Heart healthy

Heart-healthy cooking is less about restriction and more about a quiet shift in habits — a little more fish, a little more fibre, more olive oil and less ghee, and a friendlier hand with the salt jar. This collection brings together everyday recipes built around those small, steady choices.

What you'll find here

Meals that lean Mediterranean and DASH-friendly in spirit, with Indian kitchens kept firmly in mind. Expect lentil and bean mains, dals tempered with less ghee, grilled or baked fish, oats and millet bowls, vegetable-forward sabzis, and salads that actually fill you up. Most recipes go easy on saturated fat and added salt, and lean on herbs, citrus, and aromatics for flavour.

When to reach for these

• Weekday cooking when you want something nourishing without overthinking it
• Family meals where someone is watching cholesterol or blood pressure
• After a stretch of richer festive food, when your kitchen could use a reset
• Building a long-term repertoire that feels sustainable, not punishing

A few gentle habits

Swap deep-frying for baking, air-frying, or a quick stovetop sear. Use ghee in moderation and lean on extra-virgin olive oil or mustard oil where it suits the dish. Keep oily fish, walnuts, and flaxseed in regular rotation for omega-3s, and let whole grains — brown rice, jowar, oats — do more of the heavy lifting on your plate.

For more in this spirit, browse low sodium recipes or our anti-inflammatory collection.