Indian cuisines are made up of different varieties of species, herbs, vegetables, and ingredients, etc. The fact that Indian dishes are made completely from scratch is amazing and every Indian recipe has some kind of history and science behind it. Indian food is not only tasty but also the science behind these dishes makes them super healthy.
One of the best parts about Indian cuisine is that every ingredient tastes different and is not flapped with each other. You will get the taste of every spice and herb added to the dish.
For example; Dosa is served with sambhar and coconut chutney, all three of them have different flavors and each flavor compliments the other.
Certain items are common in every Indian dish. These might seem insignificant but hold healthy properties. For example; oil that is added has monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, Jeera has Amino acids i.e protein, Hing is good digestion, Turmeric is an antiseptic whereas curry leaves are good for hair and skin. Dal that we eat has protein and minerals. Indian dishes are loaded with vegetables which are very healthy and filled with nutrients. Raita contains dahi which is a good source of vitamin B12, Chapati and rice have carbohydrates, Chutney is made up of different herbs. These are some of the basic ingredients and food consumed in every Indian household.
These foods add great value to our health and are delicious. Home-cooked meals are especially good as they contain less amount of fat and hold more nutritional value. Indian food unlike many other cuisines is made completely from scratch and this makes them more healthy and delicious.
AASTHA SINGH
