Balanced meal ideas
- nancy dehra
- Jul 11
- 1 min read
Here are 5 balanced Indian meal ideas that are simple, nutritious, and include a good mix of protein, fiber, healthy fats, and complex carbs — ideal for everyday lunch or dinner:
🍽 1. Paneer Bhurji + Phulka + Cucumber Raita + Mixed Salad
Protein: Paneer (Verka low-fat works great)
Carbs: 2 small whole wheat phulkas
Fiber: Salad (carrot, cucumber, onion, lemon)
Fat: Ghee (½ tsp on roti), paneer
Bonus: Raita adds probiotics and cooling effect
🍽 2. Rajma + Brown Rice + Veg Stir-Fry
Protein: Rajma (1 cup cooked)
Carbs: Brown rice (¾ cup cooked)
Fiber & Micronutrients: Capsicum, beans, carrots stir-fried in olive oil or ghee
Optional: Add some pickle or papad for crunch
🍽 3. Besan Chilla Stuffed with Paneer + Mint Chutney + Boiled Veggies
Protein: Besan + Paneer (stuffed)
Carbs: From besan + side of small fruit like guava or banana
Fat: Cooking oil (½ tsp)
Micronutrients: Veggies and mint chutney (iron + antioxidants)
🍽 4. Moong Dal Khichdi + Curd + Roasted Papad + Sauteed Palak
Protein: Moong dal + curd
Carbs: Rice (in khichdi)
Fiber: Spinach and papad
Gut health: Curd helps with digestion and immunity
🍽 5. Egg Curry (2 whole eggs) + Chapati + Cabbage Sabzi + Kachumber Salad
Protein: Eggs
Carbs: 1–2 whole wheat rotis
Fat: Oil used in curry (limit to 1 tsp)
Fiber: Cabbage + cucumber-onion-tomato salad
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