Traditionally in Indian cuisine, every aspect of ones daily requirement of fruits, vegetables, proteins and carbs are catered to in every meal. In the northern parts of India, the carbs are mainly from one or other form of bread referred to as roti or naan. The proteins are mainly from grams , pulses referred to as dal & diary in the form of Yogurt . In case of non-vegetarian diets, the proteins are additionally from some form of meat besides the dal. Fat in the diet is mainly from clarified butter or ghee. Vitamins and Minerals are from fruits and vegetables that are either consumed raw or cooked with different bases or masalas. Every ingredient thats used in cooking not just adds to flavor, color and aroma it also has acts as a healer in some form or the other . One such example is of turmeric that is used extensively in Indian cooking.
If you have followed my postings thus far, you would have noted the number of vegetarian dishes that can be whipped up for a sumptuous meal . The next few postings are going to be everyday Currys and Dals. These are mostly accompaniments to the bread or Rotis and / or Rice.
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