10 Iron Rich Vegetarian Recipes

Friday, September 13, 2013, 19:04 [IST]

Iron deficiency is a common problem in most women. We may not realize this but about more than half of the women among us are actually anaemic. Anaemia can be a real nuisance if proper care is not taken. Usually people with iron deficiency opt for the iron supplements. But these supplements also bring the side effects with them.

So, the easiest way to get iron into your body is to watch your diet. Nature has gifted us with a number of foods which are iron rich and healthy in many ways. Spinach, chickpeas, pomegranate, kale, mushrooms etc. are some of the examples of the iron rich foods. And we humans are gifted with the ability to turn these storehouses of iron into delicious food.

So, here is a list of some of the mouthwatering iron rich vegetarian recipes which will provide you the needed vitamins and minerals and soothe your taste-buds as well. Check out these iron rich vegetarian recipes and give them a try:

Spinach Ambat

Palak or spinach ambat is a simple, tasty and an authentic vegetarian recipe which will definitely make your tastebuds crave for more. This recipe is basically from the Konkan coast area. In this recipe the spinach is cooked in a creamy, coconut gravy with a hint of sourness due to the tamarind.

Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer is one of your first choices when you want to enjoy some authentic Indian food in the restaurant. This simple dish made of paneer and spinach is one of the most popular cottage cheese recipes from India.

Broccoli Paratha

Ever heard of a stuffed broccoli paratha? This vegetable can be used to make tasty and mouthwatering parathas, a great option for a healthy and delicious breakfast.

Kale Salad

Kale, the green leafy vegetable is considered as the vegetarian beef. It is loaded with vitamins, nutrients and proteins that are very healthy. So have this kale salad as it is the perfect health food for women.

Palak Mushroom Curry

Preparing something unique and delicious with some very simple ingredients is the best part of our Indian cuisine. Palak with mushroom curry is one such vegetarian recipe. The combination of palak and mushrooms with a blend of fragrant spices makes this recipe burst with complex flavours.

Kashmiri Rajma Masala

Kashmiri rajma masala will also be light on your palate. If this rajma recipe lacks in terms of spices, it makes up with the richness of its flavour. Another special feature of Kashmiri recipes is that, it is often cooked without onions and garlic.

Pomegranate Curd Rice

There are many ways to prepare curd rice. The simple or basic curd rice recipe is made with curd, rice, salt and cumin seeds. But here the pomegranate seeds add iron to the dish.

Rajasthani Mooli Palak Sabji

Rajasthani mooli palak sabji is a simple and quick recipe which goes well with rice as well as chapatis. The use of dry mango powder gives the dish a unique tangy flavour. The crunchiness of the radish complements the soft spinach and gives this vegetarian recipe a delicious flavour.

Palak Pulao

Spinach is known as palak in Hindi. Spinach or palak pulao is a main course side dish that is easy to prepare and filling too. You can either prepare it in a deep bottomed bowl on the gas, or try the microwave recipe

Choley Palak

Chole palak masala is a perfect vegetarian recipe to go with both rice as well as rotis. The chickpeas are first boiled and then cooked in a spinach based gravy with a mix of aromatic spices. Apart from the delicious taste it is also worth mentioning that this recipe of chole palak is also very nutritious. Chickpeas are a huge source of protein and spinach is a wonder leaf in itself being rich in iron.

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