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Indian RecipesIndian recipes are characterised by their sophisticated and subtle use of herbs and spices in preparing individual dishes. The country is known for having the world's most diverse cuisine which varies not only in each region but also from the local communities present, thus reflecting the varied demographics of the ethnically diverse subcontinent. According to historic findings Indian cuisine is as old as man kind itself. But its earliest imprints can be found in the Indus valley civilisation around 4000 years ago. India was largely an agrarian land and many Indian recipes that first emerged were based fruit, vegetables, grain, dairy products and some meat. But with time invasions from Central Asia significantly changed the cooking patterns. Muslims ruled India for approximately 300-400 years, during which meat eating rose significantly in the country. The Mughlai cuisine was known for its lavish dishes and fine wine. It introduced rich gravies, pilaf and non vegetarian dishes like kebabs. While the local states ruled by nizams had their own style of cooking and one of the most noted recipe is of Biryani, which is relished till date by one and all. With the opening of foreign trade with other parts of the world, a number of new ingredients found their way in the preparation of Indian recipes. The Portuguese and British introduced foods from the new world such as potatoes, tomatoes, squash, and chillies and their cooking techniques like baking. Despite the varied influences religious beliefs and culture have a played a crucial role in shaping the local cuisine. Sections of the Hindu community, Jain and Buddhism are one major reason for the widespread practice of vegetarianism in the society. The staple diet mainly comprises flour based breads called chapattis, vegetables, rice and pulses. Most Indian recipes are cooked in vegetable oil and ghee. The type of varies as per the region. North India The north Indian cuisine is dairy rich. With most gravy or curry and lentil based recipes using dairy products like yogurt, cottage cheese (panner) in their preparation. Other commonly used ingredients are nuts, spices and chillies. It is mainly the North Indian food which is popularly eaten world over. Some famous dishes are kofta curry, makhni dal, panner tikka masala etc.Buy Lord Krishna's Cuisine: The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking 
South Indian This cuisine mainly relies on heavy coconut usage and curry leaves. Like wheat being the staple diet of north. Rice forms the staple diet of the south. Dosas, idlis and sambhar are some of the popular recipes of the region. The making of each recipe varies in the different regional cuisines such as Tamil, Hyderabadi, Mangalorean, and Kerala cuisine. Buy Samayal: The Pleasures of South Indian Vegetarian Cooking 
Costal India Again eastern and western Indian both reflect a high usage of fish in their diet. Each blended in their local spices with vegetables and rice or chapatti as an accompaniment. The major cuisine of the east coast is Bengali. While that of the west is Gujarati, Maharashtrian and Goan. Gujarati cuisine is vegetarian while Goanese is influenced by the Portuguese colonisation. North East India This cuisine varied significantly from other parts of the country. It is similar to the Oriental style of cooking because of the neighbouring influence from China and Burma. Move to food for thought from indian recipes Return to homepage |
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