In India vegetables, fish and meats are purchased fresh daily and meals are chosen for variety and contrast and are seasonal. Also Indian meals are mainly vegetarian with an optional bowl of a meat curry. A traditional meal is usually made up of the following:
- Dal or lentils
- Meat/chicken/fish curry (optional)
- Dry-cooked vegetable dish
- Plain yogurt or raita
- Rice and/or breads such as chappati, roti, paratha, puri, plain-boiled rice, pulao
- Salad called kachumber - like a fresh salsa - made of diced cucumber, red onions and tomatoes, dressed in lime juice and salt
- Pickles and relishes
- Papad
- Fresh herbal Chutneys
This is served in a platter called a Thali
Our store makes cooking an Indian meal easy with the help of recipes, store bought pickles, chutneys, papad, Ajika Royal Rice pulao, Ajika Dal Masala.
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photo credit Ben S
