cups. 14 g of protein in a quick evening bite.

Peanut Sprout Chaat
10 min·20 g protein·345 kcal

Peanut Sprout Chaat

Boiled peanuts and moong sprouts tossed street-food style. A cheap, crunchy 20 g protein snack that beats a packet of anything.

Sattu Protein Drink
5 min·11 g protein·190 kcal

Sattu Protein Drink

The old-school Indian energy drink: roasted gram flour whisked into cold water with lemon and spices. Cheap, no-cook, and ready in two minutes.

Baked Tofu Popcorn Bites
30 min·34 g protein·395 kcal

Baked Tofu Popcorn Bites

Crispy, spiced tofu cubes baked instead of fried. All the crunch of a fried snack with a serious protein hit, and no deep frying.

Chana Sundal
15 min·10 g protein·240 kcal

Chana Sundal

The South Indian festival classic: boiled chickpeas tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves and coconut. High in fibre and ready in minutes.

Roasted Masala Peanuts
10 min·9 g protein·210 kcal

Roasted Masala Peanuts

Dry-roasted peanuts tossed with chaat masala, chilli and lime. Crunchy, salty and filling, so a small portion actually holds you.

Paneer Chaat Cubes
5 min·20 g protein·260 kcal

Paneer Chaat Cubes

Raw paneer cubes tossed with onion, tomato, chaat masala and lemon. Two minutes, no cooking, 20 g of protein. The fastest high-protein snack there is.

Protein Lassi
5 min·36 g protein·365 kcal

Protein Lassi

A thick, cold lassi built for protein: curd, milk and a scoop of whey, sweetened with a date. Tastes like the sweet shop version.

Dahi Vada, Steamed
40 min·22 g protein·340 kcal

Dahi Vada, Steamed

Urad dal vadas steamed instead of deep fried, then soaked in spiced curd. The festival favourite with a fraction of the oil.

Tofu Satay Skewers
25 min·20 g protein·290 kcal

Tofu Satay Skewers

Grilled tofu skewers with a spicy peanut dipping sauce. High protein, vegan, and a snack or starter that makes tofu taste worth ordering.

Baked Moong Dal Namkeen
35 min·11 g protein·175 kcal

Baked Moong Dal Namkeen

The crunchy, salty moong dal from the shop, baked instead of deep fried. Same crunch, same salt hit, far less oil, and it is dal so it is actually protein.

Curd, Cucumber and Mint Bowl
5 min·9 g protein·175 kcal

Curd, Cucumber and Mint Bowl

Thick curd with cucumber, mint and roasted cumin. Cooling, filling, ready in three minutes. The snack that gets you from lunch to dinner without a detour.

Peanut Butter Apple Slices
5 min·6 g protein·210 kcal

Peanut Butter Apple Slices

Apple slices with a measured spread of peanut butter and a pinch of cinnamon. Sweet, crunchy, and it holds off hunger for hours.

Moong Sprout Tikki
25 min·7 g protein·140 kcal

Moong Sprout Tikki

Pan-seared patties of coarsely ground sprouted moong with almost no binder. Crisp outside, and 7 g of protein a serving.

Masala Curd Dip with Khakhra
10 min·13 g protein·255 kcal

Masala Curd Dip with Khakhra

Thick hung curd whipped with roasted spices, served with khakhra for dipping. The savoury snack for when you want crunch.

Paneer Pinwheel Bites
20 min·16 g protein·300 kcal

Paneer Pinwheel Bites

Rotis spread with spiced paneer, rolled tight and cut into spirals. Packs well, travels well, and disappears fast.

Masala Chaas, Protein-Boosted
5 min·8 g protein·150 kcal

Masala Chaas, Protein-Boosted

Spiced buttermilk made on a higher curd ratio, so it adds a little protein instead of being mostly water.

Baked Hara Bhara Kebab
35 min·17 g protein·250 kcal

Baked Hara Bhara Kebab

Spinach, peas and paneer kebabs baked or air fried until crisp outside and soft inside. The party snack, made with 2 tsp of oil for the whole batch.

Khandvi
30 min·10 g protein·230 kcal

Khandvi

Silky Gujarati besan rolls with a mustard seed and sesame tempering. Steamed-soft, light on oil, and 10 g of protein per plate.

Chilli Garlic Edamame
10 min·16 g protein·190 kcal

Chilli Garlic Edamame

Shelled edamame tossed in a hot pan with garlic, chilli flakes and a dash of soy sauce. Ready in 10 minutes, with 16 g of protein in a bowl.

Baked Atta Shakarpara
45 min·5 g protein·185 kcal

Baked Atta Shakarpara

The sweet, crunchy diamonds from every Diwali faral box, made with whole wheat and jaggery and baked instead of fried. Same crunch, a fraction of the oil.

Baked Besan Chakli
50 min·6 g protein·180 kcal

Baked Besan Chakli

Spiced rice flour and besan spirals with sesame and ajwain, piped and baked until crisp. The faral box favourite with no kadai of oil.

Roasted Poha Chivda
20 min·8 g protein·195 kcal

Roasted Poha Chivda

Thin poha roasted crisp and tossed with peanuts, roasted chana dal, soya nuts and curry leaves. The Diwali chivda with 2 tsp of oil and a protein bump.

Baked Papdi Chaat
40 min·13 g protein·305 kcal

Baked Papdi Chaat

Crisp baked atta papdi loaded with chana, potato, thick hung curd and both chutneys. The party chaat, with 13 g of protein a plate and nothing fried.

Roasted Chana Protein Bhel
5 min·20 g protein·345 kcal

Roasted Chana Protein Bhel

Crunchy bhel of roasted chana, murmura, peanuts and paneer with onion, tomato and lemon. A 5-minute night-shift snack.

Steamed Lauki Muthia
40 min·11 g protein·255 kcal

Steamed Lauki Muthia

Gujarati steamed lauki, besan and atta dumplings, tempered with mustard and sesame and served with a hung curd dip. Filling, good hot or cold.

Pea Protein Cold Coffee
5 min·28 g protein·285 kcal

Pea Protein Cold Coffee

A thick cafe-style cold coffee blended with milk and unflavoured pea protein, lightly sweetened with jaggery. 28 g of protein in a glass, ready in 5 minutes.

Desserts

42 recipes

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Chocolate Protein Mug Cake
5 min·30 g protein·255 kcal

Chocolate Protein Mug Cake

Ninety seconds in the microwave, 30 g of protein, and it kills the 10pm chocolate craving without opening the biscuit cupboard.

Protein Kheer (No Sugar Added)
15 min·24 g protein·335 kcal

Protein Kheer (No Sugar Added)

Kheer rebuilt for a fat-loss week: milk thickened with oats, sweetened by dates, finished with vanilla whey. Tastes like festival food, works like a shake.

Greek Yogurt Fruit Parfait
8 min·17 g protein·335 kcal

Greek Yogurt Fruit Parfait

Thick Greek yogurt layered with fruit and crunchy roasted oats. Looks like a cafe dessert, logs 17 g of protein.

Chocolate Peanut Protein Balls
15 min·20 g protein·275 kcal

Chocolate Peanut Protein Balls

No-bake energy balls from oats, peanut butter, whey, and dates. Two balls kill the chocolate craving with 20 g of protein.

Mango Protein Mousse
10 min·23 g protein·290 kcal

Mango Protein Mousse

Thick Greek yogurt whipped with ripe mango and vanilla whey. Tastes like aamras cheesecake, logs 23 g of protein.

Protein Shrikhand
10 min·24 g protein·220 kcal

Protein Shrikhand

The Maharashtrian classic rebuilt: hung curd whipped with vanilla whey, saffron, and cardamom. Same silk, 24 g of protein.

Chocolate Banana Protein Ice Cream
10 min·29 g protein·375 kcal

Chocolate Banana Protein Ice Cream

Frozen bananas blended with chocolate whey and cocoa into soft-serve. No churner, no cream, 29 g of protein a bowl.

Date & Nut Protein Barfi
20 min·12 g protein·215 kcal

Date & Nut Protein Barfi

No-cook barfi from dates, roasted nuts, milk powder, and whey, pressed and sliced. Festival-worthy at 12 g of protein a piece.

Coffee Protein Pudding
5 min·26 g protein·230 kcal

Coffee Protein Pudding

Whipped coffee pudding on Greek yogurt and whey that eats like a cold coffee dessert. 26 g of protein, 5 minutes, no cooking.

Kesar Badam Protein Kulfi
20 min·14 g protein·160 kcal

Kesar Badam Protein Kulfi

Saffron-almond kulfi made from reduced milk, whey, and dates, frozen in moulds. Summer nostalgia at 14 g of protein a stick.

Apple Cinnamon Mug Crumble
8 min·20 g protein·360 kcal

Apple Cinnamon Mug Crumble

Warm cinnamon apples under a toasty oat-peanut crumble, microwaved in a mug. A 3-minute winter dessert with 20 g of protein.

Protein Fruit Custard
15 min·26 g protein·300 kcal

Protein Fruit Custard

The family fruit custard, thickened with vanilla whey instead of custard powder and sugar. Cold, creamy, 26 g of protein a bowl.

Ragi Protein Brownies
35 min·13 g protein·265 kcal

Ragi Protein Brownies

Fudgy brownies from ragi flour, cocoa, dates, and whey. Gluten free, no refined sugar, 13 g of protein a square.

Protein Besan Ladoo
25 min·8 g protein·195 kcal

Protein Besan Ladoo

Slow-roasted besan ladoos sweetened with dates, boosted with whey. Gluten free, portion-built, 8 g of protein each.

Chia Mango Pudding
10 min·24 g protein·430 kcal

Chia Mango Pudding

Overnight chia pudding layered with mango puree. Gluten free, rich in omega-3s, and 24 g of protein a jar.

Baked Mishti Doi, Lighter
35 min·13 g protein·345 kcal

Baked Mishti Doi, Lighter

Bengali baked sweet curd made on hung curd and dates instead of condensed milk. Caramel notes, 13 g of protein, no refined sugar.

Almond Coconut Ladoo
15 min·9 g protein·225 kcal

Almond Coconut Ladoo

No-cook ladoos of almonds, coconut, and dates with a whey boost. Gluten free, sweetened only with dates, 9 g of protein each.

Avocado Chocolate Mousse
10 min·18 g protein·245 kcal

Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Silky dark chocolate mousse where avocado replaces cream, and whey does the heavy lifting. Low carb, 18 g of protein.

Lauki Halwa, Lighter
35 min·13 g protein·315 kcal

Lauki Halwa, Lighter

Grated lauki slow-cooked in milk with dates and cardamom, finished with whey. The winter halwa at half the calories, 13 g of protein.

Frozen Yogurt Berry Bark
10 min·19 g protein·245 kcal

Frozen Yogurt Berry Bark

Greek yogurt spread thin, topped with berries and nuts, frozen, and snapped into shards. Low carb, 19 g of protein a serving.

Protein Sandesh
30 min·7 g protein·135 kcal

Protein Sandesh

The Bengali classic, kept honest: fresh homemade chhena kneaded with jaggery and cardamom. Gluten free, nothing fried.

Oat & Date Cookies
25 min·4 g protein·140 kcal

Oat & Date Cookies

Chewy baked cookies sweetened only with dates: oats, peanut butter, and banana. No refined sugar, no maida, and they survive a lunchbox.

Peanut Butter Protein Cups
20 min·8 g protein·185 kcal

Peanut Butter Protein Cups

Dark chocolate shells with a whey and peanut butter centre, set in the freezer. Mithai-counter indulgence, protein-bar macros.

Dark Chocolate Protein Truffles
20 min·7 g protein·130 kcal

Dark Chocolate Protein Truffles

No-bake cocoa and date truffles boosted with protein powder. 7 g of protein in a two-truffle serving.

Paneer Jaggery Fudge
25 min·10 g protein·145 kcal

Paneer Jaggery Fudge

A quick paneer and jaggery fudge, like a healthier milk barfi. 10 g of protein per piece.

Mango Yogurt Popsicles
10 min·4 g protein·105 kcal

Mango Yogurt Popsicles

Creamy mango and Greek yogurt popsicles with no refined sugar. 4 g of protein per popsicle for a summer treat.

Carrot Protein Halwa
40 min·11 g protein·180 kcal

Carrot Protein Halwa

Classic gajar halwa lightened with milk and protein powder. 11 g of protein per serving, festive but sensible.

Strawberry Protein Yogurt Cups
10 min·16 g protein·250 kcal

Strawberry Protein Yogurt Cups

Layered strawberry and Greek yogurt cups, ready in minutes. 16 g of protein for a light dessert or snack.

Peanut Butter Banana Bites
15 min·10 g protein·245 kcal

Peanut Butter Banana Bites

Frozen banana coins topped with peanut butter and dark chocolate. 10 g of protein in a poppable treat.

Makhana Protein Kheer
30 min·14 g protein·250 kcal

Makhana Protein Kheer

Foxnut kheer simmered in milk and finished with protein. 14 g of protein per bowl, light on sugar.

Protein Milk Peda
25 min·14 g protein·170 kcal

Protein Milk Peda

Quick milk pedas made with milk powder and a scoop of protein. 14 g of protein per two-peda serving.

Protein Banana Bread
50 min·8 g protein·165 kcal

Protein Banana Bread

Moist banana bread with oats and protein powder, no refined sugar. 8 g of protein per slice.

Protein Rasmalai, Lighter
40 min·15 g protein·255 kcal

Protein Rasmalai, Lighter

Soft paneer discs in a thickened milk reduced with milk powder instead of sugar and cream. The festival dessert that fits a cut.

Beetroot Halwa, Light
45 min·9 g protein·195 kcal

Beetroot Halwa, Light

Beetroot slow-cooked in milk with a fraction of the usual ghee. Deep colour, earthy sweetness, and it needs far less sugar than carrot.

Fig and Walnut Protein Bites
15 min·7 g protein·145 kcal

Fig and Walnut Protein Bites

No-cook bites of dried figs, walnuts and whey rolled in seeds. One tray lasts the week and stops the 4pm sugar hunt.

Protein Phirni
30 min·11 g protein·175 kcal

Protein Phirni

Creamy, cardamom-scented rice phirni with whey stirred in and a fraction of the usual sugar. Set it in small bowls and you have dessert for four days.

Cocoa Chia Protein Pudding
10 min·21 g protein·275 kcal

Cocoa Chia Protein Pudding

A thick chocolate pudding made with chia seeds, milk and chocolate whey, set overnight and topped with banana. Tastes like a treat, eats like a meal.

Coconut Paneer Modak
50 min·9 g protein·250 kcal

Coconut Paneer Modak

Steamed ukadiche modak with a jaggery, coconut and paneer filling. A festival sweet with protein in it, and steamed, not fried.

Moong Dal Halwa, Lighter
45 min·13 g protein·280 kcal

Moong Dal Halwa, Lighter

Diwali moong dal halwa made with a little ghee instead of a bowlful, cooked down in milk and milk powder. Still golden, nutty and fragrant.

Baked Paneer Gujiya
60 min·14 g protein·310 kcal

Baked Paneer Gujiya

Crisp whole wheat gujiyas filled with paneer, nuts and jaggery, baked golden instead of deep fried. Your Diwali plate, with 14 g of protein in three pieces.

Ragi Peanut Protein Ladoo
25 min·10 g protein·210 kcal

Ragi Peanut Protein Ladoo

Roasted ragi, peanuts, sesame and jaggery rolled into soft ladoos with whey. A festive sweet that doubles as a pre-workout bite.

Shahi Tukda, Lighter
35 min·16 g protein·265 kcal

Shahi Tukda, Lighter

Crisp toasted whole wheat bread soaked in a thick saffron rabdi boosted with milk powder and whey. The royal festive dessert, toasted instead of fried in ghee.

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