Best diet plan: 8 desi superfoods you must include in your diet

Best diet plan: 8 desi superfoods you must include in your diet

By Namita S Kalla | July 19, 2025 |  Image: Canva

The Parliament canteen

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The Indian parliament’s new health-first menu is making waves. You too can join the bandwagon with these healthy and easy to make recipes

Ragi idli-coconut chutney

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The mixture of ragi and urad dal batter requires fermentation overnight. Steam spiced idlis. Make chutney by blending together grated coconut, green chillies, ginger, lemon juice and salt

Grilled paneer and vegetables

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The paneer cubes need to be marinated with olive oil, turmeric, chilli, garlic, and lemon juice. Grill along with sliced bell peppers , courgettes and broccoli, until they turn lightly charred. Sprinkle coriander leaves, and serve

Jaggery sattu mango cooler

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Whisk sattu with water, jaggery syrup, chopped mint, and lime juice. Add diced mango. Freeze before serving. A good substitute for sweet sodas

Barley, jowar salad bowl

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Cook barley and jowar until tender.  Add chopped cucumber, tomatoes,  red onion and coriander. Season it  with avocado oil, lemon zest, cracked black pepper and toasted seeds

Roasted chana mix

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Toss roasted chana and murmura with low-sodium peanuts, curry leaves, chilli powder, turmeric, and a dash of salt. Gently roast the mixture for crispy taste

Tomato basil shorba

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Sauté onions, garlic, and cumin  seeds. Add chopped tomatoes and vegetable stock. Simmer with fresh basil leaves, black pepper and lemon juice. Blend until smooth

Jaggery millet kheer

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Simmer pearl millet in milk. Add cardamom and a pinch of saffron.  Use jaggery powder to sweeten the  dish. Lastly, add chopped almonds  and raisins before serving

Health thali

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A balanced thali that consists of  steamed bajra or ragi rotis, boiled  moong dal, sautéed seasonal greens, cucumber, tomato raita, and fresh  fruit slices for dessert

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