Not Idli-Sambhar, these 10 South Indian recipes will make dinner light + healthy

Best healthy South Indian dinner recipes: Dinner should be something that is easily digestible, tasty and healthy too. South Indian dishes are very famous for this. They are low in calories and rich in nutrients. Here are 10 tasty, light and healthy South Indian dinner options that you can easily make at home.

1. Fenugreek Kanji

It is very good for the stomach and also helps in controlling the sugar level. Fenugreek keeps the body cool. You can make kanji by mixing fenugreek with rice or ragi. It is a light food and very good for the stomach.

2. Curd Rice

Curd rice is cooling and very good for the body. Curd contains bacteria that improve digestion. Adding a little ginger, curry leaves and coriander enhances its taste even more.

3. Super Dosa

Dosa is a very light but nutritious food. But instead of eating big and oily dosas, it is better to eat small and thin dosas.

Here are some good options:

– Neradi Soru Dosa

– Kambu Dosa

– Ragi Dosa

– Adai Dosa

4. Moringa leaves decoction

Moringa leaves are rich in iron. Having it with amla and some curd makes it a protein-rich dinner. It is filling but light.

5. Ragi Kali:

Mix water and salt in ragi flour and keep stirring till the dough is cooked properly. It is easy to make and is also very healthy. It is low in calories and high in fiber. It is very good for diabetic patients. It keeps you satiated for a long time. Eating it with methi kulambhu or simple buttermilk makes it a healthy dinner.

6. Analogies

Upma is a very light meal. But more than semolina upma, these options are healthier:

– Samai Upma – rich in protein and fibre

– Wheat Semolina Upma – easily digestible

– Dahi Upma – sour and tasty

7. Ragi Adai

– Rich in iron and fiber.

– Keeps the stomach soft.

– Prevents constipation.

It is a very good dinner, especially for children and the elderly.

8. Spinach Lentil Rice

This is a very simple but great dinner. Made from spinach and lentils, this meal is rich in iron and protein. You can add arai keerai, drumstick leaves or mula keerai to the spinach, which will increase the nutrients further.

9. Kozhukkattai

Kozhukkattai is steamed, so it is low in fat and high in fibre.

For a healthy dinner, these options are good:

– Urad dal Kozhukkattai

– Ragi Kozhukkattai

– Drumstick leaves Kozhukkattai

10. White Idli

Idli is a light dinner for people of all ages. While making the batter in winters, adding a little fenugreek prevents sourness and improves digestion.

– Samai Idli

– Ragi Idli

– Kambu Idli

– Wheat Idli – It makes you feel less hungry and makes you feel full.

Choose light but nutritious food at night! South Indian dishes are good for our body, they are low in fat and are healthy. Avoid eating too much spicy food at night and choose food rich in fiber and protein.

If you try these 10 dishes alternately every day, your body and digestion system will remain healthy!