How Many Calories ... in Naan?

Me, I love a good Indian curry -- the spicier the better. But I'm also a carb fiend at heart, and if you ask me, a curry isn't the same without a warm serving of garlic Naan bread. It's the perfect addition -- it acts not only as a utensil (no fork needed!) but the buttery bready goodness helps balance out the strong taste of the spices.

But there's no denying that a Naan is merely a side dish; It's not the main attraction of the meal -- it's there to compliment it. And considering that side dishes are the main component of the meal, they shouldn't be too high in calories, right? Let's find out ....

The answer, I'm sorry to say, is the final choice: 583 calories, 20 g of fat, 80 g of carbs. That's an awful lot for a single serving. However, keep in mind that most Naans are quite large and divided into quarters. Stick to one or two quarters and you're at least halving the calories intake. Or, have a spoonful of saffron rice with your curry instead -- it's lower in calories and fat.