Indian food
Roti, dal, sabzi, chai and thali — the meals mainstream calorie trackers handle worst, and how to log them anyway.
High-Protein Indian Vegetarian Foods (With Real Numbers)
Dal is not the protein source people think it is. What the numbers actually are, and how a vegetarian day reaches 100 g without living on whey.
South Indian Breakfast Calories: Idli, Dosa, Upma and Poha
Idli is genuinely light, dosa depends entirely on the oil, and the chutney is usually bigger than the dish. Honest ranges for a South Indian breakfast.
How Many Calories in a Katori of Dal?
Roughly 120–180 a katori — but the lentils are the small part. The tadka is where the number actually comes from.
How Many Calories in a Roti? (And Why the Number Varies)
Roughly 70-110 calories — but the range matters more than the number, and here is what actually moves it.
Indian Food Calorie Chart — Roti, Dal, Rice, Sabzi and More
Common Indian foods with honest ranges instead of false precision — and notes on what actually moves each number.
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