Nutrition & Indian Food Recipes

Indian Food Recipes and their Nutritional Values

Indian cuisine consists of a variety of regional and traditional cuisines native to the Indian subcontinent. Given the diversity in soil, climate, culture, ethnic groups and occupations, these cuisines vary substantially and use locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also heavily influenced by religion,cultural choices and traditions.

Indian food can be your best bet for loads of flavor with fewer calories than other cuisines. A lot of dishes are packed with calorie-free spices and herbs, so your waistline and taste buds will thank you.

Multiple Choice

Which Food has maximum fibre?

• Dosa

• Rajma Chawal (cooked Kidney Beans and Rice)

• Saag (Mixture of spinach and Mustard green)

Multiple Choice

Indian Dals(Lentils) are a rich source of which nutrient.

• Fibre

• Protien

• Vitamin A

Multiple Choice

South Indian food is cooked mainly in which oil?

• Coconut Oil

• Olive Oil

• Musturd Oil

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a common source of vitamin A?

• Cheese

• Potatoes especially with the skin

• Fruits and Vegetables particularly carrots

Multiple Choice

Which food is rich in omega 3 fatty acids.

• Butter Chicken

• Rajma

• Pav Bhaji

Multiple Choice

How many grams of fibre is it recommended we eat everyday?

• 200

• At least 18

• 5-10

Multiple Choice

If you eat sea food, how often should you have it?

• Once a week

• Twice a week

• Four times a week

Multiple Choice

Green peas are an example of a lean protein that can replace meat in your diet.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of these was called " Food of the Gods" in ancient India and is a source of protein and calcium.

• Cheese

• Potato

• Yogurt