When you think of Indian food, what comes to your mind? Hot, spicy, greasy or heavy? Most people think along these lines. But most Indian foods have a healthy element to them, a little trait that tends to go unnoticed by the most of us. We give you 4 dishes which are not only tasty but also beneficial to your health.

Pulses or Dal

Pulses are a good source of Vitamin and Minerals.They are low in fat and are good for your weight loss regime.

Roti or Chapati

The atta or the flour used in making rotis is rich in fibre content which is good for your stomach and also being rich in carbohydrates, it will give you a lot of energy.

Idly

Let’s go down south. Idlis are stomach-filling, healthy and melt in your mouth.The best kind of a breakfast to have if you just can’t stand the sight of cereals.

Dhoklas

When it comes to dhoklas, it just doesn’t matter if they are yellow or white. Made from fermented dal, they are very good for diabetic patients and being steamed, makes them low on calories too.

So, there you have it. Indian menus do have something to please the health conscious. All we need to do is tweak our cuisine to match our lifestyles by adding less starch, salt , oil and sugar.

References:

http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/8-healthy-indian-foods-to-keep-you-fit/

http://www.cinnamonsoho.com/indian-food-good-for-health/