Indian Cuisines: Haryana

Haryanvi cuisine is simple, earthy and inextricably linked to the land. In Haryana, the emphasis is on food that is wholesome, fresh. Haryana with its essentially agrarian culture has retained simplicity in its cuisine.

Alsi ki Pinni is a sweet dish made from alsi (flax seed) wheat flour, sugar, nuts and ghee. All the ingredients are used to make a mixture, which is then rolled into balls. This sweet is also healthy as alsi is a rich source of omega 3 and iron.

Bajra Aloo Roti is prepared just like bajra roti but with mashed potatoes and various spices in it. Onions may also be added to the roti. The rotis are served hot with butter on top of it.alongside raita.

Hara Dhania Cholia is an authentic dish of Haryana. Choliya or green chana is mixed with other vegetables like onions, carrots, and spices. The dish is a Sabzi and is had along with either rice or roti.

Meethe Chawal is a festive favorite in Haryana.Rice is soaked for sometime and then sautéed in ghee along with nuts, cardamoms and sugar, water is added to it, and it is then left to cook in ‘dum’ style to let the flavours develop. Then layer the rice with dry fruits, dates and saffron water or colouring, and just before serving, gulab jal is added for aroma.

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Indian Cuisines: Gujarat

The state Gujarat is very famous for its indigenous food. The special thing about Gujarati food is that each dish has a good amount of sugar. There is a huge variety of street food available in Gujarat which can be eaten all the time.

Dabeli is a spicy snack made by mixing boiled potatoes with a special dabeli masala, putting the mixture in a ladi pav (burger bun), and serving it with chutneys. Other common names for Kutchi Dabeli are Kutchi burger or Kutchi double roti.

Fafda are spicy and crunchy which is made of chickpea consists of long strips of dough which have been deep fried and Jalebi are tangy and soft fried sweet dipped in sugar. This sweet-salty combination is traditionally served during Dussehra as a breakfast and is a favorite street food in Gujarat.

Khaman is made up of fresh ground chana dal or chana flour (besan), soaked in water to make a soft thick paste which has a cake-batter like consistency.The snack is prepared in a cooker, steamer or even a microwave. A final touch of a tadka using curry leaves, hing (asafoetida) and chillies is added.

Khichu is a dough for makingpapad, however, owing to its taste it is also consumed as Farsan (snack/side dish). It is made from rice flour.This steamed rice flour street food is very famous in Gujarat. Khichu is traditionally eaten during the monsoon season.

Khandvi is a savory snack usually eaten in the evening. The batter is cooked down to a thick paste and then thinly spread on a flat surface.Khandvis are then rolled up tightly into 1 inch pieces. Khandvi is generally bite-size. It can also be seasoned with spices and condiments.

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Indian Cuisines: Goa

Goa is the ultimate tourist attraction in India. The street food in Goa is as exciting as the traditional Goan delicacies. The fact that Goa was under Portuguese rule for a prolonged period means that its impact can still be seen in the food and cuisines.

Bebinca hails from the coastal state of Goa. Bebinca has seven layers and the ingredients include plain flour, sugar, ghee, egg yolk, and coconut milk. It can be eaten fresh or easily preserved for long time.

Chorizo Pav is made with pork meat, garlic, spices and toddy vinegar is known for its intense, spicy flavour and versatility. It can be eaten for breakfast or as an evening snack.Plenty of men and women can be spotted early morning selling the same.

Gadbad Ice-Cream, is a summer special treat in Goa. It is beautifully served in a bowl or in a very tall glass and combines a variety of delicious ice-cream flavours and surprisingly topped with noodles and jelly. It is the best way to chill out in the scorching Goan summer.

Pork Vindaloo is a dish of pork marinated in wine and garlic.The addition of dried red chili peppers with additional spices make vindaloo the most well known Goan dish. The dish is a speciality of Goa and can be best found near Panjim.

Ras Omelette is a one-of-a-kind gravy omelette that is a perfect night street food in Goa. Its gravy prepared from chicken make it a delicious street food. It is garnished with coriander and onions.

Indian Cuisines: Chhattisgarh

The ‘rice bowl of India’ is Chhattisgarh has an abundance of staple food. The staple diet of people of the territory consists of rice, maize and jowar. The locals of Chattisgarh are fond of protein-rich food. Tourists are often enticed with the variety of lentils served to them.

Aamat is considered to be the Sambhar of Chhattisgarh. The delicacy is prepared with mixed vegetables which are cooked along with the ginger garlic paste and various spices. Traditionally, the dish has been prepared in the bamboo shoots which gives it aroma.

Bara is a light snack made from fermented Urad dal.Then vegetables and spices are added to give perfection. Minimum usage of oil makes it super healthy and nutritious.

Chilla is a delicious Indian dish served as a Breakfast as well as main course. It is made with gram flour and can be stuffed with paneer,vegetables.

Fara are made in the form of dumpling, the main ingredient of the dish being rice. The dough along with the minimum spices are seasoning of coriander leaves is put to steam to get the light and healthy snack.

Sabudana Ki Khichdi is one of the most healthy and delicious dishes of Chhattisgarh. Sabudana Ki Khichdi is prepared with the soaked Sabudana balls. Vegetables and spices are added that provides a delicious taste to the healthy dish.

Indian Cuisines: Bihar

Litti Chokha may be the crown jewel of Bihari cuisine, but that’s not the only delicacy that Bihar has to offer. Neighbouring with Nepal and Uttar Pradesh, Bihar is a fairly large state with a majority of vegetarians and few meat and fish eaters.

Khaja is made with wheat flour and sugar, and mawa, that is deep fried and then dipped in hot sugar syrup. This crispy dessert is quite similar to the Turkish baklava and melts in the mouth.

Laung-latika is a Bihari dessert, of which clove is an integral part. It is made with Flour, Milk, Oil. It is stuffed with a filling that is made up of Sugar, Khoya, and Cardamom. This is then fried and soaked in a Sugar syrup.

Litti Chokha consists of litti, a spicy roasted dumpling made with roasted gram flour, spices, and lemon juice. These are deep-fried or cooked over a traditional coal fire. They are then served with ghee and chokha (baked potato or brinjal that is mashed with chilli, dill, coriander, onions, and garlic).

Malpua is a dish which is prepared for most occasions and festivals. The batter for Malpua is a mix of Flour, Sugar, Mashed Bananas and Milk. The batter is deep-fried to make it really crispy and has a sugary soft core.

Thekua is one of the most popular snacks of Bihari food. They are made from wheat flour, jaggery mixed together, moulded and then deep fried. Rice flour is often substituted to create different varieties.

Tilkut is a healthy dessert prepared from punched sesame seeds. Heated in an optimum temperature with the right proportions of jaggery and is then hammered to form rectangle shape sweet.

Indian Cuisines: Assam

Assamese Food is famous for its distinct flavoring including delicious pork, chicken and mutton are a must try. Assam offers just the right kind of flavours to tickle your taste buds. Food in Assam is the culmination of Bengali and North-Eastern food culture.

Baanhgajor Lagot Kukura is a unique dish of Assam made with chicken meat, bamboo shoots and lentils. The taste of bamboo shoots is not very common and doesn’t suit everyone but once you eat it, it leaves behind a unique taste which feels complementary to meat dishes.

Khaar is a dish of Assamese cuisine which is a delicious curry made from raw papaya, pulses, taro and also with a main non-vegetarian ingredient. All of these are then filtered through dried banana leaves which gives it a unique and an unexpectedly refreshing flavour. It is eaten with rice during lunch.

Lucchi is a flat bread made with refined flour and deep fried, is almost identical to the poori found all over the country. Roadside vendors serve this light fried bread, hot and fresh, with vegetarian or non-vegetarian gravies.

Masor Tenga is a graceful dish of Assamese cuisine is extremely refreshing on the palette. The fish curry is made with everything sour and yet turns out to be delicious. The fish is slow cooked in a rich,tangy broth made with tomato, outenga(elephant ear), and lemon.

Payash is a sticky rice pudding, sweetened with palm sugar, mildly flavored with cardamom and saffron and garnished with dry fruits and nuts. Eat this deceptively simple milk-based pudding hot or cold but be sure to try it.

Indian Cuisines: Arunachal Pradesh

The dishes in Arunachal Pradesh varies from region to region according to tribal influence.The staple food comprises of rice along with fish, meat and many green vegetables.

Apong is the local rice beer of Arunachal Pradesh.It is prepared by fermentation of rice and is generally served in a bamboo shoot.Apong is native to Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

Chura Sabji is a kind of curry made of fermented cheese made by either yak milk or cow’s milk and not to forget the most important, flakes and a few pieces of the King chilly which makes it spicy but delicious.

Lukhter is a combination of cooked dry meat and chilli flakes from the King chilly or Bhut Jolokia. Like the norm goes with Arunachal, this too is just a side dish meant to be eaten with rice.

Pehak is a type of spicy chutney that is made by the use of fermented soya bean and chilli. The chilly is King chilly which is the main ingredient in this dish as that’s what makes it hot and spicy. The taste of flavored rice along with this spicy tangy mash makes it a must try.

Indian Cuisines : Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Food has always been known for its spices. The variations in the dishes lies in the different cultures of the state where comprises mouth-watering non-vegetarian and vegetarian dishes. 

Aratikaya Bajji is a deep fried fritters in Andhra Pradesh.Also known as the raw banana bajji ,it is stuffed with onions,green chillies and coriander leaves with a dash of lemon juice sprinked.

Chepa Pulusu is fresh fish cooked in a tangy tamarind sauce with freshly ground spices. This particular dish tastes best the next day after the fish pieces are soaked in the tamarind and spice juices and served with hot steamed white rice and sliced onions.

Mirapakaya Bajji is chilli stuffed with a tangy spice mix.Then it is dipped in besan batter and fried.Later the chilli is stuffed again with tangy onion filling. The combination of tangy onions and chillies is pure bliss.

Punugulu or Punukulu is a deep fried snack made with rice, urad dal and other spices. It is often served with peanut chutney called Palli chutney or traditional coconut chutney also called as verusenaga or kandhi pachadi made with toor dal.

Uppindi is broken rice upma with an aromatic, flavorful and delicious dish which is very popular in Andhra Pradesh.People of different regions prepare this dish differently according to their own taste.

Indian Food: Pav Bhaaji Recipe

Pav Bhaaji is a popular, lip smacking meal loved by one and all. Making this meal is also relatively easy if you follow the right steps. Here’s a quick guideline on making your favorite street snack at home. Simply get the ingredients and follow the mentioned steps for making a delectable pav bhaaji in less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients for the Pav

8 pav bhaaji breads

Half teaspoons of pav bhaaji powder

8-10 teaspoons of butter-

Half teaspoons of salt-

Ingredients for the bhaaji

4 tablespoons of butter

2 tablespoons of refined oil

2 tablespoons of red chili paste

1/2 cups of finely diced capsicums

1 1/2 of finely diced) tomatoes

3/4th cups of tomato puree

3/4th cups of finely chopped onions.

3 tablespoons of well chopped coriander leaves

2 tablespoons of Pav bhaaji powder

½ cups of boiled green peas

2 cups of boiled  potatoes

Method of cooking

The procedure of making pav bhaji is relatively simple. Start preparing the bhaaji by heating the butter in a spacious kadhai. Right after that, add the oil and the cumin seeds. When the cumin seeds start crackling, add the garlic and the chilli paste. Cook with these ingredients and sauté the entire thing for 2-3 minutes. Make sure that you do the cooking on a medium flame. High flame may burn the cumin seeds and leave a bitter after-taste.

After cooking this paste moderately for 2-3 minutes, add the diced onions. Continue with the sauté and stir the mixture from time to time. Now, add the capsicum and cook for two minutes more. Continue cooking on a medium flame and add both the diced tomatoes and the tomato puree to the paste. You can now use a potato masher to mash the tomatoes and make the paste thicker. Cook well for about 5-6 [...]

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Indian Food : Mutton Curry Recipe

Mutton Curry

Curries vary across India. They are made from different ingredients – the most common chicken, eggs, mutton, fish, prawns and also vegetables. Generally curry means sauce in south India. They are made using a combination of yogurt and also sometimes coconut milk. They are served either wet or dry.

Items required for making the curry:

Cubed pieces of mutton – 500 grams
Chop 5 onions
Make paste of ginger and garlic in one cup of water
Now the whole spices – half a teaspoon chilli powder; 1 teaspoon green chili paste, 1 tablespoon coriander powder; half teaspoon turmeric powder; half a cup tomato puree
You should also have 2 cups – yogurt
8 black peppercorns and 8 cloves
1 tsp. – cumin seeds; 1 cup of fresh coriander leaves finely chopped
Half a cup of oil and
Salt to taste

Cooking mutton curry:

First the cubes of the meat have to be flattened
Now mix the flattened cubes in yogurt using salt, turmeric, chilli powder and coriander powder.
Now arrange half the onions in a pressure cooker at the bottom
Next you need to arrange the meat pieces along with yogurt mixture on top of the onions
Now sprinkle the ginger garlic paste over the meat and also lay the rest of the onions and add the whole spices
Now add 2 cups of hot water [...]

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