Top tips for healthy Indian cooking
Top tips for healthy Indian cooking - Mehernosh Mody is behind the eclectic menu at West London 's La Porte des Indes, which features classic, vegetarian and light lunch menus as well as offering live cooking demonstrations. Here Mehernosh shares his top tips for keeping your Indian dishes authentic and healthy... Top tips for healthy Indian cooking Use oil sparingly... Olive oil has been found to have great health benefits but should be used only for stir-frying and pan-frying, and just a splash is needed. It is not recommended for deep-frying due to the large quantity required. Using non-stick cookware can help you to limit the use of oil when cooking curries. Cut down on fat... If trying to cut down the fat content of your meal, change the menu and cook Indian dishes and breads that require no frying. Substitutions for coconut milk... For adding richness to a dish, try using skimmed milk, cashew nut paste or poppy seed paste instead of the regular coconut milk or crea...