Saag To Chole,  10 Traditional Indian Foods To Fight Off Anemia

By Shreya Goswami

Packed with ingredients that are rich in iron, these traditional foods from across India should be included in your diet if you have iron-deficiency anemia.

Palak Paneer

Spinach is loaded with iron and paneer is packed with vitamin B12, making this the ultimate anemia-prevention combo.

Chole

100 grams of chickpeas contain 6.2 mg iron, so that simple bowl of Chole is a must have if you have anemia.

Saag

All green leafy vegetables are packed with iron, vitamin B12 as well as other vital nutrients that help fight against anemia.

Beet Pachadi

100 grams of beetroot is loaded with 1mg iron and trace amounts of vitamin B12, making this a great dish.

Alungsa Fry

100 grams of liver has 17.9mg iron and almost 70mcg of vitamin B12, so try this Manipuri dish today.

Mushroom Sabzi

100 grams of mushrooms are packed with 8.8mg iron and 5.6mcg of vitamin B12, so try all kinds of Mushroom Sabzis.

Moong Palong

This Bengali favourite is made with spinach and moong dal, both loaded with iron and vitamin B12.

Keema Kaleji

Both minced meat and liver are loaded with iron and vitamin B12, so this North Indian dish is a must-have.

Matar Aloo

Both peas and potatoes are so rich in iron that this simple, homely dish is a great anemia preventive and cure.

Rajma Masala

100 grams of rajma has 5mg iron, so don’t scoff at that simple plate of Rajma Masala with rice or roti.