Navigating Indian Cuisine with PKU: Your Essential Dining-Out Guide

Dining out in India with phenylketonuria (PKU) can feel overwhelming due to hidden proteins in rich, complex dishes. With culinary staples like dairy, legumes, and nuts, identifying PKU-friendly options requires vigilance. Our mm food app transforms this challenge into a stress-free experience – translating menus instantly and flagging safe choices based on your dietary profile.

How mm food App Simplifies PKU Dining

• Intelligent Menu Scanner: Upload or photograph any Indian restaurant menu. Our AI cross-references ingredients against PKU restrictions, highlighting safe dishes and warning about hidden proteins.
• Real-Time Translation: Decode regional dishes instantly. Understand terms like ‘paneer’ (cottage cheese), ‘dal’ (lentils), and ‘kaju’ (cashews) before ordering.
• Custom Profile Settings: Pre-set your PKU allowances or create custom alerts for ingredients like aspartame.

PKU-Approved Indian Food Options

While vigilance is key, these commonly safe choices exist across India:

• Roti/Chapati: Wheat flatbreads (confirm no milk/ghee added)
• Steamed Rice: Plain basmati or jeera rice
• Aloo Gobhi: Potato-cauliflower dry curry (verify oil type)
• Cucumber-Onion Salad: Fresh ‘kachumber’ without dressings
• Grilled Tandoori Veggies: Skewered peppers, onions, tomatoes (request oil-only marinade)

Ingredients to Strictly Avoid

Protein-rich staples prevalent in Indian cooking:

• Dairy: Paneer, ghee, yogurt-based curries, lassi, cream sauces
• Legumes: All dals, chickpeas (‘chana’), kidney beans (‘rajma’)
• Nuts/Seeds: Cashew gravies, almond desserts, sesame chutneys
• Processed Additives: Watch for aspartame in packaged waters or desserts

Pro Tips for PKU-Safe Dining in India

1. Communicate Clearly: Show staff the mm food app’s translated dietary alert in Hindi/regional languages.
2. Opt for Customizable Dishes: Request ‘no dairy/nuts’ in stir-fries (‘sabzi’) or rice bowls.
3. Verify Street Food: Avoid chaats with yogurt/chutneys; seek fresh fruit or roasted corn.
4. Double-Check Sweets: Most Indian desserts (like ‘rasgulla’ or ‘kheer’) contain milk/sugar syrup.

Embrace India’s vibrant food culture confidently with mm food. Scan before you savor, and turn every meal into a safe culinary adventure!