Enjoy A Healthy Indian Meal By Sticking To These Choices

 Enjoy A Healthy Indian Meal By Sticking To These Choices

 

Travel & Tourism Indian cuisine is one of those foods you either love or hate. For lovers, the sheer range of flavors and exotic spices is unrivaled. For haters, it’s just too much of everything. But the fact is, Indian cuisine can cater to all palates; you just have to know what to order. Go veg Vegetarian dishes may or may not be spicy but most times they contain fewer spices. They also don’t contain as much fat since that’s usually reserved for meat dishes and desserts. Purees such as bharta which comprise goodies like tomatoes, aubergines, garlic and cumin mean that you get to enjoy the flavors of India without having to obsess about your weight. If you’re a vegan, make a request that the chef skip yoghurt and ghee (clarified butter) which will also make the dish less filling. Team veggie dishes with plain roti or rice which contain less to no fat. They’re extremely filling without piling on pounds and are the perfect main selection. Choose chicken and fish Mutton is a big part of Indian cuisine but so are chicken and fish which are easier on the tummy. They’re healthier too so if you’re looking to shed or maintain weight go for them. Opt for a side dish to soothe the digestive system if choosing a dish heavily laced with spices. Raita is an example. It’s refreshing, delicious, inexpensive yet packed with vitamins. For those who don’t know, it’s a yoghurt dish mixed with an assortment of freshly cut vegetables like cucumber, carrots, tomatoes etc. Opt for

 grilled rather than fried Fried foods are cooked in their own oil and additional oil. They’re sumptuous but fattening and too much will see you put on weight. Grilled dishes are leaner, don’t induce nausea, and suit most palates. Tandoori items are perfect because they can include veggies and meat, suitable for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Some tandoori dishes can be laced heavily with spices to add plenty of flavor. Those used to Indian cuisine love them but you might want to go easy if it’s your first time. Lentils and chickpeas (varieties of pulses) are common ingredients in Indian cuisine. They’re packed with proteins and are very healthy if not fried heavily and free of butter. They’re a great substitute for gravy which usually contains clarified butter and coconut milk so opt for them if you’re trying to keep your

 weight down. Dessert items are mouth-watering and if you’ve just had a healthy meal it’s okay to binge a bit. There’s a host of delicacies to choose from with favorites being kheer (rice pudding garnished with nuts and raisins), kulfi (an ice cream free of eggs but rich in milk) and gulab jamun (balls of sugar and milk dipped in sugar syrup). Authentic Indian restaurants are the best places to sample Indian cuisine. Those run by Indians promise genuine fare and even if combined with modern dishes they still ensure authenticity is retained. The tips outlined above should be enough to help you choose a healthy Indian meal while still enjoying all the flavors native to this ancient land. Waiters can be called on to assist you as well. Even if you’re hesitant to try out the exotic dishes give them a thought; you could just find yourself falling in love with the range of flavors. Experience the finest exotic spicy Indian cuisines in Indian restaurants in Kelowna or anywhere else. For more information on the same, click here!