indian food Archives - Cooking 4 All Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:59:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://cooking4all.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-favicon_bold-32x32.png indian food Archives - Cooking 4 All 32 32 How to Make Dhal: The Perfect Winter Comfort Food https://cooking4all.com/how-to-make-dhal-the-perfect-winter-comfort-food/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:05:36 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=16329 Is there anything more satisfying than a warm, aromatic, spicy lentil dish served over rice? Dhal is a traditional Indian food known for its nourishing and comforting qualities. If you want to spice up your routine, check out this recipe.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Meine Familie & ich (@meinefamilieundich_magazin) Ingredients […]

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]]> Is there anything more satisfying than a warm, aromatic, spicy lentil dish served over rice? Dhal is a traditional Indian food known for its nourishing and comforting qualities. If you want to spice up your routine, check out this recipe. 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup split red lentils
  • 3 cups water 
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
  • 1 green chili, finely chopped
  • Cumin seeds, mustard seeds, turmeric powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, garam masala (1 teaspoon of each)
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro 
  • Ghee or oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. Cook the lentils as you usually would. While they are cooking, heat ghee or oil over medium heat in a separate pan. Add cumin and mustard seeds. Once they start to sizzle, add onions and sauté until translucent.
  2. Stir in garlic, ginger, and green chili. Sauté for a couple of minutes until fragrant. Add turmeric, coriander, cumin, and garam masala. Sauté for another minute.
  3. Add the cooked lentils along with any remaining cooking water to the tempering. Mix well and let it simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors. Season with salt to taste.
  4. Finish off with freshly chopped cilantro leaves for a burst of freshness and aroma. Enjoy!

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]]> Must-Taste Street Foods in Northern India https://cooking4all.com/must-taste-street-foods-in-northern-india/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:13:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=15964 If you ever decide to take a trip to India, then the streets of Northern India are the ideal place to pick up some delicious food. Here are some of the most delectable dishes of Northern India that you’ll want to be sure to taste on your trip. Gajar Ka Halwa In addition to grated […]

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]]> If you ever decide to take a trip to India, then the streets of Northern India are the ideal place to pick up some delicious food. Here are some of the most delectable dishes of Northern India that you’ll want to be sure to taste on your trip.

Gajar Ka Halwa

In addition to grated carrots, this sweet delicacy contains dates, almonds, sugar, milk, and raisins. You can find this sweet dessert on the streets of Punjab, Jaipur, Haridwar, and Delhi.

Jalebis

A favorite at weddings and festivals, it’s not hard to see why. Jalebi is a deep-fried pastry soaked in sugar syrup. These golden desserts are found across Old Delhi and, of course, at weddings across the country.

Kachori

A traditional Rajasthani dish, kachoris are fried pastry disks. Filled with lentils, green peas, onions, and potatoes, kachoris will leave your stomach feeling content after a long day of traveling.

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]]> Useful Tips for Cooking Indian Food https://cooking4all.com/tips-for-cooking-indian-food/ Wed, 12 May 2021 08:14:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=7647 Though it’s absolutely delicious, cooking Indian food can be a bit intimidating for somebody who has no background in the cuisine whatsoever. If you’re interested in trying it out for yourself, here are some tips that it’s recommended you follow. Toast Before Cooking To get the most flavor out of your dried goods, consider toasting […]

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]]> Though it’s absolutely delicious, cooking Indian food can be a bit intimidating for somebody who has no background in the cuisine whatsoever. If you’re interested in trying it out for yourself, here are some tips that it’s recommended you follow.

Toast Before Cooking

To get the most flavor out of your dried goods, consider toasting them in oil before cooking. This includes nuts, rice, and lentils, all of which are very common in Indian cooking.

Fry Seasoning

At the beginning of a recipe that calls for frying in oil, toss your seasonings like mustard seeds and peppercorns into the oil until they make popping noises and then settle down. This will enhance the flavor as well as season your oil, which will then make the rest of your dish more flavorful.

Keep Ginger Garlic Paste on Hand

Ginger garlic paste is a very common ingredient in Indian cooking and can take a little while to make, so making a large batch ahead of time and keeping it frozen in your freezer for future use will save you a lot of time.

Ultimately, Indian cooking is all about having the right ingredients and the bravery to give it a shot. If you have that, you can certainly make it happen!

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> indian food Archives - Cooking 4 All Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:59:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://cooking4all.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-favicon_bold-32x32.png indian food Archives - Cooking 4 All 32 32 How to Make Dhal: The Perfect Winter Comfort Food https://cooking4all.com/how-to-make-dhal-the-perfect-winter-comfort-food/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:05:36 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=16329 Is there anything more satisfying than a warm, aromatic, spicy lentil dish served over rice? Dhal is a traditional Indian food known for its nourishing and comforting qualities. If you want to spice up your routine, check out this recipe.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Meine Familie & ich (@meinefamilieundich_magazin) Ingredients […]

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]]> Is there anything more satisfying than a warm, aromatic, spicy lentil dish served over rice? Dhal is a traditional Indian food known for its nourishing and comforting qualities. If you want to spice up your routine, check out this recipe. 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup split red lentils
  • 3 cups water 
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
  • 1 green chili, finely chopped
  • Cumin seeds, mustard seeds, turmeric powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, garam masala (1 teaspoon of each)
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro 
  • Ghee or oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. Cook the lentils as you usually would. While they are cooking, heat ghee or oil over medium heat in a separate pan. Add cumin and mustard seeds. Once they start to sizzle, add onions and sauté until translucent.
  2. Stir in garlic, ginger, and green chili. Sauté for a couple of minutes until fragrant. Add turmeric, coriander, cumin, and garam masala. Sauté for another minute.
  3. Add the cooked lentils along with any remaining cooking water to the tempering. Mix well and let it simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors. Season with salt to taste.
  4. Finish off with freshly chopped cilantro leaves for a burst of freshness and aroma. Enjoy!

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]]> Must-Taste Street Foods in Northern India https://cooking4all.com/must-taste-street-foods-in-northern-india/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:13:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=15964 If you ever decide to take a trip to India, then the streets of Northern India are the ideal place to pick up some delicious food. Here are some of the most delectable dishes of Northern India that you’ll want to be sure to taste on your trip. Gajar Ka Halwa In addition to grated […]

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]]> If you ever decide to take a trip to India, then the streets of Northern India are the ideal place to pick up some delicious food. Here are some of the most delectable dishes of Northern India that you’ll want to be sure to taste on your trip.

Gajar Ka Halwa

In addition to grated carrots, this sweet delicacy contains dates, almonds, sugar, milk, and raisins. You can find this sweet dessert on the streets of Punjab, Jaipur, Haridwar, and Delhi.

Jalebis

A favorite at weddings and festivals, it’s not hard to see why. Jalebi is a deep-fried pastry soaked in sugar syrup. These golden desserts are found across Old Delhi and, of course, at weddings across the country.

Kachori

A traditional Rajasthani dish, kachoris are fried pastry disks. Filled with lentils, green peas, onions, and potatoes, kachoris will leave your stomach feeling content after a long day of traveling.

The post Must-Taste Street Foods in Northern India appeared first on Cooking 4 All.

]]> Useful Tips for Cooking Indian Food https://cooking4all.com/tips-for-cooking-indian-food/ Wed, 12 May 2021 08:14:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=7647 Though it’s absolutely delicious, cooking Indian food can be a bit intimidating for somebody who has no background in the cuisine whatsoever. If you’re interested in trying it out for yourself, here are some tips that it’s recommended you follow. Toast Before Cooking To get the most flavor out of your dried goods, consider toasting […]

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]]> Though it’s absolutely delicious, cooking Indian food can be a bit intimidating for somebody who has no background in the cuisine whatsoever. If you’re interested in trying it out for yourself, here are some tips that it’s recommended you follow.

Toast Before Cooking

To get the most flavor out of your dried goods, consider toasting them in oil before cooking. This includes nuts, rice, and lentils, all of which are very common in Indian cooking.

Fry Seasoning

At the beginning of a recipe that calls for frying in oil, toss your seasonings like mustard seeds and peppercorns into the oil until they make popping noises and then settle down. This will enhance the flavor as well as season your oil, which will then make the rest of your dish more flavorful.

Keep Ginger Garlic Paste on Hand

Ginger garlic paste is a very common ingredient in Indian cooking and can take a little while to make, so making a large batch ahead of time and keeping it frozen in your freezer for future use will save you a lot of time.

Ultimately, Indian cooking is all about having the right ingredients and the bravery to give it a shot. If you have that, you can certainly make it happen!

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