

Why is Indian food so different?
A foodie's ultimate destination may be India.The sheer variety of food and dishes available in India is staggering.The reason why Indian food tastes and smells so different is because of the following factors:
1. It is a process of slow cooking.
The aim of most Indian cuisines is not just to cook the food, but to cook it so that it is transformed into something else.We neither grill chicken over a high flame nor bake it at 230°C so as to cook it evenly.
It is marinated for at least 6-8 hours before being simmered on a low flame in the gravy for around 45 minutes.This results in evenly flavored meat that is tender enough to be cooked.
2. Patience is the key.
Don't rush over here. Only after the onions are golden brown and the ginger garlic paste doesn't give off a raw odor will an onion-tomato gravy be made.Tomatoes are added at that point.Whole spices or khada masala are first tempered in oil, also.The gravy must be simmered to facilitate proper cooking.
3. A large combination of spices
There are a plethora of spices. I mean a lot more than just a lot.Adding even one or two spices will give a gravy a distinct flavor.You do not want to add mustard seeds to a Rizala gravy.You don't want to add black cardamom to Chettinad Masala either. If we don't act now, the consequences will be dire.
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