indian cuisine

Indian cuisine consists of a variety of regional & traditional cuisines native to the Indian subcontinent. These cuisines vary substantially & use locally available spices, herbs, vegetables, & fruits
Indian cuisine consists of a variety of regional and traditional cuisines native to the Indian subcontinent. Given the diversity in soil, climate, culture, ethnic groups, and occupations, these cuisines vary substantially and use locally available spices, herbs, vegetables, and fruits. Indian food is also heavily influenced by religion, in particular Hinduism and Islam, cultural choices and traditions. Indian cuisine has influenced other cuisines across the world, especially those from Europe (especially Britain), the Middle East, Southern African, East Africa, Southeast Asia, North America, Mauritius, Fiji, Oceania, and the Caribbean.

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  1. Morning Glory

    CookingBites Dish of the Month (July): Indian Food

    Each month we choose a different and accessible dish (or type of cuisine) so that most of us can join in, cook and post the results. This month, Indian Food has been chosen. To make it easier, this includes Indian fusion dishes. Please join in and tell us about the Indian dishes you create...
  2. Mountain Cat

    Recipe Cauliflower & Onion Pakoras (Indian)

    These are vegan. I love them. I had to do my best to re-create them after ordering them a couple times at an Indian restaurant a little out of my way for regular visits. More local restaurants to me seem to lack this wonderful food! This recipe is also gluten-free if that is something you...
  3. Morning Glory

    Recipe Xacuti

    I first came across Xacuti in the CookingBites Alphabet game - which goes to show that despite its apparent simplicity the game is really quite educational! After looking at various recipes and experimenting a bit I settled on this recipe which is adapted from a recipe by Maunika Gowardhan*. You...
  4. rascal

    Indian tonight.

    not sure if it's the right thread but in doing Indian tonight, pics to follow. Kids will get roast chicken with chips n salad. They don't eat Indian yet but they may try Snacks ready will be chilly popadoms Onion bhagees and veg samosas with rhaita and tamarind chutney. Then tandoori chicken...
  5. Morning Glory

    Recipe Dosas

    This is a Madhur Jaffrey recipe from Eastern Vegetarian Cooking. I've not yet attempted it and to be honest I'm a bit daunted! Has anyone else here made dosas? Image https://www.zoomcar.com/blog/9-dosa-joints-in-bangalore-that-have-achieved-cult-status/
  6. Morning Glory

    Dosas

    Have you ever made dosas? I haven't ever tried but I think they are notoriously difficult. Traditionally they are made from a fermented batter made of rice and gram flour. I've seen them on TV being made in India on street stalls - large, paper thin and made in a few seconds. Jamie Oliver has...
  7. Morning Glory

    Indian Bay Leaves

    I've been shopping for spices in local Indian shops for decades and I've often see these large packets of dried bay leaves. But I always ignored them - after all, fresh bay leaves are so much better and I have some in the garden. What I failed to realise is these are not bay leaves as we know...
  8. Morning Glory

    Recipe Indian Spiced Mackerel Pâté with Beetroot Achaar

    A take on a classic 60’s dinner party starter: smoked mackerel pâté; using Greek yoghurt and Indian spices. The beetroot achaar (pickle) adds an aromatic, sweet and earthy contrast. Serve it with mini Naan breads or toasted sourdough. An easy no-cook recipe! Ingredients (serves 2) For the...
  9. Morning Glory

    Recipe Panch Puran Potatoes

    Panch puran, also known as panch phoron, is a traditional spice mixture from Bengal. The word panch means ‘five’ in Hindi and the spice mix is sometimes called Indian five spice. You can buy it ready mixed in Asian supermarkets but its easy enough to make your own. Please tone down the chillies...
  10. Morning Glory

    Retro Recipe Tandoori Chicken

    A little similar to Chicken Roasted in Spiced Yoghurt although this recipe calls for skinned chicken. I found this in an old recipe book. I've not tried this particular recipe yet but it sounds to me as if it would work rather well. Of course, strictly speaking, tandoori should be cooked in a...
  11. Morning Glory

    Recipe Spicy Cauliflower and Tomato with Fennel seeds

    This makes a good side dish for an Indian meal. I served it alongside a tofu curry, dhal and rice. The anise flavour of the fennel seeds pairs well with nutty taste of the pan-fried cauliflower. Ingredients (serves 4 a a side) 1 medium cauliflower divided into florets plus a few of the...
  12. rascal

    Raan lamb leg (Indian)

    Having family over for dinner tomorrow, along with Indian theme I'm trying roast raan leg of lamb, basically trim the leg make cuts and rub with spices, then put into an ovenbag and massage with yoghurt and crushed almonds and brown sugar. It's marinading overnight. Looking forward to this as...
  13. pinkcherrychef

    Recipe Indian Lemonade

    This recipe I learned years ago when I still lived in America. I was obsessed with knowing all the plants that were edible and used for medicinal properties in my state. The book I read had a recipe similar to this and it said the name was Indian Lemonade and it was made from fresh sumac berries...
  14. Morning Glory

    Recipe Superfast Spicy Spinach and Chickpeas

    As quick as can be - this dish takes less than ten minutes to make! No chopping required. This is good served with yellow rice (Aldi’s sell a ready cooked version which takes two minutes in the microwave). I squeeze some lemon or lime juice over the rice and fork through to add flavour...
  15. Morning Glory

    Recipe Tofu Tikka

    If tofu is not for you, I promise that this recipe will work if you substitute chicken breast. I know that because I half stole (adapted?) the recipe from @Yorky. See here Chicken Tikka. Ingredients (serves 2 to 3 as a starter ) 225g firm tofu 1/2 tsp each of ground chilli, cumin, coriander...
  16. lothian

    Recipe Tandoori chicken with a tomato cucumber and onion salad

    Ingredients: 1kg of skinned chicken drumsticks or small thighs 2 Tablespoons of malt vinegar 2 Tablespoons of vegetable oil 1 heaped tablespoon of ginger and garlic paste 1 Teaspoon of coriander 1 teaspoon of cumin 1 teaspoon of garam masala 1 teaspoon of chili powder and half a teaspoon of...
  17. Morning Glory

    Recipe Aloo Matar

    Potato and Pea Curry: a classic Indian dish which has many variations. Ingredients: (Serves 2) 2 medium potatoes cubed 100g frozen peas 1 medium onion chopped 2 tbsp ginger and garlic paste (or 3 fat garlic cloves, minced and 1 thumb of ginger, grated). 2 heaped tsp hot chilli powder 1/2 tsp...
  18. Yorky

    Recipe Aloo Matar

    Ingredients 1 Medium onion, chopped 2 tsp Ginger, chopped 2 tsp Garlic, chopped 1 Cinnamon stick, 100 mm long broken up 2 tblsp Olive oil or ghee ½ tsp Ground turmeric 2 tsp Ground cumin seeds ¾ tsp Chili powder (or cayenne pepper) ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 500 gm scrubbed and cubed...
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  19. Elawin

    Recipe Swiss Chard Saag Aloo

    Serves: 2 to 3 as a main course Ingredients: 400 g Swiss chard 3 tbsp rapeseed oil 1 tsp black mustard seeds 2 medium brown onions, sliced 600 g Desiree potatoes 3 cm ginger, peeled and grated 4 cloves of garlic, crushed 400 g ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 1/3 tsp chilli powder 1/3 tsp...
  20. Elawin

    Recipe Alu Bhoone (Sauteed Potatoes)

    Serves: 3 Prep time: 5 mins Cooking time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled, washed and dried, and cut into 1 inch pieces 1 1/2 oz clarified butter + a little more 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 large bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon onion salt 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder...
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