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The Basics of Indian Cuisine

by ifoodtv

Indian cuisine, like the country India, is a rich blend of tastes
and flavors. It is world re-owned for the combination of herbs
and spices that provide it the distinct characteristic and the
rich taste. The Indian cuisine due to its tastes has now crossed
over the physical boundaries and several Indian dishes like the
chicken tikka masala are now an accepted part of world cuisine.
However, there is much more to the Indian cuisine than the
popularly accepted dishes.

It is truly a cuisine that denotes unity in diversity. With
diverse cooking techniques, spices, ingredients and flavors from
different parts of the country the Indian cuisine is all about a
blend of ingredients that is a lip smacking delight.

The diversities in Indian recipes are mainly a reflection of the
different regions, cultures, traditions and religious beliefs.
The Indian cuisine has also gained from different cultures like
the rule of the Mughals and the coming of the Portuguese all
contributed to the richness of the Indian cuisine. The pilafs,
kebabs, biriyanis are all a contribution of the Mughal culture.
It is a concoction of rich gravies, curries, vegetables and
dishes that are cooked with fish, chicken, goat and lamb.

The religious beliefs of the Hindus make beef a taboo and pork
is a strict no for Muslims. Jains on the other hand, keep away
from all roots in their diet. Food forms a connecting link
between the various communities, religions and also the different
parts of the country. The Indian cuisine differs from one region
to the other. Although the basic ingredients remain more or less
the same, the method of preparation differs greatly.

On the basis of regions, the Indian recipes can be divided into
North Indian, East, West and South Indian. In the average Indian
home, meal time is very important. This is when the entire family
sits down and shares the happenings of the day. The young and the
old share their experiences and enjoy the flavors of a tastefully
made meal.

Breakfast in Indian homes depends a great deal on the particular
region to which the family belongs and also their individual
tastes and preferences. In a North Indian home, for instance,
breakfast would generally consist of parathas (Indian bread)
stuffed or otherwise, puris or baturas (Indian bread deep fried
in oil).

Rotis or other types of Indian bread are very popular in the
northern part of India. Rotis are either prepared using a tava,
tandoor or are deep fried in oil. Flour of different kinds is
used to prepare the different Indian breads thus, contributing to
the taste as well as the nutritional content. South Indian
breakfasts generally consist of idli or dosa with sambhar and
chutney, upma, vada or even rice. In today's fast paced world
where both the husband and wife have a tight schedule the menu
for the day is also dictated to a great extent by convenience.

The everyday meal - lunch or dinner- consists of rice and/or
rotis (the Indian bread), lentils or dal as it is known, Subzi or
vegetables, a non-vegetarian dish, yogurt, pickles and pappads.
Dessert is also an important part of every meal. East India is
known for its delicious array of sweets like the rasogollas,
sandesh and chum chum to name a few. Fish and other seafood are
very popular in the East Indian states.

South Indian cuisine includes extensive use of coconut whether
in cooking vegetables or non-vegetarian. Coconut oil is mainly
used for cooking purposes. In the West, Gujarati cuisine is
primarily vegetarian and all the dishes have a subtle sweet
taste. Goan cuisine with its Portuguese influence also has
influences in the coastal Maharashtrian cooking. Rajashtan cusine
too has a distinct flavor and taste that adds to the variety and
flavor of the Indian cusine.

Dessert Recipes in the Indian cuisine are a world in itself and
vary a great deal based on the geographical location. From the
gulab jamuns, shahi tukra, payasam, shrikhand to the yummy
rasgullas, the Indian cuisine has a rich spread of mouth watering
desserts.

Mary-Anne is a featured member and regular contributor at
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