INDIAN CUISINE

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 INDIA-LOCATION
• The length of the
coastline is 7,600
km.
• New Delhi is the
capital.
• Nepal, China and
Pakistan are
bordering areas.
 MORE ABOUT INDIA
• The national flag is
made up of a horizontal
tri-colour with a blue
circle in the center.
• Population is approx =
1027 million people.
• 17 major languages are
spoken throughout.
• Currency = Rupels
 CULTURE
• Hinduism, Islam,
Christianity, Buddhism
are all followed by the
people.
• Calcutta is one of the
poorest areas in the
country.
• The Taj Mahal is one
of its most famous
attractions.
 INDIAN CUISINE

Bright and
Colourful
 INDIAN SPICES
• "Masala" is the Hindi word for "spice". When a
combination of spices, herbs and other condiments
are ground together, it is also called "masala".

• Water, vinegar, yogurt or other liquids are

sometimes added to the ground spices. This wet
mixture is called "wet masala" and is used as a
marinade or sautéed in oil before adding the main
vegetable or meat so that the delicate flavours of
the spices are released in the recipe.
 POPULAR DISHES
• Basmati rice is an authentic long grained white
rice, which has unique nutty flavour. Basmati rice
is very popular in India and in European countries.
• Tikka: Skewered boneless meat cubes cooked in a
tandoor
• Naan: Indian flat bread made from wheat and
baked in a tandoor.
• Korma: Rich sauce thickened with yogurt, nuts or
poppy seeds.
 COOKING UTENSILS

Tandoor: The traditional Indian clay oven is called

the "Tandoor". A Tandoor is a clay pot usually
sunken neck deep in the ground. Charcoal is put on
the flat bottom of the pot. The heat generated
by the hot charcoal in and on the sides of the clay
pot is used for cooking.
 UTENSILS

• It is probably the most versatile kitchen

equipment in the Indian kitchen. Barbecues,
breads, daal, gravies made in them acquire a unique
taste, very different from the food cooked on the
regular kitchen oven.
INDIAN TEA
• In India, teas are defined by the regions in which
they are grown.
• Chai" is the hindi word for Tea. Indian tea is full
bodied and strong. Known throughout the world
and adored by millions. Today Indian teas come in
a wide range of flavours and strengths.
• To be invited for a cup of tea, to an Indian house,
means that not only will you get a cup of tea, but
you will be served a plethora of yummy snacks.
Indians are well known for their hospitality.
 Our Menu

Chicken Curry
Chicken Tikka Masala

Served with a selection of Naan Breads and

Basmati Rice