10 Best Indian Recipes ...
December 02, 2017
10 BEST INDIAN RECIPES
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Spice-packed, flavour and fragrance rich Indian food.
- India's regional and cultural diversity reflects beautifully in its food
- 10 recipes that represent the true cultural spirit of India.
You may have travelled all across the world trying all sorts of cuisines, but when you need your comfort food, that's when you realise that there's nothing quite like Indian food. The aromatic curries, masala-packed fries,biryaniandparathas, they work miraculously to lure you into their spell. So prepare yourself to dive into a world of spice-packed, flavour and fragrance rich Indian food. Frompaneer makhnitoKerala-styled prawns, from muttonroganjoshtoParsi eggs, every dish is an exceptional mix of spunky ingredients and different cooking techniques.
India's regional and cultural diversity reflects beautifully in its food and is possibly the main reason why Indian food outranks that of other countries. Each Indian state has its own unique pandora of flavours and ingredients. Even the spices they use are their own concoction and made from scratch:dhansak masala,panch phoron,garam masala, chickentikka masalaand many more.
Indian food has a few distinct characteristics that make it 'trulydesi'; Its generous use of spices likeajwain,dalchini,cloves,black cardamom,star anise,dhaniaandtamarind. Its affinity for marrying flavours and most importantly its array of addictive street food. Crisppani puris, mind-blowingpapri chaatsand steaming hotaloo tikkis.
We've taken on the heavy challenge of listing down 10 exciting recipes that represent the true cultural spirit of India. We hope you enjoy making them as much as we've enjoyed putting them together.
1.Rogan Josh
Recipe by Sarla Razdan
It is one of the signature dishes of Kashmir. Robust with varied spices, the dish is cooked with the aroma of fennel seeds,garam masala, bay leaves,turmericand is indeed a celebration of all senses.
Rogan Josh
2.Butter Chicken
Recipe by R John, Moti Mahal, Daryaganj, Delhi
This gorgeous plate is the reason every Punjabi takes pride in his food. Chunks of chicken marinated overnight in yogurt and a beautiful mix of spices, served with a dollop of melting cream or butter on top.
Butter Chicken
3.Bhapaa Aloo
Recipe by Joy Banerjee
A stunner of a recipe, this one gets the Bengali flavours just right. The humblepotatotossed in local flavours ofpanch phoron, coconut paste and mustard oil. Simple yet satisfying!
Bhapa Aloo
4.Banjari Gosht
Recipe by Chef Jitendra Kumar, Taj Lake Palace Hotel, Udaipur
Experience authentic Rajasthani flavours with this exquisite blend ofyogurtand juicy mutton pieces.
Banjari Gosht
5.Chicken Stew and Appam
Recipe by Joey Matthew
This stunning dish comes straight from the hidden treasures of God's own country. Chunks of chicken bathed in a beautifully spiced and dreamy coconut gravy with soft-centeredappams.
Chicken stew and Appam
6.Kakori Kebab
Recipe by Niru Gupta
A famousNawabirecipe fromLucknowpassed down through generations. It derives its name from the city ofKakorion the outskirts of Lucknow. It is made with the finest meat of the lamb and a few spices.
Kakori Kebab
7.Hyderabadi Biryani
Recipe by Chef Hussain
It's the perfect choice for foodies who prefer having their rice with spice, interspersed with tender peaces of meat or chicken. Cooked in 'dumstyle', it's layered with fried onions and mint, served with a coldraita.
Hyderabadi Biryani
8.Dhokla
Recipe by Aditya Bal & Devanshi
This steamed cake made from gram flour and channa dal is one of the best things to come out of Gujarat.
Dhokla
9.Sali Boti
Recipe by Chef Parvez
This one is a an ideal example of the Parsi's need to mix hot and sweet. Succulent mutton chunks are cooked in tomatoes, onions, jaggery and vinegar. It reeks of bold flavours like turmeric and ginger, and is best served hot with fried potato snacks.
Sali boti
10.IdliandSambhar
Recipe by Niru Gupta
This glorious steamed rice pancake with innumerable health benefits has made its way through generations.Idlisare about 2-3 inch wide, fluffy and can be relished for breakfast, lunch, snacks or dinner along with some finely ground coconut chutney and a hot steaming bowl ofsambhar.
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