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A Culinary Journey Through Traditions
Discover the story behind every bite
A Culinary Journey Through Traditions
Discover the story behind every bite
Origin: India
Ingredients: Chicken, Butter, Tomato, Spices
Time: 45 mins
Spice Level: Medium
Making: Marinate chicken, cook in butter-tomato gravy, simmer until tender.
Fun Fact: Originally developed in Delhi in the 1950s at Moti Mahal.
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Origin: India (South)
Ingredients: Rice, Lentils, Potato, Spices
Time: 30 mins
Spice Level: Mild
Making: Ferment batter, prepare potato filling, cook dosa on hot tawa.
Fun Fact: A staple breakfast from Karnataka, now loved globally.
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Origin: Kashmir, India
Ingredients: Lamb, Yogurt, Kashmiri Spices
Time: 1 hr
Spice Level: Hot
Making: Slow-cook lamb in rich yogurt-based sauce with red chili and fennel.
Fun Fact: A Persian-influenced dish, now part of royal Kashmiri cuisine.
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Biryani traces its roots back to Persian influences in India, blending aromatic spices and flavors over centuries.
India’s rich spice heritage shaped its culinary identity through centuries of trade and cultural exchange.
From chaat to vada pav, India’s street food is a cultural phenomenon that reflects its diverse flavors and traditions.
From rasgulla to jalebi, Indian sweets are deeply connected to celebrations and cultural rituals. Their preparation often holds generational wisdom, passed down through families.
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