Food roast · 24% slop

Is Indian healthy? Traditional ghee wins

Authentic Indian delivers ancestral fuel while restaurant versions quietly industrialize the plate.

July 25, 2026 About Indian

Ghee and whole spices beat seed-oil chains every time.

The Take

Traditional Indian earns a 24 Slop Score because it sticks to ghee or mustard oil, single-ingredient spices, and whole muscle meats.

Restaurant and chain versions push the score higher by defaulting to cheap seed oils and processed shortcuts that ancestors never used.

Pair authentic Indian with raw milk or bone broth for maximum nourishment and gut support.

Skip the chain versions. Slop Score: 24.

Ghee, single-ingredient spices, and whole meats define authentic versions.

Traditional prep avoids them. Restaurant versions often use them as the cheap default.

No for home or traditional cooking. Chains frequently add processed shortcuts and oils.

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