Turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Without these I don\u2019t think Indian cooking is possible. These 5 ingredients are used in almost all Indian recipes and understanding these spices will in end give you authentic Indian taste. Red chili powder must always added as per taste. Turmeric powder must be used little, like \u00bc to \u00bd teaspoon; more can give too pungent taste and very yellow looking food.<\/p>\n
Once you get a hang of it, then you can move on to the tougher ones. For example; I don\u2019t like rose water, and in some delicious recipes that use it, I skip the rose water completely. When you are happy with the result, you will be so motivated to cook more. Buy whole spices or spice powders from ethnic stores – I recommend buying spice powders like paruppu podi, sambhar podi or rasam podi from Indian grocery store. These will make your life easy as you can toss them over grilled or steamed vegetable.<\/p>\n
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Using sharp knives helps preserve the flavor and texture of food and reduces the need for frequent maintenance and replacement. Therefore, it\u2019s essential to invest in quality knives and sharpen them regularly for a better cooking experience. Eating healthy does not require you to give up your favourite foods. Your favourite recipes can be easily adapted to provide a healthier option. To retain valuable nutrition, vegetables can also be microwaved or steamed instead of boiling. There are numerous methods for making meals healthier.<\/p>\n
Add mashed potato to the gravy, it also gives a rich texture to the gravy. Add a small ball of chapati dough to the gravy, let it sit for 10 minutes, then remove it, the dough ball absorbs salt. Covering the dish while cooking, not only conserves fuel but also hastens the cooking process using built-up steam. On the other hand, baking for example is a precise technique following exact measurements for best result. I also measure and then bake for precise temperatures. So in terms of difficulty I think mastering baking is more challenging than Indian cooking.<\/p>\n