Indian food is an enormous constellation of culinary
influences and traditions from all over the Asian continent, not unlike any
other country’s national food scene though.
Traditional Indian food is built from the same basic flavors and spices. However, dishes differ widely between South Indian cuisine
and the North Indian one. If you’re familiar with Indian takeaway at Alexandrahills, you’ll likely know these popular and yummy dishes:
Aloo gobi- A vegetarian preparation of crisp golden potatoes
and cauliflower.
- Aloo gobi- A vegetarian preparation of crisp golden potatoes and cauliflower.
- Butter chicken- Everyone knows about the Indian butter chicken. Have it with flatbreads and have a blissful day.
- Chana masala- This is Chickpea stew.
- Palak paneer- A preparation of Spinach curry with fresh cheese, this is another vegetarian dish.
- Chicken tikka masala- Chicken in a creamy masala sauce will blow your mind instantly.
- Doughy, butter-brushed naan- The popular Indian baked flatbread that goes well with all kinds of curries and vegetables. You can order it from Indian Catering Alexandra hills and try yourself.
- Crisp papadum- This is a very thin, North Indian flatbread that’s fully dried before getting a quick dunk in hot oil until golden and blistered.
- Fish curry- Try this quick and easy South Indian fish curry. (This curry from Goa is traditionally served with steamed rice cakes called idli or dosa, lentil, and rice crepes.
- Lamb vindaloo- A spicy curry made quickly and easily, featuring meat marinated in a tangy vinegar sauce.
- Dal makhani-A stew made with whole black yellow or lentils.
- Kofta- Indian meatballs usually made with minced pork or lamb, onions, and spices.
- Korma- A thick, savoury curry, Korma consists of meat or vegetables braised with cream, yogurt, and spices. You can have it with lentil and flatbread and some chutneys as well at any Indian restaurants Alexandrahills.
- Biryani- This is rice and meat dish that’s a very popular staple food in Kashmiri cuisine.
- Kebab- It is a popular and delicious Punjabi cuisine that can be had with flatbreads like naan or roti.
These are just the basic food name which has different
varieties. Some are with gravy, some can be made dry. Depending on how you
like, the chef would recommend the food. A few may also be less to spicier. Go
ahead and try some Indian food with an open heart.
