Looking for diabetic-friendly Indian food? Start with the ingredients and the whole meal, rather than a promise that one curry is “safe”. This guide helps you ask useful questions about tandoori dishes, rice, bread and sauces before ordering from Jaflong Tandoori in Ham.
This is restaurant ordering information, not medical advice. We do not have verified nutritional figures for the dishes discussed here and cannot guarantee a particular blood glucose response. Follow the advice of your GP, diabetes nurse or dietitian, especially if you use insulin or other diabetes medicines. Do not change your medication based on this guide.
What to check before choosing a dish
The NHS recommends a healthy diet including vegetables, wholegrains and pulses such as chickpeas and lentils. That does not make every restaurant dish containing these ingredients suitable for every person. Recipes, accompaniments and how much you eat all matter.
- Rice and bread: consider both when planning the meal against your usual carbohydrate guidance. Basmati rice is not carbohydrate-free.
- Sauces and marinades: ask what goes into the dish. A dry-looking curry or a grilled dish is not proof that it contains no sugar or carbohydrate.
- Sides and drinks: include starters, chutneys, desserts and drinks in your meal planning, not just the main curry.
- Recipe changes: ask whether a request is possible before placing the order, rather than assuming an ingredient can be left out.
Questions to ask about Indian takeaway dishes
Use the current menu with prices and descriptions to choose dishes you enjoy, then call us about the recipe. These are conversation starters, not low-carb or low-GI ratings.
- Tandoori chicken or chicken tikka
- What is in the marinade, and which sauces or accompaniments come with the dish?
- Jalfrezi or bhuna
- Which vegetables and sauce ingredients are used? Can the kitchen accommodate the changes you need?
- Dal or chickpea dishes
- What else is in the recipe, and how will the dish fit alongside any rice or bread in your meal?
- Rice, naan and other sides
- What serving options are available? Use your own care plan rather than a guessed carbohydrate figure.
A useful call before you order
You could say: “I’m planning my meal around my diabetes care advice. Could you tell me the ingredients in this dish, what comes with it, and whether this change is possible?” Call 020 8332 1339 before ordering if you need an ingredient check. If you also have an allergy, tell us separately and read our allergen information.
Our team can discuss food preparation, but cannot advise on insulin dosing or decide whether a meal meets your medical needs. Do not rely on spice levels, “no added sugar” wording or a dish name as a substitute for nutritional information.
Ordering from Ham and nearby towns
Our restaurant and collection point is at 16 Ashburnham Road, Ham, Richmond TW10 7NF. Whether you are looking for Indian takeaway in Ham or ordering from a nearby town, your meal comes from this same kitchen.
- Ham: restaurant and takeaway details
- Petersham: local ordering information
- Richmond: visiting and ordering
- Twickenham: restaurant and takeaway information
- Kingston: takeaway menu and popular dishes
Kitchen hours: Mon–Thu: 4pm–10:30pm; Fri–Sat: 4pm–11pm; Sun: 4pm–10:30pm. Opens 12pm on Twickenham match days. Direct collection orders receive 10% off. Check delivery availability and the current delivery time for your address before placing an order.
Reliable diabetes information
For health guidance, read the NHS advice on managing type 2 diabetes. The NHS advises speaking with a health professional before starting a very strict, low-calorie diet, particularly when taking diabetes medicines. Your diabetes team is the right place for personalised meal and medication advice.