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10 Indian Foods You Should Never Eat Without Cooking

Raw Eggs

Avoid consuming raw or undercooked eggs as they may contain salmonella bacteria, which can cause food poisoning.

Raw Meat

Raw meat, including minced or ground meat, should be thoroughly cooked to kill bacteria and parasites that can lead to infections.

Uncooked Seafood

Fish and shellfish should always be cooked to eliminate the risk of harmful bacteria and parasites that can cause foodborne illnesses.

Sprouts

Raw sprouts like mung beans or alfalfa can harbor harmful bacteria, so they should be cooked before consumption.

Unpasteurized Dairy:

Milk, cheese, and yogurt should be pasteurized to kill harmful bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella, which can cause serious illnesses

Leafy Greens

Leafy vegetables like spinach and lettuce should be washed thoroughly and cooked to reduce the risk of contamination from soil and pathogens.

Raw potatoes may contain toxins that are destroyed during cooking, so it's safer to cook them before consumption

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Raw Tamarind

Tamarind, often used in Indian cuisine, should be cooked to ensure it's free from harmful bacteria.

Uncooked Rice

Consuming uncooked rice can lead to food poisoning as it may contain spores of Bacillus cereus, which can survive cooking.

Street Food

While delicious, street food like pani puri or chaat may pose a risk of contamination due to unhygienic handling and water used in preparation. It's safer to eat street food from reputable vendors.