Introduction to Indian Food:
India is land with different religion, cultures and many states.Each state has its unique flavour and due to this food becomes a basic attraction of the place. Be it kashmiri, konkan, bengali or south indian each place resembles its unique blend of spice and taste. Here thru this site, i would like to share those recipes almost covering every indian state without much changes in its originality and authenticity. Along with this, i would like to share global recipes in a much easier form making it convenient for the common and starters to get perfection in it.
Indian cookery really needs no introduction. It is famous the world over and enjoys a reputation unmatched. Indian food has an uncanny charm and those who once taste Indian food find that all other food insipd and tasteless in comparison.
It is the spices, whose use dates the pre-aryan period, which are responsible for these superb preparations. It was in face the lure of these spices which first brought the British and the French, the Dutch and the Portuguese to the Indian Coast, the very spices which were the pride of India were responsible for its subjugation. It does not indicate, as those uninitiated to the glories of the Indian food are prone to believe, that Indian food id necessarily acrid and searing. No doubt who revel in taking highly spiced dishes, but there are others who can stand nothing but a bland dish and contrary to popular belief Indian food is just as tasty when it is bland as when it is hot. the extent to which a dish need to be spiced is not rigid. It is matter of personal taste and can be varied accordingly. The art of Indian cookery lies not in high spicing but in the delicacy of spicing. It is the use of selected spices in a particular manner to bring out the dormant flavours of a dish or to drown the undesirable ones which is the real art.
Some of the regional dishes is posted here. They are kept traditional but yet simple , making it easier for anyone to use them.
Indian cookery really needs no introduction. It is famous the world over and enjoys a reputation unmatched. Indian food has an uncanny charm and those who once taste Indian food find that all other food insipd and tasteless in comparison.
It is the spices, whose use dates the pre-aryan period, which are responsible for these superb preparations. It was in face the lure of these spices which first brought the British and the French, the Dutch and the Portuguese to the Indian Coast, the very spices which were the pride of India were responsible for its subjugation. It does not indicate, as those uninitiated to the glories of the Indian food are prone to believe, that Indian food id necessarily acrid and searing. No doubt who revel in taking highly spiced dishes, but there are others who can stand nothing but a bland dish and contrary to popular belief Indian food is just as tasty when it is bland as when it is hot. the extent to which a dish need to be spiced is not rigid. It is matter of personal taste and can be varied accordingly. The art of Indian cookery lies not in high spicing but in the delicacy of spicing. It is the use of selected spices in a particular manner to bring out the dormant flavours of a dish or to drown the undesirable ones which is the real art.
Some of the regional dishes is posted here. They are kept traditional but yet simple , making it easier for anyone to use them.
All About Indian Food:
Like India, Indian cuisine is varied, diverse and distinct. In India, recipes are handed down from mother to daughter, from generation to generation. Although, nowadays it has become easier to find good cookbooks and yes, websites with some great recipes.
Indian cuisine, renowned for its exotic gravies seems complicated for any newcomer. So anyone setting out to cook Indian food for the first time will find this website comprehensive and simple. We would like to welcome those of you who are new to Indian cooking, to a world of spices and exotic recipes. Those of you who are already familiar with the art Indian cooking you will find that this website has simplified variations of the traditional favorites and much more.
Taste
Indian cooking categorizes foods into six tastes - sweet, sour, salty, spicy, bitter and astringent. A well-balanced Indian meal contains all six tastes, not always can this be accomplished. But it’s a great rule of thumb to follow. This principle explains the use of numerous spice combinations and depth of flavor in Indian recipes.
Side dishes and condiments like chutneys, curries, daals and Indian pickles contribute to and add to the overall flavor and texture of a meal and provide balance needed.
Spices
Most of the spices used in Indian cooking were chosen originally (thousands of years ago) for their medicinal qualities rather than for flavor. Many of them such as turmeric, cloves and cardamoms are very antiseptic, others like ginger, are carminative and good for the digestion. All curries are made using a wide variety of spices, and few cooks use the same quantity or variety as another. Therefore, no two curries taste the same.
Curry
Contrary to popular belief, not all Hindus are vegetarians but the majority are. Visitors to India are often amazed with the immense variety of Indian cuisine, which is not restricted to only curry. Residents of the rest of the world, however, have come to think of “curry” as simply a thick creamy yellow sauce or any dish seasoned with a “curry-powder”, whether it has a sauce or not.
An authentic Indian curry is an intricate combination of a stir-fried masala – a mixture of onion, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes; various spices and seasonings with which meat; poultry, vegetables or fish is prepared to produce a stew-type dish. Note : the word Masala also means spice.
Regional Tastes and Flavors
Each region in India has its own traditional and distinctive cuisine, which offers a wide variety to vegetarians as well as non-vegetarians. The general rule here as far as religious beliefs go, Muslims eat meat but never pork and for Hindus the cow is sacred.
There are four distinct regions in India.
North Indian Cuisine
South Indian Cuisine
Indian Cuisine from the East
Indian Cuisine from the West
Recipe Collection.
Indian cuisine, renowned for its exotic gravies seems complicated for any newcomer. So anyone setting out to cook Indian food for the first time will find this website comprehensive and simple. We would like to welcome those of you who are new to Indian cooking, to a world of spices and exotic recipes. Those of you who are already familiar with the art Indian cooking you will find that this website has simplified variations of the traditional favorites and much more.
Taste
Indian cooking categorizes foods into six tastes - sweet, sour, salty, spicy, bitter and astringent. A well-balanced Indian meal contains all six tastes, not always can this be accomplished. But it’s a great rule of thumb to follow. This principle explains the use of numerous spice combinations and depth of flavor in Indian recipes.
Side dishes and condiments like chutneys, curries, daals and Indian pickles contribute to and add to the overall flavor and texture of a meal and provide balance needed.
Spices
Most of the spices used in Indian cooking were chosen originally (thousands of years ago) for their medicinal qualities rather than for flavor. Many of them such as turmeric, cloves and cardamoms are very antiseptic, others like ginger, are carminative and good for the digestion. All curries are made using a wide variety of spices, and few cooks use the same quantity or variety as another. Therefore, no two curries taste the same.
Curry
Contrary to popular belief, not all Hindus are vegetarians but the majority are. Visitors to India are often amazed with the immense variety of Indian cuisine, which is not restricted to only curry. Residents of the rest of the world, however, have come to think of “curry” as simply a thick creamy yellow sauce or any dish seasoned with a “curry-powder”, whether it has a sauce or not.
An authentic Indian curry is an intricate combination of a stir-fried masala – a mixture of onion, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes; various spices and seasonings with which meat; poultry, vegetables or fish is prepared to produce a stew-type dish. Note : the word Masala also means spice.
Regional Tastes and Flavors
Each region in India has its own traditional and distinctive cuisine, which offers a wide variety to vegetarians as well as non-vegetarians. The general rule here as far as religious beliefs go, Muslims eat meat but never pork and for Hindus the cow is sacred.
There are four distinct regions in India.
North Indian Cuisine
South Indian Cuisine
Indian Cuisine from the East
Indian Cuisine from the West
Recipe Collection.
My Blog
This blog is a collection of time tested traditional favorites and some family favorites. All the recipes on this website have been perfected through time. Each recipe was tested to make sure that it could be prepared exactly the same way each time. Over the years, we have found ways of making the authentic Indian recipes, “easy to make” with easy cooking methods and by using easily available ingredients.
We have made positive changes along the way so that even a newcomer to Indian cooking will be able to reproduce the recipes exactly. So don’t be afraid to try out any recipe from this website. You will find a collection of mouth watering Indian recipes, great photographs (soon) of the recipe, easy to follow steps which will help you in selecting the recipe just right for you or any occasion. Menu suggestions are also included so that you can entertain and dine with elegance.
So there, you have it. We do hope you will enjoy creating these wonderful mouth watering recipes for you, your family and your friends. Some of randomly selected famous state wise recipes are listed down below, keeping it traditional but simple at the same time.
This blog is a collection of time tested traditional favorites and some family favorites. All the recipes on this website have been perfected through time. Each recipe was tested to make sure that it could be prepared exactly the same way each time. Over the years, we have found ways of making the authentic Indian recipes, “easy to make” with easy cooking methods and by using easily available ingredients.
We have made positive changes along the way so that even a newcomer to Indian cooking will be able to reproduce the recipes exactly. So don’t be afraid to try out any recipe from this website. You will find a collection of mouth watering Indian recipes, great photographs (soon) of the recipe, easy to follow steps which will help you in selecting the recipe just right for you or any occasion. Menu suggestions are also included so that you can entertain and dine with elegance.
So there, you have it. We do hope you will enjoy creating these wonderful mouth watering recipes for you, your family and your friends. Some of randomly selected famous state wise recipes are listed down below, keeping it traditional but simple at the same time.
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