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 BROWN CHICKPEAS – KADLE This Indian Dessert Recipe Serves 2-4 Braised Brown Chickpeas – Kadle as most of us South African’s know it is synonymous with prayers of the Indian culture. Growing up & being a part of the Hindu background, this dish used to be accompanied with sweet rice as they…
GREEN BANANA CURRY This Indian Recipe Serves 1-2 Green banana curry is a spicy Indian vegetarian dish. It is a quick & easy meal which is very nutritious. This meal is also vegan friendly. Raw green bananas are high in protein, has a low Glycemic Index & likewise has high resistance starch, which…
HOMEMADE PATHA This Recipe Makes ± 10 Patha Slices Patha is an exquisite delicacy that is extremely well known, particularly among Indian South Africans. Homemade Patha is much more delicious as you can play around with the ingredients instead of purchasing it from the store. It is a combination of a spicy chili pasted mixture…
