Is Indian food high in Calories?

megamom

We finally got an Indian restaurant around here and I have always wanted to try it. What would be the best choices to get when I go?

foxfirekenzie

http://eatthis.womenshealthmag.com/slideshow/10-ways-eat-healthily-indian-restaurant?cm_mmc=ETNTNL-_-2010_09_23-_-HTML-_-1

Check out that article- it may answer your questions. I love the mango lassi drink at Indian places. YUM! Indian food is delicious.

ProTFitness

see if you can find int online. Calorieking.com is pretty good. research it

jennievh

It definitely can be. Watch for cream sauces and deep-fried food. Dal soups tend to be healthy.

That said, I ADORE Indian food. Soooo yummy.

kmand

Tandori chicken is a good choice (baked in a clay oven). Be careful of the saucy dishes, they use a lot of ghee (clarified butter). Tastes great, but high cal. Also the Raita yogurt sauce is a good choice. Dahl or other lentil dishes should be ok as well.

megamom

Thanks everyone. I found the website and menu on line so will research the meals before we go. It all looks delicious.

aatul

i live in India !! opt for the " chicken tikka " " seekh kebab" and other items done in the tandoor ( clay oven ), do try the Dal ( lentils ) & tell them to not add butter from the top, " nan / roti " good options for the bread ..... skip the " parantha " though id you are more people do order it and share a few bites each ( it's devine ) .
CHEERS !