The richness of Indian culture is seen in many aspects, from 15 official languages and 1,568 dialects, the diversity can be found in its cuisine too.
The hallmark of Indian cuisine is the notable use of spices. These are usually layered throughout a dish, right from marination, cooking to the final tempering. One method of incorporating the spices involves dry roasting and grinding. Another common technique is frying whole spices or a spice paste in hot ghee or oil and then adding it towards the end as a final flavour note. There are many spices manufacturing companies in Kerala providing spices globally. Nowadays, there are options to shop online too. Idukki Gold Spices is the largest online spice store in Kerala providing high-quality, authentic and fresh spices.
Indian cuisine has a unique element in its use of a larger variety of vegetables when compared to other culinary traditions. Spices makes the vegetarian fare palatable and interesting!
The staples of Indian cuisine are rice, atta, and at least five dozen varieties of pulses (edible seeds of pod-bearing plants that include peas, beans, etc). Pulses are mostly used in the form of dal (stew). One exemption is chana, often cooked whole for breakfast or is processed into flour.
Over the centuries, Indian cuisine has been inspired by the Aryans, Arab and Chinese traders, and conquerors such as the Persians, Mongolians, Turks, Greeks, British, and the Portuguese. Islamic rule resulted in a blend of the non-vegetarian fare of the Middle East (kabobs, pilafs) and the rich gravies that were indigenous to India, creating what is called Mughlai Cuisine.
The North is said to be the heart of some of the most interesting styles of cooking. Generally, food from North India is characterized by its thick gravies. Chillies, saffron, milk, yoghurt, cottage cheese, ghee, and nuts are common elements of North Indian food.
South Indian cuisine is regarded as the spiciest of all Indian food. In this region, chutneys are made of tamarind, coconut, peanuts, dal, fenugreek seeds, and cilantro. South Indian dals and curries are generally way soupier than the Northern style. Coconut water straight from the nut is a common beverage in South India and Coffee, especially filter coffee is also very popular.
The Western region probably has the most varied styles of food in India. Places like Rajasthan and Gujarat in West India have hot, dry climates so the comparatively smaller variety of vegetables available are preserved as pickles and chutneys.
If you are looking for fresh Kerala spices, IGS is an excellent choice. Idukki gold Spices is the largest online shopping site in Kerala for Spices. Authentic, fresh from the hills products at an economic rate.
