Assignment
INTRODUCTION TO INDIAN FOOD
Food Culture of Indians differs from one another according to the religion, state, language and caste. Each of these groups has their own unique cuisine. Thus, positioning India as the most cuisine diverse country in the world. There are 5 region that is the North, North East & East, West and South. North consist of 9 states, North East & East consist of 12 states, West consists of 3 states and South consist of 4 states.
Each of the states has its own cuisine and style of preparation. States in the same region may have some similarities in the cuisine.
NORTH INDIA
Some of the most influencing cuisine of North is: * Kashmiri Cuisine ( State of Kashmir) * Mughlai Cuisine ( Most North Indian States) * Punjabi Cuisine (State of Punjab)
The foods of North India are not as spicy compared to the south. However, the spices used are more complex and aromatic. Meats, nuts, dried fruits and yogurt are the common ingredient used. Kashmiri cuisine characterized by highly aromatic and delicately spiced food. Mostly meat based, especially lamb and goat are commonly eaten. Kashmiri cuisines are delicately flavored with saffron and Kashmiri chilies. Abundant dried fruits and nuts are added to the dishes such as walnut and dries dates. Cottage cheese and climatic fruits like strawberries are also used.
Mughlai cuisine includes Kebabs, Kofta, Pulao, Briyani and others. Mughlai dishes are very rich in sauce, spicy and aromatic. Mughlai dishes also has aroma and taste of butter, ground and whole spices. Meat, apricots, melons, peaches, and plums are common ingredient
Tandoori and bread dishes are heart of Punjab. Marinated meat, chicken, fish, paneer (cheese) abd bread (roti) are common Punjab dishes. Dairy products are used in most dishes such as ghee, cheese and yogurt. Onion, garlic and ginger are basic spices used in Punjab dishes.
WEST INDIA
Some of the most famous and possibly influencing cuisines of the West is : * Goan
Food Culture of Indians differs from one another according to the religion, state, language and caste. Each of these groups has their own unique cuisine. Thus, positioning India as the most cuisine diverse country in the world. There are 5 region that is the North, North East & East, West and South. North consist of 9 states, North East & East consist of 12 states, West consists of 3 states and South consist of 4 states.
Each of the states has its own cuisine and style of preparation. States in the same region may have some similarities in the cuisine.
NORTH INDIA
Some of the most influencing cuisine of North is: * Kashmiri Cuisine ( State of Kashmir) * Mughlai Cuisine ( Most North Indian States) * Punjabi Cuisine (State of Punjab)
The foods of North India are not as spicy compared to the south. However, the spices used are more complex and aromatic. Meats, nuts, dried fruits and yogurt are the common ingredient used. Kashmiri cuisine characterized by highly aromatic and delicately spiced food. Mostly meat based, especially lamb and goat are commonly eaten. Kashmiri cuisines are delicately flavored with saffron and Kashmiri chilies. Abundant dried fruits and nuts are added to the dishes such as walnut and dries dates. Cottage cheese and climatic fruits like strawberries are also used.
Mughlai cuisine includes Kebabs, Kofta, Pulao, Briyani and others. Mughlai dishes are very rich in sauce, spicy and aromatic. Mughlai dishes also has aroma and taste of butter, ground and whole spices. Meat, apricots, melons, peaches, and plums are common ingredient
Tandoori and bread dishes are heart of Punjab. Marinated meat, chicken, fish, paneer (cheese) abd bread (roti) are common Punjab dishes. Dairy products are used in most dishes such as ghee, cheese and yogurt. Onion, garlic and ginger are basic spices used in Punjab dishes.
WEST INDIA
Some of the most famous and possibly influencing cuisines of the West is : * Goan