{"id":473,"date":"2024-09-09T07:56:30","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T02:26:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/localkontact.com\/?p=473"},"modified":"2024-09-09T07:56:30","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T02:26:30","slug":"20-popular-indian-dishes-that-are-downright-unhealthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/localkontact.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/09\/20-popular-indian-dishes-that-are-downright-unhealthy\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Popular Indian dishes that are downright unhealthy!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Here\u2019s a list of 20 popular Indian dishes that are known for being rich in butter, oil, and sugar. I’ve included approximate calorie counts and the equivalent amount of walking needed to burn off those calories. I\u2019ve also suggested healthier alternatives for each dish. Given along side is the quantum of walking you will need to do to burn off the calories that come with eating these unhealthy dishes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chicken Tikka is a great alternative to Butter Chicken!<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1. Butter Chicken<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Calories<\/strong>: ~800 per serving<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Walking Required<\/strong>: ~160 minutes (based on 4 calories per minute walking)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Alternative<\/strong>: Chicken Tikka<\/strong> \u2013 Marinated grilled chicken with less oil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    2. Paneer Butter Masala<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Calories<\/strong>: ~900 per serving<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Walking Required<\/strong>: ~180 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Alternative<\/strong>: Paneer Tikka<\/strong> \u2013 Grilled paneer with minimal oil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      3. Chicken Korma<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Calories<\/strong>: ~850 per serving<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Walking Required<\/strong>: ~170 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Alternative<\/strong>: Chicken Tikka Masala<\/strong> \u2013 Opt for less cream and butter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        4. Chole Bhature<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Calories<\/strong>: ~1000 per serving (2 bhature + chole)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Walking Required<\/strong>: ~200 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Alternative<\/strong>: Chole with Whole Wheat Roti<\/strong> \u2013 Skip the fried bhature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          5. Aloo Paratha<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • Calories<\/strong>: ~600 per paratha<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Walking Required<\/strong>: ~120 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Alternative<\/strong>: Whole Wheat Roti with Aloo Sabzi<\/strong> \u2013 Less oil in the sabzi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            6. Pakoras (Vegetable Fritters)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            • Calories<\/strong>: ~400 per serving (6-8 pieces)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Walking Required<\/strong>: ~80 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Alternative<\/strong>: Baked Veggie Sticks<\/strong> \u2013 Baked, not fried.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              7. Samosas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              • Calories<\/strong>: ~300 per samosa<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Walking Required<\/strong>: ~60 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Alternative<\/strong>: Baked Samosas<\/strong> \u2013 Use less oil in the preparation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                8. Pulao (Restaurant Style)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                • Calories<\/strong>: ~700 per serving<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Walking Required<\/strong>: ~140 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Alternative<\/strong>: Vegetable Khichdi<\/strong> \u2013 Less oil and ghee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  9. Lassi (Sweet)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                  • Calories<\/strong>: ~300 per glass<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Walking Required<\/strong>: ~60 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Alternative<\/strong>: Plain Yogurt with Fruit<\/strong> \u2013 Lower sugar content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    10. Rasgulla<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                    • Calories<\/strong>: ~150 per piece<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Walking Required<\/strong>: ~30 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Alternative<\/strong>: Fruit Salad with Honey<\/strong> \u2013 Naturally sweet and less sugar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      11. Gulab Jamun<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                      • Calories<\/strong>: ~200 per piece<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Walking Required<\/strong>: ~40 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Alternative<\/strong>: Dates or Fresh Fruits<\/strong> \u2013 Naturally sweet and nutritious.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                        12. Jalebi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                        • Calories<\/strong>: ~300 per serving (4-5 pieces)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Walking Required<\/strong>: ~60 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Alternative<\/strong>: Fruit Chaat<\/strong> \u2013 Less sugar, more fiber.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                          13. Rava Kesari<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                          • Calories<\/strong>: ~350 per serving<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Walking Required<\/strong>: ~70 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Alternative<\/strong>: Fruit Compote<\/strong> \u2013 Less sugar, use natural fruit sweetness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                            14. Malai Kofta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                            • Calories<\/strong>: ~900 per serving<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Walking Required<\/strong>: ~180 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Alternative<\/strong>: Vegetable Kofta in Tomato Sauce<\/strong> \u2013 Less cream and butter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                              15. Naan (Butter Naan)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                              • Calories<\/strong>: ~300 per piece<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Walking Required<\/strong>: ~60 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Alternative<\/strong>: Whole Wheat Roti<\/strong> \u2013 Lower in fat and calories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                16. Haleem<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                                • Calories<\/strong>: ~800 per serving<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Walking Required<\/strong>: ~160 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Alternative<\/strong>: Chicken or Lentil Soup<\/strong> \u2013 Less oil and ghee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                  17. Kachori<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                                  • Calories<\/strong>: ~300 per piece<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Walking Required<\/strong>: ~60 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Alternative<\/strong>: Baked Kachori<\/strong> \u2013 Use less oil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                    18. Biryani (Restaurant Style)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                                    • Calories<\/strong>: ~700 per serving<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Walking Required<\/strong>: ~140 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Alternative<\/strong>: Brown Rice and Vegetable Stir-Fry<\/strong> \u2013 Less oil, more vegetables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                      19. Dhokla (Restaurant Style)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                                      • Calories<\/strong>: ~200 per serving<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      • Walking Required<\/strong>: ~40 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      • Alternative<\/strong>: Homemade Dhokla<\/strong> \u2013 Use less oil and minimal sugar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                        20. Peda<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                                        • Calories<\/strong>: ~250 per piece<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        • Walking Required<\/strong>: ~50 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        • Alternative<\/strong>: Chia Seed Pudding<\/strong> \u2013 Less sugar and a healthier option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                          By choosing healthier alternatives and being mindful of portion sizes, you can enjoy Indian cuisine without compromising on your health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                                          Here\u2019s a list of 20 popular Indian dishes that are known for being rich in butter, oil, and sugar. I’ve included approximate calorie counts and the equivalent amount of walking needed to burn off those calories. I\u2019ve also suggested healthier alternatives for each dish. Given along side is the quantum of walking you will need […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":475,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[180,179,156],"tags":[184,182,183,181],"class_list":["post-473","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-indian-healthy-food-alternatives","category-indian-unhealthy-food-items","category-top-selling-food-item","tag-calorie-count","tag-healthy-food","tag-indian-food","tag-unhealthy-food"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/localkontact.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/473","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/localkontact.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/localkontact.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/localkontact.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/localkontact.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=473"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/localkontact.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/473\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":477,"href":"https:\/\/localkontact.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/473\/revisions\/477"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/localkontact.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/475"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/localkontact.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=473"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/localkontact.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=473"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/localkontact.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=473"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}