India, as a vast country, has harbored diverse groups of people, making it one of the biggest cultural mosaic in the world. There are many aspects about the country which makes it stand out and known to the rest of the world. For example, it's culture, educational system, vast diversities in region, and of course, Bollywood. Nonetheless, India is well-known for its unique and vibrant cuisines. A person living in India would know the general demographic of different regions catering to multitudes of flavors. However, many countries, including the West still believes that Indian recipes offers only calories and spice. A typical Indian restaurant, mostly catering Punjabi cuisines in many countries has rich, creamy curries, vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, and plenty of dishes that offer intense spices. If you are a fan of Indian recipes, calories should not be bothering you because there are many dishes that offer proteins, vitamins, fibers, iron, and much more. Here's a quick and easy way to understand what are the main Indian food calories found in a typical restaurant that you may visit. The table is divided into different groups like poultry & meat, vegetables, dals (lentils), rice, appetizers, milk products, roti/chapatti (Indian bread), and dessert.
