Glasgow Indian restaurants are well known for their aromatic cuisine with ginger, coriander and turmeric. Indian dishes can either be spicy or sweet, depending on your taste and preference. Although, like any cuisine, Indian food can be very high in calories, therefore, you need to carefully consider what you pick. Calories, when taken in large quantities can be harmful to your health especially if you want to remain fit or lose excessive fats. Here we give you some tips on how to eat out healthy in Indian restaurants.
What to consider when ordering Indian meals at Glasgow Indian Restaurants
l Skip the Appetisers– Most Indian appetisers are high in calorie content and fat. This is due to the common appetisers being deep-fried such as samosa and the rich paneer, both of which have very high-fat contents. To avoid these calories, skip the appetisers which are both unhealthy and costly. For those people who must use a start, we advise that you take a light lentil soup.
l Pick Tandoori– Tandoori dishes tend to be lean. They are made using a traditional clay oven known as tandoor which accounts for the lean nature of these meals. We advise that you order for tandoori chicken or even shrimp and enjoy a low-calorie and low-fat dinner for a healthy and satisfying life.
l Make the most of Turmeric – Eating healthy food is not all about calories or fats, it is also about maximising the nutrients intake. The National Centre for Complementary and Alternative Health Medicine claims that turmeric contains anti-cancer and antioxidant effects which are both very important for a healthy body. If this is indeed true, then turmeric is one of the things that you should always ask for in any Indian restaurant.
l Avoid meals rich in fats– Look carefully at the meal description and notice words such as paneer, malai or even ghee. These are dishes to avoid completely as they have a high fat content. Paneers are generally rich-fat cheese, while malai refers to cream. Ghee, on the other hand, refers to butter. All these options are poor Indian choices when you are trying to eat healthy.
l Avoid too much rice or swap it– Majority of Indian restaurants serve basmati rice which can set you back 210 calories. We advise that, when you are serving rice, try and stick to just one serving and leave more space for the main dish. Another option would be to switch to brown rice for a healthier alternative.
If you are unsure of what to order, Glasgow Indian Restaurants are very friendly and helpful to direct you to the right dish. The Dhabba in Merchant City in Glasgow prides itself on authentic healthy Indian cuisine. Currently, they are offering a free side of brown rice with any low fat dishes from Monday 15th January to Sunday 21st January.
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