Indian Cooking Indian cooking relies heavily on the spices
available to them in their country. Curry, rice, yogurt and lamb are
frequent ingredients in cooking. Many Indians are vegetarians eating mostly wheat, rice and lentils. Chapati and Roti are types of Indian bread that is both unleavened bread (meaning it doesn't rise). Food Facts about IndiaIndia is also Known for Several Famous Things:Learn a Little LanguageIndians greet each other by placing the palms of their hands together, bowing and saying Namaste in greeting.
Indian Cooking: International RecipesChicken Curry1 lb chicken, cut in cubes 1 tablespoon vegetable oil large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced or 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt Cut chicken into cubes and set aside. Sauté onion and garlic in oil. Add chicken and brown. Stir in yogurt and spices. Turn to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve with rice if desired. Tandoori Chicken ½ Cup plain yogurt ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon cardamom 1/8 teaspoon cumin 1 Tablespoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon ginger 1 garlic clove 1 lb. Chicken legs and thighs or chicken breasts Mix ingredients together and pour over chicken in a ziploc bag or medium bowl. Marinate 4-24 hours. Bake, broil or grill.  Indian
Kofta1 lb lean ground beef or lamb 1 small onion, grated 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons cumin 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper Add ingredients together in a large bowl. Blend together well by kneading with your hands several minutes. Shape into sausages and grill or bake. Lassi Yogurt Drink 5 cups yogurt 5 cardamom pods 6 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon water 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg Remove seeds from cardamom pods and crush. In blender add yogurt, cardamom seeds, water and sugar. Blend together several minutes. Before serving sprinkle each glass with nutmeg. Indian Chutney ½ Cup tamarind paste ½ Cup chopped pitted dates 2 cups water ½ teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon salt ¾ cup brown sugar Blend all ingredients together to make a thin sauce. Warm up in saucepan. Serve with kabobs or other meat. Indian Cooking-Roti Indian Flat Bread Dal This is often the main protein dish in Indian cooking for families who don't eat meat. 1 cup lentils 2 cups water onion sliced ¾ teaspoon garlic ¾ teaspoon fresh minced ginger ½ teaspoon turmeric 1 cup water ¾ teaspoon salt 2 jalapeños peppers seeded and chopped 1 tomato, diced 2 tablespoons cilantro Cooked rice In a saucepan simmer lentils, water and onion. Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes covered with a lid. Puree lentil mixture in blender and add in 1 cup water and salt. Put back on the stove and thicken slightly. Stir in peppers, tomato and cilantro. Serve with rice if desired. Indian Cooking Video See details on this unit.  Do you have an International Recipe or World Studies Fact?Do you have an International recipe or know a lot about a country we could add to our world studies section? You can create your own page. What Other Visitors Have SaidClick below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
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