India Recipes
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Most Indian cuisine are related by the
similar usage of spices and the use of a greater variety of
vegetables than many other cuisine. Religious and caste
restrictions, weather, geography and the impact of foreigners have
affected the eating habits of Indians. Most of the
spices used in Indian food have been used for their medicinal
properties in addition to the flavor and taste they impart.
Ginger is believed to have originated in India and was introduced to
China over 3000 years ago. In India, a knob of fresh ginger added to
tea is believed to relieve sore throats and head colds, not to
mention it’s aphrodisiacal properties! Turmeric is splendid
against skin diseases and neem leaves are used to guard against
small pox.
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Many Indian dishes require an entire day’s
preparation of cutting vegetables, pounding spices on a stone or
just sitting patiently by the fire for hours on end. On the
other hand, there are simple dishes which are ideal for everyday
eating. It is these complexities of regional food in
India that make it a so very fascinating try!
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There are many Indian dishes my family likes but they are not
included in Thom's Recipe File. Indian foods usually take a
long time to prepare. I have found that we prefer to go to an
Indian Restaurant when our palate needs the spiciness of this food.
However, here are a few recipes that are in Thom's Recipe File...
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