Weekly Vegetarian Indian Meal Plan for Type 2 Diabetes

Monday

• Breakfast: Vegetable Upma (Semolina with vegetables)
• Lunch: Chana Masala (Chickpea curry) with Brown Rice
• Dinner: Palak Paneer (Spinach and cottage cheese) with Whole Wheat Roti

Tuesday

• Breakfast: Oats Idli (Fermented oats and vegetable cakes)
• Lunch: Baingan Bharta (Smoky mashed eggplant) with Quinoa
• Dinner: Mixed Vegetable Curry with Cauliflower Rice

Wednesday

• Breakfast: Moong Dal Cheela (Lentil pancakes) with Mint Chutney
• Lunch: Lentil (Masoor Dal) Donburi with Stir-fried Greens
• Dinner: Aloo Gobi (Potato and cauliflower) with Brown Rice

Thursday

• Breakfast: Khichdi (Lentil and rice porridge) with Curd
• Lunch: Rajma (Kidney beans) with Barley
• Dinner: Malai Kofta (Vegetable dumplings in creamy sauce) with Whole Wheat Roti

Friday

• Breakfast: Vegetable Poha (Flattened rice with veggies)
• Lunch: Paneer Tikka (Grilled cottage cheese) with Salad
• Dinner: Vegetable Biryani (Spiced rice with assorted veggies) with Raita

Saturday

• Breakfast: Rawa Dosa (Semolina pancakes) with Coconut Chutney
• Lunch: Dal Makhani (Black lentils) with Millet
• Dinner: Vegetable Korma (Mixed vegetables in coconut gravy) with Flaxseed Roti

Sunday

• Breakfast: Sambar (Spiced vegetable stew) with Brown Rice Idli
• Lunch: Chole (Chickpeas) with Quinoa
• Dinner: Stuffed Bell Peppers (Peppers filled with spiced lentils) with Salad

This plan keeps meals balanced and rich in fiber while including traditional Indian flavors. If you’d like detailed recipes for any of these dishes, feel free to let me know!