Indian food comes under the top 5 best
cuisine in the world. There are very few people left in the world that do not
have knowledge about Indian cuisine. Many
famous chefs around the world have applauded and appreciated the flavours of
Indian food. They have travelled to India to know more about the food culture.
Some have opened an Indian restaurant in upper Sturt.
Indian food
facts-
Food in India is
now for the “Rasas” and “Doshas”. Rasa means taste in the Sanskrit language. It
guides the tongue. The balance or imbalance of the Rasas affects the Doshas in
the body. In a nutshell, whatever we eat
is thought to cause or cure the ailments. Thus,
food has been as much an art form as a science in our culture which revolves
around an enjoyable culinary practice.
The Indian food has 6 tastes-
Salty (lavana), Sweet (madhura), Pungent (katu), Bitter
(tikta), Sour (amala) and Astringent (kasya).
Gulab Jamun- these amazing deep-fried ricotta
balls first existed in the Mediterranean region. It was called Luqmat al Qadi
much before they arrived in India. You can find this dish at an Indian restaurant in Coromandel valley.
Samosa- This savoury dish existed as Sambosa in the
Middle East. It really existed much
before the 13th, 14th century when it found its way to India. The Indian take away in Blackwood will give you a
taste of “Samosa”.
Spices- We all know that India is the largest producer of
spices in the world. It is the home to one of the hottest chili in the world.
It is called Bhot Jolokia or ghost chilli, which grows in the Northeast states
of India. It is supposedly 400 times hotter than the famous Tobacco sauce. In
everyday meals, chilli is the most widely used spice. The saffron though is not
originated from India.
Naan- This flatbread was originally made by Mughals. It
has Persian roots. It came to India from the Mughals. People can try naan of
different varieties via Indian food delivery Blackwood. Try this flatbread with the vegetables or main
course or lentil item for a flavorful meal.
It’s a different
story when someone tells you about their food experience and when you yourself
experience it. You go with a mindset of others. Go to the Indian restaurants
with an open mind and then develop an opinion of your own.
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