Sugar and spice and everything nice!
Indian cuisine is predominant with some spicy
curries, yummy tandoori dishes, and deliciously flavourful rice recipes. Unlike
so many other cuisines, our cuisine is an amalgamation of so many traditions, culinary
influences, and cultures as the country are filled with such diverse people. A
very strong foundation of flavours, spices, sweetness, and richness is involved
in building Indian food. Just like the savoury recipes, sweets play an integral
part in Indian cuisine, which is traditionally called "mithai".
Anything and everything starts or ends with mithai in India. Any kind of
ceremony or occasion will have sweets in it as they signify good omen,
happiness, and prosperity. But, our cuisine has balanced the savoury and sweet
equation pretty well because we have the best of both. Here are some popular
sweet and savoury matches for you to try!
Chana Dal Halwa
Chana Dal Halwa is such a simple yet yummy
dessert that can be made super quickly. This dessert can make your relatives
and sudden guests so happy and satisfied with its aroma of ghee, perfect
texture, and sweetness.
Chana Dal Parantha
Who doesn't love varieties of parantha with
potato, paneer, green peas, and other stuffings? When you are bored of regular
roti try this Chana Dal Parantha which will take your parantha's dream to
another level which is simple and yummy too. This richly flavoured parantha can
be enjoyed with any gravy, yogurt, or simply with ghee and pickle.
Poha Kheer
Kheer is one of the quickest and yummy
desserts we can make during any special occasion. This poha kheer which is also
known as Aval payasam is quite popular in the southern part of India. Poha in
Tamil is translated as aval. Red rice poha turns into this sweet and enticing
kheer that can be the best option to impress your family and guests.
Kanda Poha
How can we miss kanda poha on the menu of
savoury dishes? The very popular Maharashtrian snack, breakfast, or dinner is
extremely easy and healthy. This delicious delicacy doesn't need any
introduction nor any accompaniment. Squeeze some lemon and garnish it with some
freshly chopped coriander. You are perfect to go!
Hyderabadi Biryani
Oh my, love how we can miss you! When it comes
to not only biryanis but to any rice, the first thing which strikes our brain
is biryani from a hot earthy pot! This stalwart is the first one that pops up
in our minds. Succulent mutton chunks - check, fragrant long grain basmati rice
- check, cooked under dum - check. This true blue tried and tested authentic biryani
recipe from Hyderabad has satisfied even the most stringent critics since time
immemorial
Rasgulla Chaat
Finally, presenting you a fab fusion of sweet
and savoury! The famous Rasgulla, every occasion or festival is just incomplete
without a bowl full of sweet Rasgullas. And chaats are any desi's guilty
pleasure so, let's mix both and make it into a yummy Rasgulla Chaat! I mean
look at it, how can some say no!