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High Calorie Indian Foods To 'Avoid'

You might have come across a variety of people telling you that Indian food is the best cuisine in the world. This is simply because Indian food is rich in spices, nutrients and proteins. But along with this Indian food is also rich in fats which is not good for ones health. When foods are high in fats, it gets stored in the body and thus becomes difficult for one to burn.

There are some Indian foods which contain high amount of calories in it. Therefore, experts advice not to go beyond one serving especially when it comes to these particular type of foods.Foods which are high in calories need to be consumed only in small quantities and early during the day so that you are able to burn the fat which gets stored in your body.

Foods which contain high amounts of carbohydrates and calories in it will effect your heart and can lead to obesity when consumed on a regular basis. It becomes quite difficult for the foodies since they love to eat anything which is laid out on the plate. Therefore, if you are a foodie and love Indian foods then you need to go easy and take only small bites to fill your hungry tummy.

Take a look at some of the Indian food which are high in calories that you should avoid:

Samosa

Samosa

On every street you would find this yummy fried snack. This is one of the Indian foods high in calories which you should avoid. The calories content in a samosa is 320 kcl.

Chicken Korma Curry

Chicken Korma Curry

The chicken korma curry has an advantage and a disadvantage too. It is nutritious but contains high amount of calories. One serving of chicken korma curry has around 800 to 870 kcl in it.

Rice Pulav

Rice Pulav

The spices which is used in rice pulav will make your tummy growl with hunger. However, you should know that a serving of rice pulav is not good for those who are on a weight loss program since it contains 449 kcl in it.

Bajjis

Bajjis

For an evening snack, an Indian would always opt for the traditional onion bajjis or a potato bajji. This Indian evening snack contains high amount of calories in it, therefore it is best to avoid consuming it as much as possible.

Halwa

Halwa

If you love halwa, you need to know the true side of this yummy sweet treat. A piece of halwa consists of 570 kcl! After this we are sure you will go easy on your indulgence.

Tandoori chicken

Tandoori chicken

Go to any Indian hotel where they serve non vegetarian food and the first thing you will see is the masala coated tandoori chicken. It does looks appetising, but 340 kcl on one serving of tandoori does not make you feel good, right?

Falooda

Falooda

This is yet again another popular Indian sweet which is enjoyed by all age group of people. But if you are on a weight loss program, experts advice you not to enjoy it. Since, one cup of falooda has around 300 kcl in it.

Pav Bhajji

Pav Bhajji

Pav Bhaji is one of the most loved favourite street food you would find on any Indian street. This Indian food is high in calories and should be consumed maximum once in a week if you are a foodie. Pav bhaji consists of 620 kcl per plate

Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken

The thick butter which is decorated on this Indian dish which is high is calories is not good for you to indulge in every week. Once in a month is fine, especially for those who are on a weight loss program.

Chhole Batura

Chhole Batura

A favourite North Indian dish which is high in calories may taste good but it is not good for your health if made into a habit. One serving of this Indian dish consists of 450 kcl.

Story first published: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 14:06 [IST]
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