We congratulate you for your commitment and courage! Learning to cook any new cuisine can have a big learning curve. Indian food with its many spices and distinct cooking techniques might seem daunting.
However, that's not the situation! It is possible to cook Indian Food at your home when you approach the task with the correct attitude and have the proper equipment and the right mindset. In this guide, we'll go over the basics, and give you some tips and tricks to help you begin cooking up delicious Indian food in your own kitchen. Let's get started!
The first thing to do is have to ensure that you have the ingredients and spices you need to start cooking. There's a problem: curry powder isn't something you'll be using in Indian cooking. "Curry paste" is not Indian. Curry spice mixtures are known as "garam masala" in India.
In order to begin assembling your cabinet with spices, you'll need:
Garam masala, which is best purchased bought from an Indian store
Cardamom in black and green
Turmeric powder
Cumin powder
Red chili/cayenne pepper powder
Coriander powder
Whole cumin seeds
Whole brown mustard seeds
Cloves
Cinnamon/cassia bark
Black pepper
Nutmeg
Mace
Fenugreek
Also, you will need lots of garlic, ginger, and cilantro depending on what you're cooking.
Yes, this sounds like a lot so if you're just beginning, we recommend consulting the recipe you'd like to cook, and just purchase the necessary spices for the specific recipe. If you are enjoying the process of making Indian dishes, you'll be able to try other recipes and add additional spices to your spice collection.
Be familiar with Indian cooking terms
There is no way to distinguish between a dal and a biryani. Aloo from Chani? Biryani from an Bhajia We don't blame you! There are numerous terms that are that are used in Indian cooking, and most people don't know the entire list. If you're planning to begin making Indian food, though it's an excellent idea to familiarize yourself with the terms.
The website provides definitions of many Indian words. It's great if have a question about a term while making a recipe. If you're looking to dive deeper, we highly recommend purchasing and reading an Indian cookbook or two. If you do this you'll be able to gain a deeper understanding of the most common Indian cooking terms and techniques.
Learn the Basic Patterns of The Most Indian Recipes
If you've ever spent a significant amount of time cooking a specific type of Indian cuisine like Italian you'll realize that many recipes follow a similar format. Italian pasta meals are a good example. They typically begin by making the sauce with olive oil as well as a tomato base fresh herbs, garlic and. If the recipe calls for cooking, you could cook the meat. After the sauce is prepared prepare the noodles.
Pick Your favorite Indian Dish, and start watching YouTube Videos!
Okay. You've learned the basics. You're aware of more Indian cooking terms, your spice cabinet is loaded with everything you need and you're all set to begin making your favorite recipes. What should you do next?
So, unless you're looking to pay to learn how to cook with the local Indian chef, the most effective way to gain knowledge about the process of cooking is to relax and relax. Then, on YouTube!
YouTube is the best resource for learning how to cook almost anything Indian cuisine including! Just search for the dish you want to make and YouTube will give you dozens of instructional videos that will help you.
This is particularly beneficial for those who are visual learners and struggle to follow written instructions. By seeing the recipe in the process of making it and observing the process, you'll be able to understand what it's supposed to look like in each step and make sure you're following the correct instructions when making your own food.