7 Light Dishes Perfect For A Healthy Dinner

By Vanshika Gaur
15 Mar 2025, 14:30 IST

A light dinner is essential as it helps lower blood pressure, improve digestion, boost metabolism, and more. However, finding a perfect light dish for dinner can be challenging. Here are a few light dishes that are perfect for a healthy dinner. Tap to read!

Vegetable Pulao

Vegetable pulao made with rice and vegetables are a rich source of nutrients and protein. It is best served with curd and pickles.

Curd Rice

This cooling and easy to digest dinner is made with curd and rice which is tempered with ginger, peanuts, and mustard seeds.

Moong Dal Khichdi

Moong dal, also known as yellow split lentil, is rich in protein and is made with rice, ghee (clarified butter), cumin, hing (Asafoetida), and garlic.

Besan Chilla

Besan chilla is made with gram flour, vegetables and spices. It is rich in protein, aids digestion, and manages weight making it a perfect light dinner.

Paneer Bhurji

Also known as scrambled cottage cheese is cooked with vegetables such as onion, tomatoes, etc. Pairing it with multigrain roti makes it a protein-packed meal.

Chickpea Salad

This protein-rich and filling salad is made with boiled rajma (kidney beans), chickpeas, onion, lemon juice, tomatoes, etc.

Spinach Soup

Spinach soup, also known as palak soup, is rich in fibre, iron and antioxidants cooked with spinach, ghee (clarified butter), cumin, garlic, and spices.

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According to PubMed, having a light dinner aids in weight loss and improves overall health. It is advisable to consult a dietitian before making any dietary changes.