THE FOOD OF THE EAST
MYSTIC INDIA
Renowned as one of the best cuisines in the world, Indien chefs are experts in combining aromatic herbs and spices with various meats and seafood into a harmonic dish. The cuisine is best split into four regions. Northern food consists of breads and curries often made from lamb, poultry and ghee. The east is contributing with dishes often consisting of fish and seasoned with kurkuma and ginger. In the west a somewhat lighter approach to cooking is taken. Fish and seafood is predominant but some specialty curries with lentils and meats find their origin here. Finally, chefs of the south using many herbs and spices in the preparation of mainly fish.
Generally food is served as an array of various dishes on Thalis, which are plates or trays segmented to serve food separately from each other but conveniently to the guest.
Essential Ingredients of India:
Basmati Rice, Bayleaves, Cardamom, Chilli, Cinnamon, Clove, Coriander, Cumin, Fennel, Garam Masala, Garlic, Ghee, Ginger, Lentils, Mint, Nutmeg, Papadam, Paprika Powder, Pepper, Saffron, Tumeric, Yogurt
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