| If you are looking for a real adventure allow yourself | | | | Second, since many Indians are vegetarians |
| the pleasure of eating Indian Food. Many of us are | | | | vegetables are used in many dishes and many times |
| afraid and fearful to try this exotic flavorful and colorful | | | | are the key ingredient in the meal. If you want to taste |
| food because we feel it may be too spicy. Keep in | | | | vegetables i ways you have never tasted before visit |
| mind that all Indian food is not spicy and most | | | | an Indian Restaurant. |
| restaurants will prepare the food to your liking, | | | | Third, Fruits are considered to be energy giving |
| controlling the heat. Don't deprive yourself this | | | | therefore are quite popular in the Indian diet. Many fruits |
| wonderful cuisine. Keep in mind it was this rich spices | | | | are dried and used extensively in the Indian diet. Berries |
| that made our ancestors leave the comfort of home | | | | are also quite popular in Indian foods. Seeds can be |
| in search of them for their rich taste and fragrances. | | | | seen as a staple when preparing Indian food. These |
| Indian food varies by regions and the reason the | | | | seeds add a very different taste to the various dishes. |
| people of any particular region may eat them is | | | | Lastly, Saunf (fennel) is added to desserts and some |
| because of their healing qualities. In this article I would | | | | vegetarian dishes to act as a flavoring agent. |
| like to highlight some facts about Indian food. | | | | Methidana (fenugreek seeds) adds a touch of |
| First, Indian food is all about the spices, salt being very | | | | bitterness. Kalonjii (onion seeds) is used in foods |
| popular, jeera (Cumin) for fragrance to food. Haldi | | | | considered to be heavier in seasoning or is used in |
| (tumeric)for color and laal mirch (red chili) to spice up | | | | pickling. Raee (mustard seeds) adds sourness to food, |
| the food. Amchur(dry mango powder) adds piquancy | | | | while Khus-Khus (poppy seeds) adds to the flavor of |
| and a dash of heeng (asafetida) adds a unique taste | | | | meat. Saffron which is India's most expensive and |
| and helps with digestion. Indians love to use coriander | | | | cherished spice adds color as well as fragrance. Don't |
| as a garnish that a quite lovely fragrance. | | | | be scared to let yourself try a great Indian meal. |