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Cuisine & diet · 46 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.

Charred Beet & Paneer Salad with Pomegranate-Lime Dressing & Toasted PistachiosIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Beet & Paneer Salad with Pomegranate-Lime Dressing & Toasted Pistachios

Earthy beets and creamy paneer with bright citrus and jeweled pomegranate

871 cal · 26g protein · 30 min
vegetarianhigh-protein30-minute
Tomato & Lentil Dal with Charred Onion RiceEasy
Lunch

Tomato & Lentil Dal with Charred Onion Rice

Creamy, spiced, deeply satisfying comfort

753 cal · 25g protein · 25 min
veganhigh-proteingluten-free
Shakla Dist Scramble with Crispy Injera Shards & Berbere OilIntermediate
Breakfast

Shakla Dist Scramble with Crispy Injera Shards & Berbere Oil

Soft eggs with spiced greens, charred alliums, and shattering injera

710 cal · 23g protein · 26 min
high-proteingluten-free-friendlyintermediate
Edamame with Charred Lime & AmchurIntermediate
Snack

Edamame with Charred Lime & Amchur

Warm salty beans with tart mango powder

428 cal · 22g protein · 15 min
veganhigh-proteinquick
Injera-Spiced Scramble with Charred Tomato Confit & Crispy Sage OilSophisticated
Breakfast

Injera-Spiced Scramble with Charred Tomato Confit & Crispy Sage Oil

Silken eggs infused with berbere warmth, slow-roasted tomato, fresh herbs

861 cal · 21g protein · 75 min
high-proteingluten-freesophisticated
Coconut Dal Soup with Crispy Garlic Chickpea CroutonsEasy
Lunch

Coconut Dal Soup with Crispy Garlic Chickpea Croutons

Silky red lentil dal spiked with ginger and lime, topped with garlic-fried chickpea crisps

737 cal · 21g protein · 35 min
veganhigh-proteinhigh-fiber
Tej-Spiced Barley Scramble with Charred Tomato Confit & Crispy Sage OilEasy
Breakfast

Tej-Spiced Barley Scramble with Charred Tomato Confit & Crispy Sage Oil

Honeyed grain with poached eggs and burnt butter aromatics

851 cal · 21g protein · 33 min
high-proteingluten-freeanti-inflammatory
Masala Scrambled Eggs with Charred Tomato & Crispy Curry Leaf OilIntermediate
Breakfast

Masala Scrambled Eggs with Charred Tomato & Crispy Curry Leaf Oil

Soft curds, burnished tomato, fragrant herb oil

636 cal · 21g protein · 20 min
high-protein20-minutevegetarian
Masala Scrambled Eggs with Cilantro ToastEasy
Breakfast

Masala Scrambled Eggs with Cilantro Toast

Cumin-turmeric eggs on crispy garlic bread

492 cal · 20g protein · 17 min
quickvegetarianhigh-protein
Masala Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Onion ToastEasy
Breakfast

Masala Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Onion Toast

Turmeric-cumin eggs with caramelized onions and buttered sourdough

628 cal · 20g protein · 20 min
vegetarianunder-25-minhigh-protein
Spiced Tomato & Paneer Crisps with Mint Chutney DipEasy
Appetizer

Spiced Tomato & Paneer Crisps with Mint Chutney Dip

Shallow-fried paneer slices with masala tomatoes and bright, easy mint sauce

618 cal · 18g protein · 22 min
vegetarianhigh-proteinunder-25-min
Masala Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Tomato & CilantroEasy
Breakfast

Masala Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Tomato & Cilantro

Soft eggs kissed with garam masala, charred tomato, and fresh herbs

264 cal · 17g protein · 13 min
high-proteinquickgluten-free
Masala Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Onion & Cilantro ToastEasy
Breakfast

Masala Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Onion & Cilantro Toast

Cumin-turmeric soft eggs, caramelized shallots, warm naan

414 cal · 16g protein · 17 min
high-protein15-minutevegetarian
Spiced Mango Lassi with Crispy Fenugreek Seed Brittle & Cardamom WhipSophisticated
In-between

Spiced Mango Lassi with Crispy Fenugreek Seed Brittle & Cardamom Whip

Silken yogurt drink, caramelised seeds, aromatic foam

353 cal · 16g protein · 25 min
vegetarianhigh-proteingluten-free
Masala Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Curry Leaves & Tomato ChutneyIntermediate
Breakfast

Masala Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Curry Leaves & Tomato Chutney

Fluffy eggs infused with tempering spices and fresh herbs

325 cal · 15g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-free10-minute-prep
Masala Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Cumin SeedsEasy
Breakfast

Masala Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Cumin Seeds

Fluffy eggs in warm spice oil with charred onion

361 cal · 14g protein · 15 min
high-proteinvegetarian15-minute
Shakla Dist Scrambled Eggs with Roasted Tomato & Crispy OnionEasy
Breakfast

Shakla Dist Scrambled Eggs with Roasted Tomato & Crispy Onion

Fluffy Ethiopian-spiced scramble with charred cherry tomatoes

360 cal · 14g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-freequick
Roasted Chickpea & Ajwain CrispsIntermediate
Snack

Roasted Chickpea & Ajwain Crisps

Crunchy, spiced legume crackers with thyme-like aromatics

265 cal · 11g protein · 32 min
high-proteinvegangluten-free
Quick Spiced Yogurt with Roasted Beet & PomegranateEasy
In-between

Quick Spiced Yogurt with Roasted Beet & Pomegranate

Cooling raita-inspired snack with warm spices

209 cal · 7g protein · 13 min
vegetariangluten-freehigh-protein15-minute
Tandoori Lamb Shoulder Chops with Charred Tomato ChutneyIntermediate
Dinner

Tandoori Lamb Shoulder Chops with Charred Tomato Chutney

Spice-rubbed lamb chops with a cooked tomato reduction, finished with crispy onion and herbed basmati

451 cal · 6g protein · 37 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pomegranate-Glazed Lamb Shoulder Chops with Charred Eggplant & MintIntermediate
Dinner

Pomegranate-Glazed Lamb Shoulder Chops with Charred Eggplant & Mint

Spiced lamb, tart-sweet pomegranate molasses, silky roasted eggplant

430 cal · 4g protein · 38 min
gluten-freepaleo-friendlyhigh-protein
Mango Lassi with Cardamom & Crispy Chickpea BrittleEasy
In-between

Mango Lassi with Cardamom & Crispy Chickpea Brittle

Silky yogurt smoothie with tropical mango, warming spice, and addictive crunchy clusters

314 cal · 3g protein · 13 min
vegetariangluten-freehigh-protein15-minute