There are many words that make up the Indian cuisine but since adding the exhaustive or endless list can be quite nerve wracking, here?s three of them:

Tikka Masala

Kashmir, the crown of India, has a unique culinary culture. During the middle ages, its central position in the Asian sub-continent made it an important hub on the spice route. It borrows heavily from central Asian, Persian and Afghan cuisines. If Kashmir is known as ?heaven on earth?, the food here is nothing less than ?ambrosia on earth?.

Indian sweets are called "Mithai" and are usually made from milk and sugar. Some are made from vegetables, others from flour and some others from lentils. However, Indian sweets are rich, varied, colorful, and served in various shapes and sizes.

In India, spices are the mainstay of any dish in any region countrywide. Just like Western cuisine can't do without sauces, herbs, and dressings Indian cuisine can't do without spices. Whether the spices are common or exotic, they impart a pungent, hot, and aromatic flavor to every dish they touch.

Garam Masala is the quintessential masala or spice that is integral to most Indian dishes. Garam Masala literally means "Hot" (garam) "Spice" (masala) and it not a spice but a blend of spices. This blend of spices is used sparingly toward the end of cooking a dish or is fried in the beginning of cooking a dish. The mix imparts subtle flavor (gentle) but can be overpowering if used in large quantities.

While Indian food is very famous world-wide for its range in taste, flavor, and use of spices few know that Indian cuisine also has a wide array of refreshing, uniquely flavored, and healthy range of drinks. Indian drinks are non-alcoholic and made from locally available ingredients. These drinks can be consumed before the start of meal as appetizers or after a meal for proper digestion.

One of the most popular types of cuisines in India is the Punjabi food. Typically, Indian food is healthy and nutritious but Punjabi food is healthy, energetic, and high in fiber and protein. A typical Punjabi meal consists of ?sarson ka saag? and ?makke di roti? along with many other delicious delicacies.

"Roti" or "Chapati" is an Indian flat bread much like the Mexican Tortilla. The Roti is rolled out of unleavened whole wheat dough and roasted on a flat griddle (Tava). Roti is the most popular bread in North, East, West and Central India, and is served with almost all Indian meals. Roti is eaten with all Indian vegetables and Curries and can also be used as a bread to roll stuffings.

Mushrooms, also known as Khumb or Dhingri in India are very rarely used in everyday Indian cooking. Matar Mushroom (Peas Mushroom Curry) is the most popular Mushroom curry dish you will encounter in Indian restaurants. And there are people who will die for their Matar Mushroom! After the ubiquitious Paneer Butter Masala, Matar Mushroom ar probably the most popular vegetarian curry dish on any Indian restaurant's menu. Trust me, if you like Mushrooms, Matar Mushroom is one Indian curry you should not miss. So without any further ado, let's get down to the recipe.

One of the most popular street food in India is Pav Bhaji or Pao Bhaji (a spicy potato based vegetable curry with capsicum, tomatoes, cabbage, and lots of unique spices, served with Pav, a type of bun) and Pulao. You will find Pav Bhaji - Pulao stalls at every street food corner in India. This Pulao recipe is an authentic street recipe and is absolutely lip-smacking! You can use left-over rice for the Pulao and it is a satisfying meal by itself.

Pulao (Street Style)

Ingredients

Serves 4