Food is important and it is the basic need in life. It gives us happiness, contentment, and joy when one eats it. When we talk about cooking, the pure love that we dedicate to cooking and when the whole family sits together, enjoying the meal gives immense happiness.
Indian cuisine is known for its diverse and flavourful dishes, with a wide range of vegetarian options available. The traditional food from different regions of India varies greatly in terms of ingredients, cooking, methods, and flavours.
In Northern India, traditional vegetarian dishes such as Dal Makhani, Channa Masala and Aloo gobi are popular. Dal Makhani is a lentil -based dish that is slow cooked with butter and cream while Channa Masala is a spicy chickpea dish. Aloo Gobi is a dish made with potatoes and cauliflower and is often flavoured with ginger, garlic and a variety of spices.
In Western India, traditional dishes such as Vada Pav and Dhokla are popular. Vada Pav is a popular street food made with a deep-fried potato patty and served with chutney and pav, a type of bread. Pav
Bhaji is a street food made with mixed vegetables and served with pav. Dhokla is a steamed cake made from fermented rice and lentils which is popularly known as Khatta Dhokla. Khaman, which is made from chickpea flour is often served as snack or breakfast dish.
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Eastern India, traditonal sweets made from milk are very popular.
Rasmalai, Rasgulla and other famous milk sweets are popular. This region
has diffferent traditional and flavourful dishes like Litti Choka ,
rice and lot of vegetable varieties are popular.
In Southern India, traditional dishes such as Idli, Dosa, Sambar, Rasam and curries are made with coconut are popular. Idli and Dosa are both staple breakfast in South India, while Sambar and Rasam are both soupy dishes than are commonly served with rice. Curries are made with fresh grated coconut and with coconut milk are popularly known as Korma.
Overall, Indian traditional food is a perfect blend of flavours, textures and spices, making it truely unique and delicious culinary experience. The vegetarian food is particularly rich and diverse, with a wide range of options available from different regions of the country.
I am passionate about cooking all these types of cuisine and hence the name MY PASSIONATE KITCHEN
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