Indian food is rich in bold spices and full of flavors, but most of its dishes are full of carbohydrates. The good part: one can dine on tasty Indian food without loading up on rice or bread! I think low-carb doesn't equate to low-flavor.

Here are three low-carb yet very tasty Indian meals shared by renowned nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, an advocate of eating clean and local.

Paneer Bhurji with Lettuce Wraps

Why it’s great: Paneer is high in protein and has almost no carbs. Using lettuce as a wrap keeps it light.

Ingredients:
 

• 1 cup crumbled paneer
   
• 1 chopped onion
   
• 1 chopped tomato
   
• 1 green chili (optional)
   
• 1 tsp ghee
   
• Lettuce leaves for wraps
   
• Spices: turmeric, cumin, salt

Cauliflower Rice Pulao

Why it’s great: Cauliflower is a low-carb veggie that mimics rice texture.

Ingredients:
 

• 2 cups grated cauliflower
   
• 1 chopped carrot
   
• ½ cup green peas
   
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
   
• Curry leaves, ginger
   
• Spices: turmeric, salt, pepper
   

Keto Baingan Bharta

Why it’s great: Eggplant is low in carbs and full of fiber.

Ingredients:
 

• 1 large roasted eggplant
   
• 1 chopped onion
   
• 1 tomato
   
• 1 tsp mustard oil
   
• Garlic, green chili
   
• Spices: cumin, salt, red chili powder
   

In a nutshell: Use ghee or coconut oil for cooking. Avoid wheat rotis; instead, either go for almond flour rotis or just eat them! 

Keeping low-carb in India becomes easy, provided one sticks to local fresh produce. Flavor does not go with the carbs, do!