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Tandoori-Spiced Branzino en Papillote with Green Mango, Charred Fennel & Black Cumin Rice
Whole fish steamed in parchment with vibrant green mango, fragrant fennel and spiced basmati
1393 cal · 114g protein · 46 min
Cuisine & diet · 75 recipes
High-Protein Indian-Style Recipes
High-Protein dishes in the Indian idiom — real recipes with macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
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Charred Halibut with Burnt Shallot-Green Chilli Emulsion, Crispy Chickpea Cake & Mustard Oil Microgreens
Delicate white fish anchored by punchy spiced aromatics and textural contrasts
1296 cal · 100g protein · 50 min
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Charred Halibut with Turmeric-Coconut Consommé, Crispy Curry Leaf & Summer Vegetable Brunoise
Delicate fish, aromatic broth, precision vegetables
1046 cal · 89g protein · 55 min
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Tandoori-Spiced Branzino en Papillote with Green Mango, Crispy Shallots & Coconut-Cilantro Broth
Whole fish steamed in parchment with Indian aromatics and tropical fruit
1327 cal · 88g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedLunch
Wot-Spiced Halibut with Roasted Onion Jam, Charred Broccolini & Berbere Beurre Noisette
Pan-seared halibut; caramelized-sweet onion compote infused with ginger & fenugreek; toasted brown butter with spice dust
1027 cal · 84g protein · 75 min
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Tandoori Branzino en Papillote with Charred Okra, Burnt Tomato Chutney & Pistachio Dust
Whole fish steamed in parchment with tandoori spice, finished with crispy sage and tamarind glaze
991 cal · 78g protein · 46 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Halibut with Garam Masala, Charred Amchur & Cilantro-Lime Emulsion
Flaky white fish with warm Indian spice crust and tangy mango-lime sauce
854 cal · 77g protein · 22 min
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Fenugreek-Crusted Halibut with Black Lentil Dhal & Charred Cauliflower Steak
Pan-seared white fish with warm spiced legume base and smoky roasted cruciferous vegetable
1296 cal · 68g protein · 40 min
IntermediateDinner
Butter Chicken Thighs with Kasuri Methi & Crispy Chickpea Rice
Bone-in thighs braised in a tomato-cream sauce, finished with dried fenugreek leaf, served over roasted chickpea-studded basmati
1247 cal · 68g protein · 52 min
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Chilli-Crusted Branzino Escabeche with Charred Summer Vegetables & Pomegranate Molasses Syrup
Pan-seared fish with Kashmiri chilli crust, warm-then-cooled pickling, glossy reduction
971 cal · 65g protein · 55 min
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Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Garam Masala, Charred Amchur & Cilantro-Lime Emulsion
Steamed whole fish infused with Indian spice and delicate citrus acidity
789 cal · 65g protein · 42 min
SophisticatedLunch
Tandoori Chicken Breast with Charred Tomato Raita
Marinated bone-in chicken breast, tandoor-inspired, with a cooling spiced yogurt sauce
774 cal · 65g protein · 70 min
IntermediateDinner
Ginger-Braised Chicken Thigh with Black Cardamom, Fenugreek & Caramelized Garlic Rice
Tender spice-braised poultry with fragrant rice pilaf
1229 cal · 60g protein · 53 min
EasyDinner
Garam Masala Lamb Chops with Spinach Rice
Seared loin chops, lemony spinach basmati and mint yogurt
633 cal · 58g protein · 25 min
IntermediateLunch
Doro Wat–Spiced Chicken with Teff Flatbread & Collard Greens
Slow-braised chicken in an aromatic egg-thickened sauce of fenugreek, cinnamon, and cloves
633 cal · 57g protein · 50 min
SophisticatedDinner
Tandoori-Spiced Lamb Loin Chops with Charred Eggplant Purée, Crispy Chickpea Salad & Pomegranate-Tamarind Glaze
Rare-seared lamb with tandoori marinade, accompanied by smoky eggplant purée and herbaceous crunch
1500 cal · 57g protein · 52 min
IntermediateLunch
Tandoori-Spiced Branzino with Charred Corn & Green Mango Salsa
Whole fish rubbed in tandoori masala, high-seared until skin crisps, finished with a bright, fresh salsa.
545 cal · 55g protein · 33 min
IntermediateDinner
Tandoori-Spiced Branzino en Papillote with Green Mango & Crispy Shallots
Whole fish steamed in parchment with fragrant tandoori aromatics and bright unripe mango
769 cal · 55g protein · 30 min
EasyDinner
Berbere-Crusted Branzino en Papillote with Green Beans & Lemon
Whole fish sealed in parchment with roasted green beans & fenugreek oil
530 cal · 53g protein · 30 min
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Doro Tibs with Crispy Injera Croutons, Charred Broccolini & Berbere Jus
Seared chicken thigh, spiced pan sauce, Ethiopian flatbread crisp, green vegetable
1047 cal · 52g protein · 75 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Fish with Tomato-Fenugreek Curry and Basmati Rice
Tender white fish in a silky, aromatic methi-tomato sauce
973 cal · 50g protein · 30 min
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Ginger-Cumin Chicken Tikka Masala with Herbed Basmati Rice
Tender tandoori chicken in a silky tomato-cream sauce over fragrant rice
723 cal · 50g protein · 50 min
SophisticatedDinner
Tandoori Chicken
Spiced yogurt-marinated chicken with charred edges and smoky flavor
555 cal · 48g protein · 50 min
EasyDinner
Butter Chicken with Green Peas & Cashew Cream Rice
Tomato-cream sauce, tender chicken, fragrant basmati, done in 25 minutes
431 cal · 46g protein · 25 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 30 minutes. The quickest is around 15 minutes and the longest about 55 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Are these authentic Indian recipes?
No, and we do not claim they are. These are dishes built on Indian ingredients and technique by the Delicious kitchen, which is why the pages say Indian-style rather than Indian. They are written to taste right and to work in a home kitchen, not to be a record of traditional cooking.
Is every recipe here high protein?
Every recipe in this collection is written without ingredients that break a high protein diet. We cannot vouch for the brands in your cupboard or for cross-contamination in your kitchen, so check labels as you normally would.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 309 and 1095 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
