Lamb curry is one traditional Indian dish.
Indian food is known for it's potent spice blends. The ability to match the spice to the dish, however, is one of the skills of an Indian chef. Stock your pantry with the spices and other ingredients make up your favorite Indian dishes and you'll be ready to start learning authentically prepare this spicy ethnic food. Add this to my Recipe Box.
About Indian Food
Indian food is actually a collection of ethnic cuisines from the different regions of India. They mainly focus on spiced vegetables with rice or a flat bread called "naan." Meat is more common in cuisines from Muslim north India than Hindu south India. Many people like to eat Indian food at restaurants but are intimidated by the idea of cooking it at home. Understanding the ingredients traditionally in Indian cuisine may help to make it less challenging.
Spices and Fats
Spice is the backbone of Indian cuisine. Some common Indian spices include bay, cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, chili powder, cloves, ginger and coriander. Spice blends such as curry and garam masala are also common. These are available as commercial blends or may be made from individual spices. In northern India, ghee or clarified butter is a common fat. In southern India, coconut oil is more likely to be used.
Vegetables
Vegetables are an important part of Indian cuisine. Many dishes are vegetarian. Onion and garlic are used often. Spinach, peas, tomato, chickpeas and potatoes are also used as the star ingredients in many dishes. These dishes are often served in spicy gravy-like sauces with rice or naan flat bread.
Meats
The most common meats in Indian cuisine are chicken and lamb. They are often served in tomato- or coconut-based sauces with vegetable dishes on the side. Shrimp is a common seafood in Indian cuisine. Pork and beef are not used in traditional Indian cuisine for religious reasons.
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