Traditional Indian Meals that are healthy

In a world of Maggie Noodles, polished rice, refined flours, etc. We as Indians still prefer eating our favorite home-cooked food and will never get bored of it. Maa and dadi/nani ke haath ka khaana will always be bae!

Our parents and grandparents have been using these foods for ages and it’s quite diverse, has a lot of benefits such as being anti-inflammatory, aiding good health, reducing inflammation and so on. I’ll list down some common ones which a part of most Indian households

1.  Cereal Grains –

Carbs, essentially our powerhouse for energy. Grains and cereals like brown rice, maize, oats, wheat, barley, rye, sorghum provide us with complex carbs which slowly release in our body without spiking insulin levels and satiates us enough which helps reduce those sugar cravings.

2. Pickles –

Are a great source of probiotics when made with the right ingredients and adds that extra bit of zing to our meals.

3. Yogurt/Dahi –

A common side/accompaniment and a part of most major meals, yoghurt is another great source of probiotics and is great for maintain a good gut health.

4. Ghee –

One of the most underrated fat sources. Ghee provides our body with healthy fats which boost the immune system, have anti-inflammatory properties, relieve constipation, great for our bone movements, etc.

5. Dals and Pulses –

Again a good source of proteins especially for vegetarians. Dals and pulses also promote good skin health and prevent acne.

6. Green Veggie Sabzis –

Along with dal, rice, roti and dahi, our meal is not complete without a sabzi. Ranging from a variety of veggies like bhindi, doodhi, gobi, gowar, mushrooms and countless others, these sabzis provide us with main fibers for good bowel movement and our daily intake of vitamins and minerals.

7. Spices –

Lastly, our meals are not boring and bland like the western countries. We as Indians absolutely love our spices and no Indian meal is complete without them. Spices like Haldi (Turmeric), Elichi (cardamom), Kalimirch (Pepper), Dalchini (cinnamon), Lovang (Clove), etc. have innumerous health benefits and medicinal properties too.

Combine the above foods and Voila! You got yourself a healthy traditional Indian Meal!