The Tapestry of Taste: Indian Lifestyle and Cooking Traditions
Some common cooking techniques used in Indian cuisine include: The Tapestry of Taste: Indian Lifestyle and Cooking
Dinner was light: khichdi (rice and moong dal cooked together with turmeric and ghee), roasted papad, and a bowl of yogurt that Amba had set the night before in an earthen pot. The yogurt was thick as cream, tangy, and alive. The Tapestry of Taste: Indian Lifestyle and Cooking
Morning cooking is methodical. Spices are ground fresh using a sil batta (stone grinder) rather than a blender. The act of grinding is believed to release oils and energies that electric blades destroy. The Tapestry of Taste: Indian Lifestyle and Cooking