IntermediateLunch
Coconut Fish Curry with Mustard Oil & Charred Okra
Silky coconut broth, flaky white fish, crispy-edged okra
904 cal · 45g protein · 43 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.
Intermediate
SophisticatedDinner
Tandoori-Spiced Swordfish en Papillote with Charred Spring Onion, Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Kale Oil
Steam-kissed sword fish punctuated by sharp-sweet molasses and mineral garlic oil
1095 cal · 44g protein · 43 min
SophisticatedDinner
Pan-Seared Halibut with Coconut-Kasuri Methi Sauce, Charred Broccolini & Crispy Garlic Chips
Delicate, butter-skinned white fish in aromatic curry broth
692 cal · 41g protein · 55 min
EasyDinner
Quick Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice
One-skillet chicken thighs in a silky tomato sauce
628 cal · 41g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Saffron-Crusted Paneer Scramble with Charred Corn Silk, Black Cardamom Oil & Crispy Thyme
Silken paneer curds with burnished spice and delicate corn garnish
937 cal · 40g protein · 35 min
IntermediateLunch
Fenugreek-Braised Cod with Black Lentils & Charred Cauliflower
Delicate white fish in a spiced lentil sauce with bitter greens
501 cal · 40g protein · 42 min
EasyLunch
Chicken Tikka Wraps
Yogurt-spiced chicken breast with cool cucumber sauce
355 cal · 40g protein · 20 min
EasySnack
Roasted Chickpea & Curry Leaf Crisps
Nutty, crunchy, instantly addictive
863 cal · 39g protein · 23 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
600 cal · 38g protein · 52 min
IntermediateLunch
Tandoori Salmon Kachumber Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing
Spiced salmon fillet over fresh vegetable salad with herbaceous dressing
367 cal · 37g protein · 22 min
EasyLunch
Tadka Dal with Buttered Basmati & Charred Spinach
Silky red lentils simmered with ginger, garlic, and spiced ghee tempering, served with fragrant rice
952 cal · 37g protein · 30 min
IntermediateDinner
Kashmiri Saffron Paneer with Charred Tomato Jus & Crispy Fennel Seed Bread
Silken spiced cheese with aromatic broth and herbed crispy accompaniment
1402 cal · 35g protein · 44 min
EasyLunch
Misir Wot Pasta with Roasted Garlic & Walnut Oil
Silky red lentil stew tossed with torn flatbread & crumbled feta
792 cal · 33g protein · 35 min
EasyLunch
Lamb Keema Pita Pockets
Quick spiced minced lamb and peas tucked into warm pita
593 cal · 32g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedLunch
Doro Wot Rice Bowl with Soft-Poached Egg & Charred Okra
Slow-braised chicken in Ethiopian spiced stew over millet rice
520 cal · 32g protein · 60 min
EasySnack
Roasted Chickpea & Curry Leaf Brittle Clusters
Crunchy, savory legume bites with herbaceous curry leaf infusion
694 cal · 31g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Shakla Dist Custard with Charred Tomato Confit & Crispy Teff Tuile
Silken egg custard infused with ginger, fenugreek & nigella; roasted tomato compote; toasted grain crisp
799 cal · 30g protein · 75 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Turmeric Poached Eggs with Crispy Paneer & Charred Tomato Chutney
Golden turmeric broth, aromatic cumin, browned paneer cubes
716 cal · 30g protein · 23 min
EasyBreakfast
Injera Egg Crown with Berbere Tomato Compote & Crispy Onion Shards
Soft-scrambled eggs atop fermented flatbread with spiced tomato condiment
896 cal · 30g protein · 26 min
EasyLunch
Cumin-Spiced Lentil Dal with Charred Tomato & Crispy Onion
Silky red lentil dal topped with fried shallots and halved tomatoes
644 cal · 27g protein · 28 min
IntermediateLunch
Paneer Tikka Salad with Roasted Chickpea Croutons & Pomegranate-Tamarind Dressing
Charred paneer chunks over mixed greens with a tangy-sweet, spiced vinaigrette
743 cal · 26g protein · 35 min
EasyAppetizer
Paneer Tikka Canapés with Pomegranate & Charred Chili Oil
Smoky cubed paneer, pomegranate jewels, tangy yogurt base
816 cal · 26g protein · 22 min
IntermediateLunch
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
EasyLunch
Tomato & Lentil Dal with Charred Onion Rice
Creamy, spiced, deeply satisfying comfort
753 cal · 25g 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 1059 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
