Indian
Order up some exotic flavors from India
The exotic flavors of Indian foods never disappoint – especially when they show up conveniently at your front door. North Americans are looking for more unique dishes in their take out options. The traditional pizza and wings just don’t cut it anymore. Instead folks are seeking tastes from the Far East – like Thai, Chinese and Indian foods to satisfy their cravings.
If you have been eager to try Indian food, but aren’t sure what to order at a traditional sit-down restaurant, try testing the ethnic waters with some Indian delivery.
If you’re following a heart healthy diets or a low-carbohydrate diet – such as Atkins – you can take solace in the fact that you don’t have to compromise your diet in order to enjoy a fragrant delivery of Indian dishes. Many of the most popular Indian dishes available are low in carbohydrates and high in flavor, for example:
- Curries – extremely high in flavor, curry dishes offer lean meats and vegetables, fragrant basmati rice and an exotic blend of spices that won’t disappoint.
- Basmati Rice– this staple of any Indian dish is steamed and not fried – so you can enjoy it on the side without worrying about the excess calories and empty fats.
- Veggie Options – dishes brought to you by restaurants that serve southern Indian-inspired cuisine are often vegetarian, which means they’re colorful and healthy!
- Lean Meats – dishes that offer healthy protein sources – like grilled chicken, fresh fish, and lean beef are big in northern India. Meats are almost always marinated in zesty fresh herbs and baked healthfully in a clay oven.
- Low Fat Dairy – Sure, some Indian dishes do feature cream and butter (the famous but dangerous butter chicken) on their menus, but other are prepared with yogurt – a lower fatoption.
- Whole Grains - You can order the traditional nann, which is made of carbohydrate-rich white flour, or you can opt for a whole wheat raita or stuffed nann, made from whole wheat flour. Stuffed nann is typically filled with fresh veggies like broccoli, beans and cauliflower.
- Alternative Proteins – Indian foods almost always feature beans - such as garbanzo beans and chickpeas – which are high in protein and will fill you up.
