Indian cuisine, like most others, follows the basic methods of cooking like sauteing, frying, deep-frying, shallow frying, boiling, steaming, simmering, and grilling. But many Indian dishes use a cooking method called Tempering, either at the beginning of the cooking process or in the end as a final flavoring touch.
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This series, Indian Cooking 101, is where I discuss how to make basic Indian food. We will begin with the essentials and slowly move up to a point where you
An Art Form
In India, cooking is considered an art. Mothers usually begin to teach their daughters fairly early on, passing down coveted family recipes and cooking secrets by … Discovering Indian Cuisine
India is a large country; its population is second only to China; its languages are numerous and every state (28 total, and seven Union territorie… Demystifying Indian Cuisine
With all its diversity, when the world thinks of Indian food, the one word that comes to mind is curry. This is perhaps the greatest misunderstanding, sinc… Cooking Terms
With so many languages and each region having its own food specialties, the list of terms used can be exhaustive. They can also be confusing for a novice to Indi… Cookware to Get Started
You will be surprised at how little you actually need, in terms of dishes and utensils, to cook Indian food. You will probably have most of the tools and pans… 