# Indian healthy recipe trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indian-healthy-recipe-trends > Updated: 2026-07-31T01:45:57.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Chef Bharat posted a short video showing a new potato‑onion pakora made with boiled slices of potatoes and onions, seasoned with ginger‑garlic‑chili paste, spices, coriander, fennel, gram‑flour, rice flour and a little oil before deep‑frying. The snack was promoted as a crowd‑pleasing rainy‑day treat. In the same post, a health advisory highlighted steamed spinach, cauliflower, sweet potato and broccoli as nutrient‑dense vegetables, emphasizing their roles in bone, heart and immune health. The following day, other culinary creators shared plant‑based twists on classic Indian comfort foods. A vegan cottage pie paired creamy mashed potatoes with a lentil, chickpea and walnut filling, delivering protein and healthy fats while staying under an hour to prepare. A low‑carb cauliflower pav bhaji replaced potatoes and regular buns with cauliflower and keto‑friendly rolls, preserving the buttery flavor of the street‑food staple while cutting carbohydrates. Together, the snapshots illustrate a growing focus on health‑oriented and plant‑based adaptations of Indian recipes. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-31: Vegan Cottage Pie and Low‑Carb Cauliflower Pav Bhaji Recipes Highlight Plant‑Based Cooking Trend Two new recipes showcase plant‑based cooking: a vegan cottage pie with lentils and walnuts, and a low‑carb cauliflower pav bhaji with keto rolls. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vegan-cottage-pie-and-lowcarb-cauliflower-pav-bhaji-recipes-highlight-plantbased-cooking-trend ### 2026-07-30: Chef Bharat Introduces New Potato‑Onion Pakora Recipe as Health Guides Highlight Steamed Veg Benefits Chef Bharat shared an Instagram video of a new potato‑onion pakora recipe, while health guidance recommends steaming spinach, cauliflower, sweet potato and broccoli for optimal nutrition. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chef-bharat-introduces-new-potatoonion-pakora-recipe-as-health-guides-highlight-steamed-veg-benefits --- Cite as: Indian healthy recipe trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indian-healthy-recipe-trends