Healthy "exotic" foods... share your experience?

Hi all!

Work decided to order out today, and we got Indian food delivered. I chose to forego my chilli craving today and instead had some Paneer Masala Dosa, and 1 paneer samosa. One thing about MOST Indian cuesine is it is normally very healthy food generally based off of lean meats (Chicken, seafood or lamb), a LOT of vegetables and cheese (namely Paneer). 

To describe my lunch, the paneer samosa is a quick fried almost eggroll-like outer layer, with potato, pea and paneer innards with mild spices. Paneer is very similar to cottage cheese, normally served in cube form.

A dosa is a crepe, but BIG, like 16" in diameter, and folded up sort of burrito style. The stuffing material is served on the side so it doesn't get soggy, and you eat with your hands and build your own bites. The stuffing material is more paneer, peas and a masala sauce (a mild but spiced creamy tomato-based sauce). It also comes with a side of fresh lentil soup to dip your bites into.

Needless to say, this order will feed me for a few meals. But at the same time, it is a rather healthy course of food, all of it fresh, the majority of it vegetables and good fats, and the paneer is full of protein and carb free.

So tell me, who eats healthy exotic foods? I am also a great sushi lover... extreme protein and greens and a bit of rice. Gotta love that. (no cooking required for sushi, Happy!  )

I love Sushi !   Don't have it often enough, DH doesn't care for it.

Ahh we're the opposite. We both ADORE sushi, but he doesn't care for Indian, per se. Its too bad sushi is so darned expensive, though. We use it as a 'special occassions' meal. For example, Tuesday night we will be dining on sushi!

Just can't quite slip raw food over the lip    : o)  But you are on the right track

I live in a little bitty town in Texas and exotic is not on the menu unless I make it (not likely) or we travel a couple of hours.

That said I lived in El Paso for several years and now adore green chili's on just about anything.  We always buy a lot, roast and freeze them so we have the yummyness all year long.

Yum- sushi is good. I found a place in downtown St. Louis that has a roll that has chicken, jalapeno, avocado and a spicy sauce. I can't wait to still be able to eat when I get pregnant and have the craving!