Originally posted by: HearMeRoar
Material used doesn't change much around the world. Indian eat non-veg, too. And it is not unnatural. We're an omnivorous animal.
Problem is in the amount of oil and salt and carbs used in diet.
A clear look at the amount of heart disease in the country would be enough to dispel myths about Indian risk factors.
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/circulationaha.114.008729
Again no....we are omnivores BY CHOICE, not by ANATOMY. Our mouth structure and teeth are not meant for non vegetarian food. Its comparatively a new theory but the way we move our jaws makes us natural vegetarians. And this is coming from a non vegetarian so I need to evaluate my food choices too.
Material changes too. North Indians will use rice in biryani with meat etc while South indians will steam it and use it for Idli, Neer Dosa etc. Compare Litti-Chokha to Dal-Baati-Churma. They look similar but are they the same?
How can u generalise Indian cuisine? I studied regional cuisine for a year including their nutritional value and ingredients used so I know what I am talking about.
Punjabi, Mughlai, Gujarati even elements of Rajasthani cuisine are extremely unhealthy. But not Maharashtrian, South Indian, Himachali and UP-Bihar cuisine.
Adding tonne of oil, salt etc is a choice and majority Indian households do not follow that choice. They don't even cook non vegetarian food everyday (the main cause for cholesterol buildup and all those elements that cause heart issues). Staple Indian food for majority is using vegetables, unlike abroad where roasted meat with potatoes, a very small portion of salad or white bread cold cut meat sandwiches are popular.
Punjabis enrich their food, Mughal food is already very rich in calories and fat content, Rajasthanis have besan in almost everything and tonne of hing and farsan with every meal and Gujaratis are known for their snacks and sugar content in food. That does not include the remaining states of India.
A well balanced Indian meal does not have more carbs than proteins, it has the right balance which u can adjust according to your need. You don't need to add 3 tablespoons of ghee to your dal-chawal, just a small amount suffices and is proven good for health.
Hence generalising Indian food is absurd.
Read Pathaka's post above mine as well, she's framed a lot of things very well.
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