India, Oct. 6 -- Indian meals are known for their variety, colours, and flavours, often served as a thali with multiple dishes on one plate. But not every thali is equally healthy, and balancing taste with nutrition can be tricky.

Dr Naveen Bhamri, Director & HOD (Interventional Cardiology), Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi, with 26 years of experience, told The Lallantop what a truly "perfect Indian thali" looks like, showing how to enjoy traditional flavours while keeping your heart and overall health in check. (Also read: Cardiologist shares how he overcame years of knee pain with yoga, says he 'can't even remember which knee used to hurt' )

According to Dr Bhamri, a healthy thali should be like an orchestra: every...