Indian food is heavily influenced by cultural, religious & traditional choices. These cuisines vary significantly from each other depending on culture, climate & ethnic groups. Indian food is well recognized as a Global cuisine.

Staple foods of the Indian Food cuisine include rice, flour & a variety of lentils. Indian cuisine is mostly recognized by the spices that are used. Popular spices that make up the traditional Indian dishes include Cardamom (Elachi), Tumeric (Haldi), Cumin (Jeera), Coriander (Dhania), Black Mustard Seeds (Sarso), Saffron, Ginger, Garlic & Chili Powder. A popular & common spice that is also used is called Garam Masala which typically has a combination of five or more spices.

Some leaves are also used in the Indian dishes which give them their distinctive Indian flavor. Leaves used for various dishes include Curry Leaves, Bay Leaves, Fenugreek Leaves, Mint Leaves & Coriander Leaves.

Braised Pudina Chutney

Braised Pudina Chutney

Indian Cuisine, Indian Food

BRAISED PUDINA CHUTNEY   This Recipe Makes 600ml Chutney   Pudina Chutney is a delicious Peanut Mint Chutney – I call it Braised Pudina Chutney because in our family, we take it one step further & cook it with onions & mustard seeds. It is easy to make & can be served with various dishes…

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