Non-Vegetarian

Home-style chicken curry with onion-tomato gravy. Protein-rich with low glycemic impact from the chicken itself.

Layered rice and chicken dish. Uses basmati rice which has a lower GI than regular white rice, but the portion size matters.

Fish in spiced tamarind or coconut gravy. Zero GI from fish, minimal carbs from gravy. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

Boiled eggs in spiced onion-tomato gravy. Affordable protein source with very low glycemic impact.

Goat meat curry, a celebratory dish across India. Zero GI from the meat, but higher in fat than chicken or fish.

Yogurt-marinated chicken roasted in tandoor. Zero GI from chicken, and the yogurt marinade adds negligible carbs. One of the healthiest Indian non-veg options.

Spiced minced mutton or chicken with peas. High protein, very low GI from the meat. The peas add some carbs but also fiber.

Prawns cooked in spiced coconut or onion-tomato gravy. Very low GI, high protein, and rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

A hard-boiled whole egg, a pure protein and fat food with virtually no carbohydrates and no glycemic impact. Excellent for blood sugar control.

Murgh Makhani, tandoori chicken simmered in a rich tomato, butter and cream gravy. Low GI overall as carbs are modest, but high in fat and calories.

Boneless chicken pieces marinated in spiced yogurt and grilled in a tandoor. Almost pure protein with negligible carbs and no meaningful glycemic impact.

Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced masala and boiled eggs. Rice content gives it a medium glycemic impact balanced by protein from the eggs.

Aromatic basmati rice cooked with tender spiced mutton in the dum style. The rice base gives it a medium glycemic impact alongside rich protein and fat.

Shallow-fried fish fillets or steaks marinated in spices, with a light coating. High in protein with very few carbs and a low glycemic impact.

Spicy deep-fried boneless chicken from South India, marinated with chilli, ginger-garlic and curry leaves. High in protein with low carbs and a low glycemic impact.