10 high-protein vegetarian curries made without paneer or dal

When it comes to high-protein vegetarian meals, paneer and dal are considered the best sources. But let us accept it: after a while we all get bored and need alternatives. And so, keeping that in view, we have got some really interesting high-protein vegetarian curries that can be made without paneer or dal. All you need to do is, look beyond paneer and dal in your pantry and the answer lies right there. And trust us, these are all comforting and easy-to-digest curries that can be easily made at home. Take a look.

As the name suggests, it is made with soy beans, which are first boiled and then cooked in a spicy onion-tomato gravy, along with ground spices. Garnish it with coriander leaves and enjoy it with roti, paratha, or steamed rice.

Popularly known as chole, it is a whole chickpea curry which is rich in protein and fiber. It is a North Indian curry, and is made with pressure-cooked chickpeas, which are simmered in onion-tomato gravy along with robust spices and is best served with jeera rice. They are high in soluble fiber, which helps lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and maintain healthy blood pressure levels, reducing the risk of heart disease.

It is a high-protein curry, which can be made with fresh or frozen peas. All you need to do is, blanch the peas and then simmer them in onion-tomato gravy, seasoned with spices and topped with coriander leaves. It is best served with roti, poori, and even ajwain paratha.

This is a water-rich, and protein-loaded curry, where bottle gourd chunks are simmered in besan curry, made with gram flour, curd, turmeric, and panch phoran. This curry is very light and goes well with roti and rice too.

Sprouts like moong, moth, and chana are protein-dense and nutrient-rich. All you need to do is, soak them overnight, and then tie them in a cotton pouch and place them in a dark place until they sprout. Once ready, blanch and simmer them in a onion-tomato curry, seasoned with robust spices. Enjoy with roti or paratha.

Quinoa is a rich source of protein and fiber and when transformed into a curry along with rajma, it is a flavour bomb that goes well with roti and rice.

It is a high-protein curry and makes for a filling lunch or dinner treat that goes well with rice and roti. All you need to do is boil it and cook it in a curry made with onion, tomato, ginger-garlic paste, salt and spices.

The combination is rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats. All you need to do is, simmer the drumstick pods and roasted peanuts in a onion and coconut curry, seasoned with curry leaves and mustard seeds. It goes well with appam, cheela, or even pesarratu.

Almond is said to add richness, protein, and a creamy texture to any curry. Simply blend the soaked almonds and mix them into the gravy along with veggies of your choice to create a luxurious and nutritious curry. It goes well with roti and rice too. Almonds are rich in vitamin E and healthy fats that support memory, focus, and overall brain function. They help lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and improve good cholesterol (HDL), reducing the risk of heart disease.

This one makes for a filling lunch or dinner meal, which is loaded with protein. Saute mushroom and tofu and simmer them in an onion-tomato gravy with spices and enjoy it with roti or rice.