This is such a hilarious discussion! I have grown up in North America and agonizing over calories is an accepted way of life. If this article was posted on a Western website there would be extended discussions about how to lower the fat content of the gulab jamuns using artificial sugar, baking vs. frying, etc. Nobody would be criticizing the author for suggesting ways to reduce the fat content of a food item - they would be thanking her for it!
But it seems that in India, people consider such a suggestion to be a personal affront! Of course fried balls of dough are more fattening than boiled cheese balls. And of course these are holiday treats that one doesn't indulge in regularly, but all that being said, it's worth knowing how to eat more healthfully should you choose to. What an interesting cultural difference...
As a side note, although there are many overweight people in India, there aren't as many really obese people as one sees in North America. So I do think the Indian diet is much healthier. And yummier!
