Haldiram's India Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Haldiram's India cooks with: refined vegetable oil, type not stated for the restaurants. Evidence only: Haldiram's own packaged-namkeen labels read 'edible vegetable oil (cotton seed, corn, palmolein, groundnut, rice bran in varying proportion)'; a blend like that sits near 35-45% PUFA, so fried restaurant items are scored at about 40% of frying fat (higher-PUFA-wins); desi ghee in the halwa and sweets. Across the 49 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Haldiram's India
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
Cleanest full order: Idli Sambhar - 4 pcs + Mineral Water 500 ML, 1.5g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Rasgulla (2pcs) | 0.0g |
| Aam Panna 200 ML | 0.0g |
| Masala Shikanji 200 ML | 0.0g |
| Masala Chaas 300 ML | 0.1g |
| Sweet Lassi 300 ML | 0.3g |
What to Avoid at Haldiram's India
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Choley Bhature | 16.0g |
| Puri sabji halwa | 12.0g |
| Jumbo Vada Pao (2 Pc) | 9.0g |
| Aloo Samosa (2 Pc) | 8.0g |
| Dal Kachori (2 Pc) | 8.0g |
Every Haldiram's India item, ranked
All 49 items we have for Haldiram's India, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Rasgulla (2pcs) | 0.0g |
| Aam Panna 200 ML | 0.0g |
| Masala Shikanji 200 ML | 0.0g |
| Mineral Water 500 ML | 0.0g |
| Masala Chaas 300 ML | 0.1g |
| Kulhad Chai | 0.2g |
| Cold Coffee 300 ML | 0.3g |
| Sweet Lassi 300 ML | 0.3g |
| Bun Maska (2 Pc) | 0.5g |
| Kulhad Chai (Serves 5) | 1.0g |
| Idli Sambhar - 4 pcs | 1.5g |
| Plain Sandwich | 2.0g |
| Kulhad Chai with Bun Maska (5 Pc) | 2.5g |
| Pani puri (Atta) | 3.0g |
| Pani Puri (Suji) | 3.0g |
| Plain Dosa | 3.0g |
| Aloo Parantha With Curd - 1 pc | 4.0g |
| Aloo Pyaz Parantha With Curd - 1 pc | 4.0g |
| Vegetable Uttapam | 4.5g |
| Onion Uttapam | 4.5g |
| Pao Bhaji | 5.0g |
| Ragi Pao Bhaji | 5.0g |
| Matar Kulcha | 5.0g |
| Special Dahi Bhalla | 5.0g |
| Onion Rawa Plain Dosa | 5.0g |
| Plain Rawa Dosa | 5.0g |
| Masala Dosa | 5.5g |
| Bhalla Papdi | 6.0g |
| Papdi Chaat | 6.0g |
| Aloo Tikki | 6.0g |
| Aloo Tikki With Dahi | 6.0g |
| Paneer Pakoda (2 Pc) | 6.0g |
| Paneer Cutlet (2 PC) | 6.0g |
| Grilled Sandwich with Chips | 6.0g |
| Special Masala Dosa | 6.0g |
| Dhokla 500 gm | 6.0g |
| Onion Rawa Masala Dosa | 6.5g |
| Rawa Masala Dosa | 6.5g |
| Raj Kachori | 7.0g |
| South Indian Platter | 7.0g |
| Aloo Tikki With Choley | 7.5g |
| Aloo Samosa (2 Pc) | 8.0g |
| Dal Kachori (2 Pc) | 8.0g |
| Onion Kachori (2 Pc) | 8.0g |
| Matar Kachori (2 Pc) | 8.0g |
| Bread Pakoda (2 Pc) | 8.0g |
| Jumbo Vada Pao (2 Pc) | 9.0g |
| Puri sabji halwa | 12.0g |
| Choley Bhature | 16.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Haldiram's India use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Haldiram's India cooks with: refined vegetable oil, type not stated for the restaurants. Evidence only: Haldiram's own packaged-namkeen labels read 'edible vegetable oil (cotton seed, corn, palmolein, groundnut, rice bran in varying proportion)'; a blend like that sits near 35-45% PUFA, so fried restaurant items are scored at about 40% of frying fat (higher-PUFA-wins); desi ghee in the halwa and sweets. Across the 49 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Haldiram's India cook with?
Our research indicates: refined vegetable oil, type not stated for the restaurants. Evidence only: Haldiram's own packaged-namkeen labels read 'edible vegetable oil (cotton seed, corn, palmolein, groundnut, rice bran in varying proportion)'; a blend like that sits near 35-45% PUFA, so fried restaurant items are scored at about 40% of frying fat (higher-PUFA-wins); desi ghee in the halwa and sweets. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Haldiram's India use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Haldiram's India cooks with refined vegetable oil, type not stated for the restaurants. Evidence only: Haldiram's own packaged-namkeen labels read 'edible vegetable oil (cotton seed, corn, palmolein, groundnut, rice bran in varying proportion)'; a blend like that sits near 35-45% PUFA, so fried restaurant items are scored at about 40% of frying fat (higher-PUFA-wins); desi ghee in the halwa and sweets, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Haldiram's India seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Haldiram's India cooks with refined vegetable oil, type not stated for the restaurants. Evidence only: Haldiram's own packaged-namkeen labels read 'edible vegetable oil (cotton seed, corn, palmolein, groundnut, rice bran in varying proportion)'; a blend like that sits near 35-45% PUFA, so fried restaurant items are scored at about 40% of frying fat (higher-PUFA-wins); desi ghee in the halwa and sweets, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Haldiram's India?
Rasgulla (2pcs) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Haldiram's India, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Haldiram's India?
Choley Bhature is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Haldiram's India, at an estimated 16.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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