Baby food recipes 1 year old india
Toddler Recipes (1 to 3 years), Indian Toddler Recipes
बच्चों के लिए रेसिपी (1 से 3 साल के लिए) - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Recipes for Toddlers (1-3 Years) recipes in Hindi)
બાળકો માટે રેસીપી (1 થી 3 વર્ષ માટે) - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Recipes for Toddlers (1-3 Years) recipes in Gujarati)
toddler recipes. indian toddler recipes for 1 to 3 years. As your little one gets ready to celebrate her first birthday, stepping into the fascinating world of toddlerhood, she will be about three times (triple) her birth weight.
The stage from her first birthday until she starts school, i.e., from 1 to 3 years is the stage of toddlerhood. These are crucial years for laying the foundation of your baby’s health. Most babies outgrow the stage of eating mashed and bland foods and will now begin to eat more elaborate meals.
They are now ready to eat everything that is being cooked for the other family members. Try recipes like Vegetable Idlis for babies and Toddlers and Jowar Golpapdi and practice self-eating. This makes them more independent.
Jowar Golpapdi for Kids
Do remember that the food habits formed at this age will hold them good for a lifetime. So you need to ensure that she eats healthy and nutritious toddler recipes. Encourage your toddler to eat whatever she likes and treat her palate to a variety of foods so that she cultivates a taste for new foods and flavours. For you, this stage can be a magical experience, as you will see your baby gaining independence and ability very rapidly.
Rajma Salad for Toddlers
A wonderful healthy toddler soup which has protein from the dal and fiber from vegetables in puree is Dal and Vegetable Soup. Nothing like a Chila which is toddler friendly. Then you have the Mini Bajra Oats Uttapa for your kid. Yes we have made it mini for your little one and packed with nutritients.
Dal and Vegetable Soup
Chickoo is baby friendly as its naturally sweet and we have made this delicisous Chickoo Milkshake.
Remember to remove the thich outer layer of the skin as suggested in the recipe as your toddler will not be able to digest it.
Chickoo Milkshake
For smaller toddlers who are use to Rice water then you can try this fab Rice Mash recipe which is lubricated with ghee to make it easier to swallow.
Rice Mash for Babies
For toddlers, parathas make terrific food since they can be enoyed without parental supervision and you can stuff healthy toddler food in like Paneer Vegetable Paratha. Also a great way to introduce your toddler to to cereals like jowar and bajra is to give them Multi Grain Palak Paneer Roti.
Paneer and Vegetable Paratha
When and how much to feed toddlers from 1 to 3 years
Between the ages of 1 and 3 years, your bundle of energy will grow very rapidly, learning to crawl, talk etc. During this period, she will need to be fed more frequently. Unfortunately, right now, her small stomach is not in a situation to cope up with large meals.
So, offer small and frequent meals to your child. When you have leftover rotis, do try these innovative and simple Roti Ladoos for Babies and Toddler.
Roti, Chapati Ladoo for Babies and Toddlers
Also remember not to set hard and fast rules in terms of a particular time or number of meals, because what is really important is not the number of times your child eats but what she eats. You need to emphasize on the quality and not quantity of food she eats. Be flexible as rigidity regarding meal times may lead only to stubbornness.
Sprouts Khichdi ( Baby and Toddler)
Toddler Recipes, Knowing when the toddler is hungry
Most babies show a decrease in appetite during this year, as they are busy concentrating on learning other skills. If your baby is one amongst them, do not worry, as they usually demand food when they are hungry and eat what they like.
On the other hand, some children might not be able to express that they are hungry.
They may get tired, cry or nibble on anything that’s within their reach.
Carrot Beetroot Raita for Toddlers
Now you need to be more attentive than usual, as your little angel may not understand that she is hungry and will probably realize it only once food is in sight. If she is hungry, she can cry or throw a tantrum too, so you need to be alert and remind her to eat by offering her food at regular intervals. What you can try from your side is to make food in different shapes and / or serve in attractive way like we have done in the recipe of Spring Vegetable Risotto.
Spring Vegetable Risotto for Babies and Toddlers
It is possible that sometimes she may refuse to eat for no apparent reason. If you insist on force feeding, meal times will soon become a tug of war between you and your child making her extremely unpleasant and perhaps even lead her to develop an aversion of food.
If your little one is not particularly interested in all the foods that you offer and chooses to eat one or two things, do not force her to eat the foods she does not wish to eat.
She will surely make up for this lack of eating in her next meal. Mothers are agonized if their baby has had no milk for one day, but it is okay to take a break from regular everyday foods, once in a while. Tempt her with cheese or paneer instead.
Mini Mixed Moong Dal Chila ( Baby and Toddler)
Toddler Food, Handling fussy toddlers
Some toddlers are also fussy about what they like and what they want to eat. By now, they have strong preferences, which might make you want to tear your hair out sometimes. This situation can be handled if you follow the basic principle of serving your baby the foods that she is already accustomed to and enjoys, while continuing to add new foods to her diet. Fussing over her may convey that eating is a means of getting family attention.
Potato Green Pea Tikki, Baby and Toddlers Tikki
Cook dishes that your toddler enjoys. Also, it is wiser to mask foods she doesn't like by mashing, or puréeing it.
You can also mix those ingredients with your toddler’s favourite ones. Say, for example, veggies.
Try and mask veggies in the form of stuffing and spread it over the dosa. Check recipe of Moong Sprouts Dosa for Toddlers for this unique idea.
Moong Sprouts Dosa for Kids
Toddlers also like variety in terms of textures, shapes and flavours as their taste buds are now almost developed.
Enjoy our healthy toddler recipes for 1 to 3 years and other baby recipes articles below.
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2. Recipes for 8 to 9 months Babies
3. 7 months baby food
4. Recipes for weaning, 6 to 7 months
5. Teething Recipes for Babies
6. Babies Recipes
Top 20 Indian Baby Food Recipes
Healthy foods babies can consume to support their nutritional needs.
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After weaning, a baby’s first food should include a blend of flavors and textures to excite their taste buds. We bring you some delicious Indian food ideas for babies that include a diverse range of nutrients to choose from.
You can divide your baby’s meal into different foods like solids, purees, and finger food-like items.
It will help you familiarize your baby with various foods and prevent them from being fussy later. But feeding babies is not an easy task for most parents. So if you are looking for ways to include vegetables, fruits, and other nutritious elements in their meals while satisfying their taste buds, scroll through.
Top 20 Indian Baby Food Recipes
Here is our list of 20 Indian baby food ideas that will be perfect for your little one.
1. Mango idli:
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You Will Need:
- 1 cup of mango pulp
- 1 cup of plain yogurt
- 1 cup of grated coconut
- 1 cup of Semolina
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 Tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
- A pinch of cardamom powder
How To:
- Heat the ghee (clarified butter) in a pan and dry roast the semolina until it turns golden brown.
Remove it from the heat and keep it aside.
- Take all the remaining ingredients except cashew nuts and grind to make a fine paste. Add the paste to the roasted semolina and mix well.
- Add a pinch of cardamom powder. Grease an idli pan using ghee (clarified butter). Pour the mix into it and cook for about 20 minutes. Garnish with the cashews before serving. You may serve this to toddlers as babies might not be able to chew it.
Related: Nuts For Babies: When To Introduce, Benefits, And Recipes
2. Ragi halwa:
You Will Need:
- 1 cup of ragi
- ¾ cup of jaggery
- 1/4 cup of pure ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 Tbsp of cardamom powder
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- Water
How To:
- Soak the ragi overnight in water.
- Wash the ragi properly and drain the water.
Grind it along with one cup of water so that you get a smooth paste.
- Use a muslin cloth to sieve the paste. It will help you remove any coarse pieces and use the fine ragi milk to make easy to digest baby food.
- In a pan, add the ragi milk, coconut milk, jaggery, ghee (clarified butter) and cardamom powder. Let the mixture come to a boil and keep stirring continuously. Cook until the mix thickens.
- Remove it from the heat. Garnish with the cashew nuts before serving.
3. Oats pancake:
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You Will Need:
- 2 Tbsp oats powder
- 1 Tbsp besan (gram flour)
- ½ grated carrot
- ½ finely chopped onion
- ½ Tbsp of turmeric powder
- Salt and black pepper powder as per taste
- ½ Tbsp of coriander powder
- Water
- Ghee (clarified butter)
How To:
- Mix the onions and the carrots in a bowl.
Add the oats powder, besan, and the remaining spices.
- Add water to make a smooth paste. Keep it aside for ten minutes.
- Melt ghee (clarified butter) in a pan. Pour a ladleful of the mix into the pan.
- Slowly spread it out to make a pancake.
- Cook until both the sides turn golden brown.
Don’t forget to try this tastiest Indian recipe for your toddler.
4. Sweet potato dosa:
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You Will Need:
- 75g sweet potato
- 1 cup of dosa mix
- 1 Tbsp of ghee (clarified butter)
- Salt as per taste
For the seasoning:
- Chopped onions
- Freshly chopped coriander
- Grated carrots
For a sweet version:
- 1 Tbsp jaggery
How To:
- Wash the sweet potatoes and peel the skin.
Chop them up into small pieces and grind them using a little water and salt.
- Add the sweet potato to the dosa mix. If you are making the sweet version, add the jaggery to the mix. Stir well and keep it aside for some time.
- Heat the dosa pan and grease it with ghee (clarified butter). Pour the mix into the pan and spread it slowly to make a pancake. Add the vegetables on top. Cook until both the sides turn golden brown. You may serve this to your toddler if they can easily chew on solids.
Related: Carrot For Babies: 11 Nutritious And Easy-To-Make Recipes
5. Elaichi wheat porridge:
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You Will Need:
- 40g wheat dalia
- 20g roasted gram
- 3 pods of elaichi (cardamom)
- Water
- 1 Tbsp of Ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 Tbsp of Jaggery
How To:
- Dry roast all the ingredients separately in a pan.
Grind them together to make a fine powder.
- Add four spoonfuls of the porridge powder in a bowl.
- Add 100 ml of hot water and mix to make a thick paste.
- Add ghee (clarified butter) and stir well.
- Let the porridge cool to room temperature before feeding your baby.
This recipe is suitable for your little one who is 12 months old.
6. Beetroot and potato puree recipe:
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You Will Need:
- Half peeled and cubed potato
- Half peeled and cubed beetroot
How To:
- Place the vegetables in a bowl and put it inside a pressure cooker that contains water. Cook it for two to three whistles. Remove from the heat and keep it aside.
- Once the steam releases, you can blend the vegetables in a food processor. Serve the vegetable puree to your baby.
Related: 16 Best Vegetables For Babies From Infancy To One Year
7. Methi dosa:
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You Will Need:
- 1 bowl of raw rice
- 1 Tbsp of methi (fenugreek seeds)
- ¼ bowl of poha (flattened rice)
- 1 Tbsp of jaggery
- A pinch of turmeric powder
- Salt as per taste
- 1 Tbsp of Butter
How To:
- Soak the rice, methi seeds, and the poha overnight in lukewarm water in separate bowls.
- In the morning, grind all the soaked ingredients along with the jaggery to make a smooth paste.
- Add turmeric powder and salt to the mix. Stir well.
- Heat the dosa pan and add butter to grease it. Pour the mix into the pan and make a pancake. Cook until both sides of the dosa turn golden brown.
8. Sweet corn paratha:
You Will Need:
- 1 cup of wheat flour
- ½ cup of sweet corn
- ½ cup of yogurt
- 1 Tbsp of ginger paste
- Freshly chopped coriander leaves
- ¼ cup of chopped spring onions
- A pinch of turmeric powder
- 1 cube grated cheese
- Salt as per taste
- 1 Tbsp of ghee (clarified butter)
How To:
- Microwave the corn and grind it in a blender.
Add all the remaining ingredients to make a soft dough.
- Use your hands to make small balls from the dough. Roll out the dough balls to make round parathas.
- Heat the pan and add a little ghee (clarified butter) to grease it. Cook the paratha on both sides until it turns golden.
9. Vegetable pulao:
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You Will Need:
- 1 cup of rice
- Chopped vegetables of your choice
- ¼ Tbsp of ghee (clarified butter)
- A pinch of cumin seeds
- A pinch of turmeric powder
- A pinch of cumin powder
- A small bay leaf
- Freshly chopped coriander leaves
- Salt as per taste
How To:
- Wash the rice and soak it in water for half an hour.
- In a pressure cooker, heat the ghee (clarified butter) and add the cumin seeds.
Once the seeds start to crackle, add the bay leaf. Now add the vegetables and cook them for a while.
- Add turmeric and cumin powder. Add the soaked rice and mix it well with the vegetables. Add salt as per taste.
- Add water and cook on a medium flame for one whistle. You will have the tasty baby food recipes Indian variety.
10. Masala poha:
You Will Need:
- 1 cup of poha (flattened rice)
- 2 Tbsp of roasted ground nuts
- 1 chopped onion
- Salt as per taste
- 1 Tbsp of Oil
For Tempering:
- ¼ Tbsp of mustard seeds
- 4 curry leaves
- 1/4Tbsp of cumin seeds
- A pinch of turmeric powder
How To:
- Soak the poha (Flattened rice) in lukewarm water for five minutes. Squeeze out the water and keep the poha (Flattened rice) aside.
- Heat the oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds. Once it starts to splutter, add the cumin seeds and the curry leaves. Add the onion and sauté for a minute. Add the turmeric powder, salt, and the ground nuts. Cook for a minute.
- Add the poha (Flattened rice) and stir well. Cook for a few minutes and serve.
Related: Can Babies Have Turmeric? Health Benefits And Precautions
11. Idli upma:
You Will Need:
- 2 homemade idlis
- ¼ Tbsp of turmeric powder
- 1 Tbsp of ginger-garlic paste
- Salt and sugar as per taste
- 1 Tbsp of Oil
For Tempering:
- ¼ Tbsp of mustard seeds
- ¼ Tbsp of urad dal
- 4 curry leaves
How To:
- Mash the idlis and keep them aside. Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds. Once the seeds start to splutter, add the urad dal and the curry leaves.
Sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Add the ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, salt, and sugar. Sauté for a minute.
- Add the mashed idlis and mix well. Cook for a minute and serve.
12. Paneer bhurji sandwich:
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You Will Need:
- 2 slices of brown bread
- 100 g fresh paneer (Cottage Cheese)
- 1 chopped onion
- ½ cup of finely chopped tomato
- Finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
- ½ Tbsp of ghee (clarified butter)
- A pinch of turmeric powder
- A pinch of salt
- 1 Tbsp of butter
How To:
- Grate the paneer (Cottage Cheese) and keep it aside. Heat the ghee (clarified butter) in a pan and add the onions. Sauté until it turns transparent. Add the tomatoes and cook a little. Now, add the turmeric powder, salt and paneer (Cottage Cheese).
- Mix well and add the coriander leaves. Cook for a minute and remove from heat.
- Cut the bread slices and butter them slightly.
- Spread the paneer (Cottage Cheese) bhurji over one slice and cover it with the other slice. Cut the sandwich into small bite-sized pieces for your baby to eat.
13. Apple khichdi:
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You Will Need:
- 100g rice
- 30g moong dal
- 1 apple
- ¼ Tbsp of cinnamon powder
- Salt as per taste
How To:
- Steam the apple in a pressure cooker for about four to five whistles. Once the steam releases, remove the apple and puree it in the food processor.
- Soak the rice and dal together for about 20 minutes.
- Add water in a pressure cooker and add the rice and dal. Cook for five whistles.
Once the steam releases, add the apple puree, salt and cinnamon powder to the cooked rice and dal mix.
Related: Apple Puree For Baby: Benefits, Recipes And Precautions
14. Milk rice:
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You Will Need:
- ½ cup of rice
- 4 cups milk
- ½ Tbsp of salt
- ½ cup of boiled corn
- Water
- ½ Tbsp of sugar (optional)
How To:
- Boil the milk and add the rice. Keep stirring until the rice cooks completely.
- Once the mix starts becoming thick, add the salt. If your baby likes a sweet taste, you can add a little sugar too.
- Add the boiled corn and a little water and cook for some more time. Remove it from the heat and serve.
15. Pumpkin rice:
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You Will Need:
- ¼ cup of rice
- 1 Tbsp of moong dal
- 1 cup of chopped red pumpkin
- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of pepper powder
- 1 ½ cups of water
- 1 Tbsp of Ghee (clarified butter)
How To:
- Wash the rice and dal.
- Add all the ingredients in a pressure cooker and cook for about four to five whistles. Remove from heat and puree the mix in a food processor
- Serve with a topping of ghee (clarified butter).
16. Mixed dal rice:
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You Will Need:
- ½ cup of rice
- ½ cup of mixed dal – mung dal, masur dal, udad dal, tur dal, chana dal
- 2 Tbsp of ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 Tbsp of cumin seeds
- A pinch of mustard seeds
- 2 curry leaves
- Salt as per taste
- 3 cups of water
- Chopped vegetables of choice – optional
How To:
- Melt the ghee (clarified butter) in a pressure cooker.
- Add some cumin seeds and once they start to splutter, add the mustard seeds and the curry leaves.
- Add all the dals and rice.
Stir well.
- Add the chopped vegetables now.
- Add the salt and water. Cook for a few minutes and close the lid.
- Cook for about six to eight whistles.
17. Vegetable curry:
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You Will Need:
- Chopped vegetables of your choice
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 Tbsp of olive oil
- 1 Tbsp of freshly grated ginger
- A pinch of cumin seeds
- A pinch of coriander seeds
- A pinch of turmeric powder
- ¼ cup of apple juice
- ½ cup of water
- 5 cups of blanched and chopped spinach
- ½ Tbsp of lemon juice
- Salt as per taste
How To:
- Heat the oil and sauté the onions. Add ginger, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, and coriander seeds. Cook for a minute.
- Add the vegetables (except spinach), the apple juice and water. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes on low heat.
- Now add the spinach, lemon juice, and salt. Let the curry simmer for a few more minutes.
18. Dahi poha:
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You Will Need:
- 1 cup of poha (Flattened rice)
- ¾ cup of yogurt
- ¼ cup of milk
- ½ Tbsp of grated ginger
- ½ Tbsp of lemon juice
- ½ Tbsp of chopped coriander leaves
- ¼ Tbsp of cumin powder
- ½ Tbsp of sugar
- Salt as per taste
How To:
- Mix the yogurt and the milk in a bowl. Add the grated ginger, cumin powder, lemon juice, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- Wash the poha (Flattened rice) and let it soak in water for five minutes. Drain the water and squeeze the poha (Flattened rice) dry.
- Add the poha (Flattened rice) in the yogurt mix. Add the chopped coriander and stir well.
19. Tinda dal:
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You Will Need:
- 100g chopped tinda (apple gourd)
- 6 Tbsp of yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
- ½ Tbsp of cumin seeds
- ¼ Tbsp of asafetida
- ¼ Tbsp of turmeric powder
- 2 Tbsp of grated coconut
- 1 Tbsp of garam masala (curry powder)
- 1 Tbsp of jaggery
- 1 Tbsp of chopped coriander leaves
- 1 Tbsp of oil
- Salt as per taste
How To:
- Wash the dal and soak it in water.
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Now add the cumin seeds, and when they begin to splutter, add the asafoetida, garam masala, jaggery and the turmeric powder.
- Add the tinda (apple gourd) and sauté for a minute.
Add the dal and salt. Mix well.
- Now, add the water and let the dal cook for about three to four whistles.
- Once the pressure cooker releases steam, open the lid and add the grated coconut. Cook for five minutes and add the chopped coriander. Cook for a minute.
20. Ragi and oats laddoos:
You Will Need:
- 1 cup of ragi flour
- ½ cup of oats
- 1½ Tbsp of ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 Tbsp of cardamom powder
- 1 cup of Jaggery
- 12 cashew nuts
How To:
- Roast the oats in a non-stick pan for a minute. Grind the roasted oats in a blender to make a fine powder.
- Melt the ghee (clarified butter) in a pan, and add the ragi flour. Roast it for about seven minutes while stirring continuously.
- Remove the pan from heat and add the jaggery.
Mix well to make sure there are no lumps.
- Put the ragi mix in a bowl and add the oats and cardamom powder. Let the mix cool down a little before you start making the laddoos. Grease your palm with a little ghee (clarified butter) and start making small balls.
- Add a small cashew nut on top to decorate the laddoos.
Do try all these delicious homemade baby food indian recipes for your little ones. However, pick the recipes based on your baby’s age and do not feed them forcefully.
Things To Remember While Cooking For Your Baby
Here are a few tips that will ensure your baby can safely enjoy your preparations:
- Always check with the pediatrician before you add anything new to your baby’s diet.
- Many doctors suggest staying away from sugar and salt before your baby turns one while some suggest it is safe to introduce the same once your baby is about seven or eight months old. Speak to your doctor before you take a call.
- Follow the three-day rule for any new food you add to your baby’s meals. It will help you note if your baby is allergic to any particular food item. If you think a new food makes him feel uncomfortable immediately stop serving him the same. Also, seek immediate medical help if your baby suffers from a severe food allergy.
- Never force your baby to eat a new food, instead give them time to develop a taste for it. Also, you may continue to breastfeed your baby at least up to two years along with complementary feeding.
After introducing solids to your baby, you should acquaint them with different food flavors and textures. It will help widen their palate and increase their nutritional intake. Hence, scroll through the article to explore different Indian food ideas for babies. Introducing recipes such as mango idli, apple khichdi, and paneer bhurji sandwich can excite their taste buds and increase their interest in food. However, before introducing new food to your baby’s diet, consult your doctor and use the three-day rule to ensure they do not have any allergic reactions.
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Indian cuisine
March 29, 2022
Indian cuisine is an integral part of ancient Indian culture.
As proof of this statement, it is enough to mention that in the Vedas, the sacred book of the Hindus, there is a whole section on nutrition, according to which all dishes are divided into three categories according to the material nature of a person - goodness, passion or ignorance.
Or here's another interesting fact: India is the birthplace of vegetarianism, the basis of nutrition is rice, legumes, vegetables, potatoes. Meat in India is eaten little, and beef is completely prohibited. The veto on its use was introduced at the state level, because the cow in the country is a sacred animal.
Hindus strive to ensure that any dish contains five tastes at once (sweet, salty, sour, spicy, astringent), so a large number of various spices in any combination are used.
Indian cuisine is not only and not so much about food, but about philosophy! Vkusoterria will help you to feel its spirit and essence through the basics of culinary skills!
You will skip the classic recipe for spicy tikka masala - pieces of meat in a thick sauce based on yogurt and spices, or the ancient richly spicy recipe for thali - soup-puree of lentils, boiled rice with the obligatory flatbread.
Or maybe you are a follower of a vegetarian culture, then we advise you to master the recipe for vegetable sabji: stewed vegetables with paneer rice or any other national dish. We will not only cook and eat, but also celebrate life, as they know how to do it not only in India, but also in Vkusoterria, in Moscow!
Indian cuisine is an integral part of ancient Indian culture. As proof of this statement, it is enough to mention that in the Vedas, the sacred book of the Hindus, there is a whole section on nutrition, according to which all dishes are divided into three categories according to the material nature of a person - goodness, passion or ignorance.
Or another interesting fact: India is the birthplace of vegetarianism, the basis of nutrition is rice, legumes, vegetables, potatoes. Meat in India is eaten little, and beef is completely prohibited. The veto on its use was introduced at the state level, because the cow in the country is a sacred animal.
Hindus strive to ensure that any dish contains five tastes at once (sweet, salty, sour, spicy, astringent), so a large number of various spices in any combination are used.
Indian cuisine is not only and not so much about food, but about philosophy! Vkusoterria will help you to feel its spirit and essence through the basics of culinary skills!
You will skip the classic recipe for spicy tikka masala - pieces of meat in a thick sauce based on yogurt and spices, or the ancient richly spicy recipe for thali - soup-puree of lentils, boiled rice with the obligatory flatbread.
Or maybe you are a follower of a vegetarian culture, then we advise you to master the recipe for vegetable sabji: stewed vegetables with paneer rice or any other national dish. We will not only cook and eat, but also celebrate life, as they know how to do it not only in India, but also in Vkusoterria, in Moscow!
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India knows how to create a culinary masterpiece from the simplest ingredients.
Our cuisine is based on three main ingredients: rice, seafood and freshly ground spices. It seems to be nothing special, but the Indians come up with such bizarre combinations by adding other products that the dishes become unique and are loved all over the world. It is curious: in our restaurants and cafes, mostly men cook, and only women cook at home.
Indian laborers pick fruit at a market near Hyderabad
Dairy products have a special place.
And this is understandable, because milk is given by a sacred animal for us - a cow. In the north of the country, ghee is often used - and this is also a symbol of well-being.
Cow in Rishikesh, India
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India is a predominantly vegetarian country.
It is forbidden to eat beef, again because the cow is a sacred animal. There are many Muslims in the country, so pork is rare here. But chicken and fish are popular.
Cooking in India is also an extremely complex philosophy.
Going on a gastro tour around the country, you need at least in general terms to study the basics of the Hindu faith about food, its types and methods of taking. Ayurveda, a system of Indian medicine, is known all over the world for its serious approach to nutrition. According to ancient tradition, the well-being, mood and fate of a person directly depend on the way of eating. All food is divided into three types.
Ayurvedic medicine
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Rajasic . Very tasty, spicy.
Meat, alcohol. This stimulates the body and causes hyperactivity, irritability, promotes passion and ignorance.
Vindaloo with rice, a popular meat dish
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Tamasic . Fatty and sweet foods, canned food, pasteurized foods, flour products, reheated food. Such food makes a person stupid and lethargic.
Traditional Indian dish
Sattvic . Vegetables, cereals, fruits, juices, nuts, fresh dairy products. It has a beneficial effect on a person, fills with vital energy, is easily digested, cleanses the body, and calms the mind. It should be noted that food must be prepared in a favorable, positive environment, otherwise even a sattvic dish will become tamasic.
For example, onions and garlic are not liked in India.
It is believed that they make a person aggressive, awaken passion. Tomatoes and beets are also rarely eaten because they are the color of blood.
Red onion
Many sauces are used.
The most beloved and popular is chutney. Its taste is built on the contrasts of fruits, vegetables and spices. Chutney is even called differently: both sauce, and seasoning, and salty jam, and marinated compote. And they serve it both with the main dish and with pastries.
Green chutney
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Indian cuisine is full of healthy sweets.
God Ganesha is depicted with a laddu tray in his hands. These are sweet balls of chickpea flour with nuts, butter, sugar and spices, rolled in coconut, sesame or almond crumbs. In Hindu culture, they symbolize abundance and prosperity.
Jalebi served with rabri. A popular Indian dessert
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The meal is usually completed with "Indian chewing gum" pan - betel leaves, which are wrapped in chopped betel nuts and spices.
Both men and women chew. It is a good mouth freshener that is good for digestion.
Pack of betel leaves
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Elvira Borislavskaya, connoisseur and lover of Indian cuisine
My first encounter with Indian cuisine can be called romantic.
I got carried away by this country: culture, traditions, history and, of course, food. An incredible variety of dishes with the simplest basic products at the base. But quite unusual for the uninitiated taste - new and unexpected. It's all about the spices and their combinations.
The discovery for me was that you can live without meat!
And I am a meat eater, what else to look for. But in six months in India, she only ate chicken once, and that was by accident. And no meat chips.
Indian feast
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These dishes are probably one of my favorites.
Kheer . A very popular pudding-like dessert in India. Remember when we were given sweet rice porridge in kindergarten? This is it, only in an Indian way: rice well boiled in milk, seasoned with cardamom seeds. Hindus cook khir on special occasions: for guests, for family and religious holidays, in honor of the birthday of Ganesha, for pujas for offering to Shiva. Served as the final dish of a festive feast. It is not only tasty, but also useful: it helps to remove excess salt from the body, to cope with swelling.
Kheer Sweet Rice Pudding with Nuts and Raisins
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Okra Curry . Faceted green pods, outwardly reminiscent of hot peppers. In India they are called "bhindi", in Europe - "okra", in Russia - "ladies' fingers", in the East - "gombo". A very simple, tasty dish. And a good side dish for any meat. Served both hot and cold.
Masala tea with milk and spices .
This spicy Indian drink will warm both the soul and the body. Masala in India is a traditional mixture of spices and seasonings: cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, black pepper (or pippali pepper), and fennel seeds. By the way, in the West, the word "masala" is most often associated with a warm spicy drink prepared by boiling black tea in milk with spices. They drink it to keep warm and feel a surge of strength. Most gourmets note that this tea has invigorating properties and a wonderful aroma, which makes you want to enjoy life and love the whole world.
Masala-tea is a good alternative to coffee, it tones well and is indispensable with drowsiness and lack of energy
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Recipes
Chicken Curry
Ingredients: 9000 9000 Chicken Phil Nuis both white meat and red meat) - 800-850 grams
Large onions - three to four pieces
Head of garlic (medium) - one piece
Zira - half a teaspoon
turmeric - one teaspoon
Garam Masala - one teaspoon (with a hill)
Acute pepper - one pod
ginger root (with walnut) - one piece
Cardamom - 2-3 grains
Sunflower oil - 30-50 ml0004 Wash and dry the chicken well, cut into pieces (I cut the thigh into four pieces). Place Greek yogurt, half a teaspoon of turmeric and garam masala in a bowl. Mix everything and put the chicken pieces in the marinade. Set aside and start preparing the curry sauce. Ideally, the chicken should be marinated for three to four hours. Chicken carcass on a cutting board © Fotolia / EBelikov CURRY SAUCE Grind onion, garlic, ginger and pepper in a blender. We should get a mixture of the consistency of liquid semolina. Pour cumin into a hot frying pan (cauldron). It should ignite, but not smoke, so do not forget to stir. As soon as it begins to darken and a fragrant smell appears, pour in the oil. Reduce fire to medium. Put the blended mixture into the thoroughly heated oil. The most important process begins, it takes 20-25 minutes - we fry the base of the curry sauce. It should turn out to be a uniform ruddy-golden color, so it must be constantly mixed. Onion, garlic, pepper, ginger © Photo: Kira Kuvykova leave on fire, stirring. Then put the chicken in the same pan with the sauce, mix, salt, close the lid and reduce the heat to just below medium. Thirty to forty minutes the chicken boils - that's enough. You can let it brew for another 30-40 minutes. And everything is ready! LADDA Ingredients: chickpeas or wheat flour - 400 grams GHO oil or cream - 450 grams Coherent sugar or sugar powder - 250 grams Grated hazelnuts or walnuts - two tablespoons Ground cardamom - half a teaspoon Cinnamon - one teaspoon PREPARATION: Melt the butter in a large pan, add the flour. While stirring, wait until it is fried, and add the grated nuts, coconut, cardamom and cinnamon.
While the meat is drying, prepare the marinade. 
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