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Indian food is wide ranging in variety, taste and flavor. The strong flav

ors in Indian recipes are derived from spices, seasonings and leafy vegetables. Indian recipes have become famous world wide and it is liked by non-Indians too. Most of the spices included in the Indian recipes are used not only for their flavor, but because it has been found out from olden days, that they contain medicinal value.

Each state in India has its own style and combination in making Indian recipes. The Indian food is renowned for its gravies, which is a tasty attraction for a newcomer. The North Ind

ian recipes differ from South Indian recipes. In Indian cuisine, food is categorized into six tastes – sweet, sour, salty, spicy, bitter and astringent.

The perfect combination of spices and depth of flavor in Indian recipes and with cooking techniques, has made it a gastronomic delight and it also fulfills today’s requirement for healthy eating.

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Indian recipe – Vegetarian dish:

Gobi Aloo (Potato and Cauliflower curry)

1 cauliflower,
2 potatoes
2 onions sliced
1 tsp whole cumin
1 tsp coriander powder
4 dried red chilies
2 tbsp garlic-ginger paste
½ tsp chili powder
Salt to taste
1 tsp turmeric
2 fresh green chilies (opt)
2 tbsp chopped cilantro

• Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the cumin, dried red chilies, stirring to mix.
• Add the onions and stir occasionally, until golden brown.
• Add the garlic-ginger paste, chili powder, salt, turmeric and finely chopped green chilies (optional). Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
• Add the chopped potatoes and cut small florets cauliflower to the mixture, stirring to coat the vegetables in the spice mixture.
• Reduce the heat, add water. Cover the pan and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
• Transfer the vegetables to warmed serving plates and serve immediately.

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South Asians are genetically different from the rest of the world. This makes them more prone to lifestyle related diseases like obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Over the years, our diets have also changed from the traditional desi diet to the more westernized fast food with more calories and saturated fats and less fibre.
Children and youngsters are especially moving from a desi diet to a predominantly western format diet. These changes coupled with metabolic syndrome lead to the development of early diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
For those of you who are wondering what a desi diet is and how is it different from the traditional western diet; a desi diet can be described as a diet of a South Asian origin.
South Asians have very different dietary habits. Their diets are rich in carbohydrates and many of them are vegetarians. A desi diet would therefore include chapattis and rice in every meal and would mostly be eaten with lentils or vegetables; in contrast to a western diet that is predominantly meat based and has lesser emphasis on carbohydrates

Indian Recipes :-

Vegetarian > Aaloo Matar

Ingredients:
1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 onions, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp ginger paste

1 bay leaf

2 potatoes, chopped

3/4 cups peas

1 tbsp water

garam masala to taste

1 tsp red chili

1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

* In a large skillet over medium high heat, sauté the onion, garlic and ginger for 3 to 5 minutes or until onions are soft.
* Add the bay leaf, potatoes and peas and stir to combine. Add the water. Cover and allow to cook at least ten minutes, or until potatoes are almost softened.
* Add the garam masala and paprika. Cover and cook another 8 to 10 minutes.
* Remove from heat. Stir in the cilantro and add salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 bowl
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Amount Per Serving
Calories 230 | Calories from Fat 72
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| % Daily Value
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Total Fat | 8 g 12%
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Saturated Fat 0 | 0
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Trans Fat 0 |
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Cholesterol 0 | 0
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Sodium 9 mg | 0
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Total Carbohydrate 34 g | 11%
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Dietary Fiber 5 g | 20%
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Sugars 6 g |
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Protein 6 g |
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Vitamin A 6%

Vitamin C 32%

Calcium 3%

Iron 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending upon your daily needs

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