Indian Food

Malaysian Indian cuisine is heavily influenced by South Indian cooking, particularly Tamil cuisine, but also incorporates North Indian and local Malay flavors. It is known for its use of spices, lentils, and flatbreads.

General Tips for Healthier Eating

Control Portion Sizes: Stick to smaller portions, especially for calorie-dense dishes like nasi lemak or char kway teow.
Balance Your Plate: Include more vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains while reducing fried or oily foods.
Limit Sugary Drinks: Opt for water, herbal tea, or unsweetened drinks instead of sugary beverages like teh tarik or sirap.
Choose Healthier Cooking Methods: Favor grilled, steamed, or boiled dishes over fried or heavily sautéed ones.
Say No to Sauce of the Food: Sauce contain a lot of sugar, oil which high calories.
Eating with Steps : Protein --> Fiber -->Carbohydrate

Refreshment

Appam Putih

50g 138 kcal

A soft, fluffy South Indian pancake made from fermented rice batter, often served with coconut milk or curry.

Chapati and Kuah Dhal

160g 391kcal

Chapati is a thin, unleavened flatbread made from whole wheat flour, paired with Kuah Dhal, a spiced lentil soup.

Dosai

80g 150kcal

A crispy, savory South Indian crepe made from fermented rice and lentil batter, typically served with chutney or sambar.

Mamak Rojak

410g 500kcal

A Malaysian fruit and vegetable salad with tofu, fried dough, and a sweet-spicy peanut sauce. Sometimes includes seafood.

Murtabak

146g 230kcal

A stuffed pancake filled with minced meat, eggs, and onions, often served with curry or pickled onions.

Naan

113g 345kcal

A soft, leavened flatbread baked in a tandoor, often brushed with butter or ghee. Can be plain or stuffed

Paratha

46g 137kcal

flaky, layered flatbread made with whole wheat flour and ghee, often pan-fried and served with curries or yogurt.

Roti Canai

95g 300kcal

A Malaysian flatbread, crispy on the outside and soft inside, usually served with curry or dhal.

Roti planta

100g 383kcal

A buttery, flaky flatbread similar to roti canai, made with margarine or butter for a richer taste.

Roti Prata

127g 304kcal

A Singaporean and Malaysian version of paratha, often served with curry or sugar.

Roti tisu

100g 300kcal

A thin, crispy, and flaky flatbread shaped into a tall cone, often served as a snack or dessert.

Kulcha

60g 143kcal

A soft, leavened flatbread similar to naan, often stuffed with spices, potatoes, or onions, and served with chole (spiced chickpeas).

Meals

Aloo Gobi

100g 86kcal

A North Indian dish made with potatoes (aloo) and cauliflower (gobi), cooked with spices like turmeric, cumin, and coriander

Banana leaf rice

235g 353kcal

A South Indian meal served on a banana leaf, typically including rice, vegetables, pickles, papadum, and curries.

Chana Masala

100g 339kcal

A spicy and tangy North Indian curry made with chickpeas (chana), tomatoes, onions, and a blend of aromatic spices.

Chutney

100g 149kcal

A condiment made from fruits, vegetables, or herbs, often blended with spices, sugar, and vinegar. Common varieties include mint, tamarind, and coconut.

Dal la pulao

70g 99kcal

A simple and comforting dish of lentils (dal) served with steamed rice (chawal), often flavored with spices and ghee.

Gujarati Style curry potato

100g 94kcal

A mildly spiced potato curry from Gujarat, often made with yogurt, mustard seeds, and curry leaves.

Kebabs

100g 331kcal

Skewered and grilled meat (often chicken, lamb, or beef) marinated in spices and yogurt, popular in Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisines.

Me goreng mamak

170g 280kcal

A Malaysian stir-fried noodle dish with a spicy, sweet, and tangy flavor, often including eggs, tofu, and vegetables.

Nasi Biryani

245g450kcal

A fragrant rice dish cooked with spices, meat (chicken, mutton, or beef), and sometimes vegetables, often garnished with fried onions and boiled eggs.

Palak

40g46 kcal

A dish made primarily from spinach (palak), often cooked with spices, garlic, and sometimes cream or paneer (Indian cottage cheese).

Saag Paneer

200g 366kcal

A North Indian dish made with leafy greens (saag) like spinach or mustard greens, and paneer (Indian cottage cheese), cooked with spices and cream.

Tandoori Chicken

100g 114kcal

Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices (like turmeric, cumin, and chili), then cooked in a tandoor (clay oven), giving it a smoky flavor.