I have been writing about vegetarian food in India for over a decade. This is a question my vegetarian friends often ask me. I will answer this question in detail on Quora from an Indian food perspective.

The protein in Indian vegetarian food mainly comes from two sources. The first is a variety of lentils and dried beans, and the second is a variety of fresh beans and similar vegetables, both of which provide rich and inexpensive sources of protein. A third protein-rich ingredient less commonly used in Indian cuisine is a seed called buckwheat. The seeds are available in most health food stores and even supermarkets.

Despite its name, buckwheat is not a grain; it is a heart-healthy, gluten-free seed that is also a rich source of antioxidants and protein, carbohydrates, iron, magnesium, and potassium. , a good source of vitamins and dietary fiber. It is an excellent choice for those trying to lose weight! In Indian cuisine, this seed is most often used on fasting days for its high protein and carbohydrate properties. Let’s take a look at each of these three cheap protein sources.

Despite its name, buckwheat is not a grain; it is a heart-healthy, gluten-free seed that is also a rich source of antioxidants and protein, carbohydrates, iron, magnesium, and potassium. , a good source of vitamins and dietary fiber. It is an excellent choice for those trying to lose weight! In Indian cuisine, this seed is most often used on fasting days for its high protein and carbohydrate properties. Let’s take a look at each of these three cheap protein sources.

Despite its name, buckwheat is not a grain; it is a heart-healthy, gluten-free seed that is also a rich source of antioxidants and protein, carbohydrates, iron, magnesium, and potassium. , a good source of vitamins and dietary fiber. It is an excellent choice for those trying to lose weight! In Indian cuisine, this seed is most often used on fasting days for its high protein and carbohydrate properties. Let’s take a look at each of these three cheap protein sources.

Mother Nature has given us a wide variety of lentils. Not only in Indian cuisine, these dishes are popular in many cuisines. Raid your supermarket! Below is my collection of 25 lentil and dry bean recipes with step-by-step photos. The picture is of black gram or bengal gram.

Fresh beans and peas are also a good source of protein. Here’s a picture of French beans with potatoes, followed by one of my personal favorite but little-known Indian dishes made entirely from green peas.

This is a picture of my favorite green pea curry. This dish is called Nimona [1] and is specially made in India during the winter when fresh green beans are everywhere in the markets.

Finally, to spoil the fun for everyone, I prepared a dessert - Buckwheat Almond Halwa [2] This is a delicious, nutritious and gluten-free dessert. I use ghee for the dessert, but you can also use almond oil for a vegetarian alternative.

I really like this photo because it was accepted by Foodgawker[3].

I hope these details are helpful in understanding protein in Indian vegetarian food. Thanks Jamie for the question. If you have any questions, please be sure to post them.