Indian food may seem elaborate and intimidating, but studies show spices used in Indian cooking are very good for you—so here's the easy way to cook it.
Indian food may seem elaborate to make, intimidating to eat, and overall, too exotic.
But there are good reasons to get past all that: multiple studies have shown that ingredients like curry and turmeric have multiple health benefits because they contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. The powerful one-two punch helps with digestion and may even aid in the prevention of certain illnesses.
These and other spices found in Indian cooking have proven in studies to be a nutritional way to treat or prevent some cancers, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, autoimmune problems, and even neurological disorders like Alzheimer's disease.
If you don't know any quality Indian restaurants, fear not. Turmeric and curry can be found at most grocery stores and you can literally just add a few shakes of these spices to the dishes you normally prepare–especially turmeric, which adds very little perceptible flavor.
For those feeling adventurous, take a crack at the recipes below. These dishes are just as easy to make as any other meal you might whip up–but will make you look like an international chef de cuisine.
Recipe by Neena of Kitchen Curry Master
Prep time 30 mins, cook time 35 mins, serves 4
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WATCH the video below to see her do it!
Prep time 10 minutes, cooking time 10-12 minutes, serves 2-3
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Recipe by Susan Harrell, Founder of Endurance Zone
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Recipe From Darshi Shah, upcoming author of R.I.G.H.T. Diet for Autoimmunity
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NOTE: partially cover the sauce. Be careful about splashing of hot tomato gravy
Recipe by Neena, Author of Authentic Indian Food Made Simple
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Prep time 5 minutes, cooking time 5 minutes, serves 2-3
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And of course, we couldn't forget dessert!
Recipe by Sonali Dev, author of the upcoming book The Bollywood Bride
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