India, Dec. 10 -- Did you know, one of Alia Bhatt's favourite meals is dahi chawal (curd rice)? In an old interview with Dr Sanket Bhosale, on his show Baba Ki Chowki, Alia had once revealed that she loves eating dahi chawal with tadka.

This staple Indian meal is often eaten regularly in Indian households. However, according to Dr Shubham Vatsya, a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Fortis Vasant Kunj with over 10 years of experience, the dish is not just nostalgia on a plate; it's gut science in action, which is why the actor swears by it.

In a video shared on September 25, Dr Vatsya explained why, like Alia, you should also be including dahi chawal in your diet. The gastroenterologist listed various benefits of eating the dish in ...