Indian Cuisine

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Indian cuisine encompasses a wide variety of regional cuisines native to india. given the range of diversity in soil type, climate and occupations, these cuisines vary significantly from each other and use locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. indian food is also heavily influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.

the development of these cuisines have been shaped by dharmic beliefs, and in particular by vegetarianism, which is a growing dietary trend in indian society. there has also been central asian influence on north indian cuisine from the years of mughal rule. indian cuisine has been and is still evolving, as a result of the nation's cultural interactions with other societies.

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Aloo = Potato
Aṇḍā,अंडा = Egg
Chana = chickpeas
Dal = Lentil
Ḍēyarī, डेयरी = Dairy
Gobi = cauliflower
Gosht = Meat
Hanī, हनी = Honey
Jal = water
Jeera = cumin
keema, qeema = Minced meat
Masala = Mixture of spices ground into a paste or powder
Manasā = Meat, मनसा
Mattar-Rudhrapur = Green Peas
Palak = Spinach
Paneer, Panīra, पनीर = Paneer cheese, fresh cheese
Pōlṭrī, पोल्ट्री = Poultry
Rajma = red kidney beans
Saag = Spinach
Samudrī bhōjana = Seafood, समुद्री भोजन
Tikki = cutlet or croquette
Urad = black lentil

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(2 ) Tandoori Murghi (Indian) (Indian-Punjabi)
Tandoori chicken gets its name from the bell-shaped tandoor clay oven. Skinless legs and thighs are marinated in a tenderizing …
(2 ) Murgh Makhani, murg (Indian) (Indian-Punjabi)
Murgh Makhani or Butter Chicken is a classic and a staple dish of Indian Cuisine. Chunks of chicken are cooked …
(2 ) achaari, achaar, ac… (Indian)
Achari means pickle. Basically, this is a chicken dish that is made with all the spices one would normally use …
(1 ) Tandoori Jhinga, Ta… (Indian)
Tandoori prawns is a spicy snacks made with a spiced yoghurt based marination and cooked in a charcoal tandoor.
(1 ) Bhatura chana, poor… (Indian) (Indian-Punjabi)
Chole Bhature is a combination of chana masala (spicy chick peas) and fried bread called bhatoora (made of maida flour) …
Chicken Bhuna is one of the most popular dishes in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. It is prepared with chicken, oil, …
Gulab Jamun is among India's most popular desserts! This delicious dessert consists of dumplings traditionally made of thickened or reduced …
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Penne Pesto With Sausages, pasta tossed with green tasty paste and mix with grilled sausages Chopped basil leaves, parmesan, pine nut, chopped garlic and Olive oil put everything in a blender make it smooth paste. tossed with pasta
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This is a list of Indian dishes. Indian cuisine encompasses a wide variety of regional cuisines native to India. Given the range of diversity in soil type, climate and occupations, these cuisines vary significantly from each other and use locally available spices, herbs, vegetables, and fruits. The dishes are then served according to taste in either mild, medium …