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animals like milk, however this depends on regional traditions. Trade and colonialism also introduced new ingredients such as potatoes, tomatoes, and peanuts to the Indian subcontinent.
Renowned for its variety of spices, Indian
During British colonial rule, Indian
food is one of the most aromatic and vibrant
cuisine was blended with western food,
cuisines in the world.
leading to new dishes like kedgeree, which is a rice and lentil meal for breakfast, and mulligatawny soup.
While Indian cuisine is known for its rich
Indian cooking has influenced cuisines from
spices and flavours, it is also heavily
around the world over the years as well,
influenced by its historical rule, religion,
so much so that some believe chicken tikka
culture, and traditions.
masala was invented in the UK.
Thick and creamy curries, spiced vegetables,
Next time you plan to take a night off
cooling lassies, and charred naan are
cooking, why not try lamb rogan josh, palak
popular fare in Indian cuisine, but the
chicken, masala dal and some tasty samosas.
flavours depend heavily on which region they come from. Chillies and turmeric hail largely from the Rajasthan, Kashmir and Gujarat regions of India, while peppers, cardamom and cloves are harvested mainly in the south. That’s why the eastern regions are famous for chilli curries, while seafood and coconut are prominent ingredients in the west. When it comes to the rest of the country, the northern regions are famous for their tandoori and korma recipes, the south are known for their hot and spicy dishes, and the central regions take inspiration from the surrounding areas. Indian cuisine is also influenced by Hinduism, as the largest practiced religion in the country. While the Hindu diet doesn’t prohibit eating
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meat, many people practice vegetarianism
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and incorporate products derived from
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