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Cooked for India: Why Greek cuisine should find place on your dinner table

The Mediterranean nation's food is healthy, simple and has several vegetarian options

Namrata Kohli New Delhi

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Greek cooking is healthy and resembles what many Indians practice at their home. (Stock photo)

5 min read Last Updated : May 12 2023 | 11:57 AM IST

Fresh, flavourful, cooked in olive, and rich in vegetables, herbs and meats: that’s how Greek food is made. It is a cuisine that Indians love for its simplicity, taste, and health benefits.

"Greek food is part of Mediterranean food and (it) is one of those diets which are anti-inflammatory, high in good fat and antioxidants, fruits and vegetables, olive oil and fish which again is good fat. That whole region has the lowest incidence of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and other chronic degenerative diseases," says Ishi Khosla, a clinical nutritionist.

Greece and its four seas make fresh seafood a natural part of the country’s diet. With its Mediterranean climate, the Greek countryside is a fertile ground for a variety of fruits, vegetables and spices.