World Cuisines

Indian food has been an all-time favorite among many non-Indians, and it is more because of the variety than the fact that they are widely acclaimed ‘spicy’. Indian Cuisine is much sought after not just in the United States but also across Europe, Australia and other Asian countries. The wide varieties aren’t just limited to the various states within India; it is the variants of dishes available within a particular state itself. Starting from Kashmir at the northern most tip to Kanyakumari at the southern tip, the food is everything from sweet, salty, sour, spicy, tangy and what not! Usually the food associated with a particular country is one in taste, but not the dishes from India, those don’t stick to just one type of taste.
Food is one thing every single human being can relate to, and yes there’s also the fact that one cannot live without it as well. Indian food especially when it is consumed abroad is said to taste that much more tastier mainly because of the fact that anyone who consumes their nation’s food when they are abroad certainly enjoy it to the fullest because of the apparent reason that they tend to become homesick especially in the aspect of Cuisine.
And yes, Indian Cuisine is also a thriving business abroad! The number of chefs and hotel staffs who have shifted base to foreign countries in order to establish their business, have in the process made Indian food a major favorite among our non-Indian counterparts, and there have been several outstanding people who have set the standards quite high all over the world. So, for any Indian whether they happen to be in the United States or elsewhere, they need not miss out on their sumptuous menus ever again.

If you ask any Indian living abroad to mention the one thing which he/she misses the most, the instantaneous answer will be food. Indians are so used to their spicy cuisine that they crave for it even when they move abroad for studies or for a job.
The United States of America is a country which is filled with Indians who study and work. There are many restaurants in US which cook the Indian cuisine and satisfy the hungry Indians’ craving to a level. Most of the typical Indian dishes like spicy chicken Quorma to the aroma filled Palak Paneer is available in these restaurants. These Indian restaurants are also starting to become a hangout point for people, even non-Indians sometimes, where they could have a discussion over a cup of Gulab Jamoon.
Indian cuisine is not just spicy and creamy but it also has a lot of health benefits. However, it can be argued that the western restaurants do not keep up the health aspects while cooking the food. The Indian restaurants in US use a lot more salt and clarified butter than what is used back in India. The taste can be improved by doing this but it also makes it even unhealthier.
The chefs sometimes modify the recipe to their convenience by replacing the original ingredient with something that is easily available to him. The restaurants must literally take a leaf out of the Indian mother’s books and use a lot of herbs like coriander and basil which gives the dish a very good taste. It is advisable to use less of butter and oil to the dish. While it may considerably improve the taste of the dish, it is not very healthy.
It is obvious that no professional chef can match an Indian mother in cooking traditional Indian food but the dish can be made to taste a bit closer by following some simple steps.

Indian cuisine includes a wide variety of provincial cookery native to its country for hundreds of years now. Depending on the wide range of diversities, the cooking varies drastically and people use local products like spices, herbs, meat, vegetables and fruits. In accordance with our mores and customs the food prepared is spicy and delicious. The spices have been exported to European countries and this influenced other cuisines across the world too.
The main ingredients used in traditional Indian cooking are the spices and vegetables. This has influenced the catering groups all over the world and people began using native Indian spices for cuisines. Many Indian chefs’ culinary skills in US promoted the traditional way of cooking and this has been greatly welcomed by the Americans. The Americans believe that the Indian cuisines in US are more traditional, closer to the real food made at home. While at the same time, they started experimenting with different versions of these flavours in their way of cooking.
Apart from having a variety of flavours, the food has the finest texture. Using the flavours salt, sweet, bitter and spice, the Indian American cuisines find it easy to gratify the patrons. Some of the successful chefs prefer traditional ethnic cuisine and they try variety of recipes using the principle of flavours. The Indian cuisines in US create harmonious taste out of many ingredients. The US souks are also been imported with Indian products for their recipe planning.
Even media groups in US promote Indian cooking by teaching recipes using Indian culture through cookery channels, magazines etc. The magic comes from the home made foods from different regions of India. The food rich in taste and health has the high preference in the US hotels. The Indian cuisines in US not only gain a lot of attention and love, but also fame to our country.

Mouth-watering and lip-smacking, treat your taste buds to the Indian recipes that will leave you finger licking. Arrange a grand treat for your friends and family with the top 10 Indian recipes and experience the mouth-watering Indian flavor. Spicy and tasty, these recipes are a great way of experiencing and as well as surprising your guests with something new in the kitchen.

Let us have a look at the top 10 Indian recipes that have been very popular with the food lovers worldwide.

Bread Polao: A perfect recipe to start your day with, this one goes down well even with the guests.
Ingredients:
8 Bread slices
2 Capscicum (chopped)
2 Carrots (Chopped)
2 Green Chilli (chopped)
2 tablespoon Tomato Sauce
2 tablespoon Chilli sauce
1 Onion (chopped)
1 Tomato (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black pepper-
Heat oil in a pan and add the veggies to it; sprinkle some salt and green chilies and cook until the vegetables are fried.

Add tomato to it and cook for another 5 minutes. Mix the bread slices and stir well, add tomato sauce and chili sauce to it. Serve the dish hot.

For more information, please visit: mydearvalentine.com

Most Popular Indian Vegetarian Dishes
By Petrina Verma Sarkar, About.com Guide
These are some of most searched for and most loved Indian vegetarian recipes. They are not just favorites among Indians. People all over the world enjoy them and some of them have iconic status…well almost.
1. Malai Kofta (vege-balls in a thick sauce)
A dish for special occassions, Malai Kofta is the delicious vegetarian alternative to meatballs.
2. Palak Paneer (spinach and cottage cheese)
Another hot favorite North Indian dish! This mildly flavored dish is super healthy too.
3. Rajma (red kidney bean curry)
Wholesome, tasty and very, very popular, Rajma tastes great even when served with just plain rice!
4. Mutter Paneer (peas and cottage cheese)
Serve Mutter Paneer with Parathas, Naans and even Jeera Rice.
5. Kaali Daal (black lentils)
Kaali Daal is also known as Ma Ki Daal (mom’s lentils) because it is so wholesome and delicious!
6. Chole (chickpea curry)
Serve this crowd pleaser piping hot and accompanied by pooris/bhatooras (fried Indian bread).
7. Bhindi Ki Subji (stir-fried okra)
This simple dish tastes great with hot chapatis (Indian flatbread) or parathas (pan-fried Indian flatbread). Team with a dish like Rajma and you’ve got a terrific vegetarian meal.
8. Aaloo Paratha (potato paratha)
This stuffed flatbread is best eaten with chilled yogurt and your favorite pickle or chutney. Want to be naughty? Aaloo parathas taste delicious with fresh, thick cream or a knob of unsalted, home-made butter!
9. Hara Bhara Kabab
A tasty alternative for those who love kababs but are vegetarian, Hara Bhara kabab gets its name and green colour from the healthy spinach in it.
10. Lehsuni Daal (garlic flavored lentils)
Made with masoor daal (orange lentils) this dish is simple and very tasty. It is in fact almost a staple in most homes. It makes a great accompaniment for plain boiled rice and a vegetable or meat dish.

For more information, please visit: About.com