Traditional Cooking

Original content was known as Yogi's Recipes and Cooking and dates back to 1999. It has been re-organized in 14 subjects: Appetizers, Beverages, Breads, Chicken, Chutney, Dairy, Desserts, Lamb, Nuts, Rice, Seafood, Soups, Spices, and Vegetables

Meats

The most common meats used in India are: Water-buffalo, Goat, sheep, Chicken, and Fish. The female buffalo is used for milk. The male buffalo over six months is used for meat. For religious reasons, Muslims shun Pork, and Hindus shun beef.

The buffalo and goat are not readily available in United States, so the recipes have been modified to use lamb.

Chicken Curry, Makhni, Karahi, Chicken 65, Tikka, Vindaloo

Lamb Balti, Curry, Keema, Kofta, Rogan Josh, Vindaloo, Haleem, Kebab

Seafood Salmon, Cod, Tandoori Prawn

Majority of India is lacto vegetarian. The flat breads (Roti), Dried beans (Dal), Rice (Chawal), and vegetable Curries (Subzi) are part of daily diet for Vegetarians as well as non-vegetarians.

Breads Roti, Chapati, Paratha, Kulcha, Poori, Naan. Techniques for making breads

Dairy Yogurt, Paneer, Chenna, Butter, Ghee, Khoya

Rice Biryani, Pilaf, Zarda

Soups Dal, and Raita Bean Dal, Cholay, Mango, Potato Spinach, Raita

Vegetable Curries Potatoes, Eggplant, Greens, Okra, Lauki, Kaddu, Turnip and more

Companions etcetera

This group consists of Snacks, Beverages, Desserts, and Chutney. I have also included spice blends. Nuts and seeds play an important role in Indian cuisine.

This section is designed for new arrivals from India to familiarize them with US measurements, as well as Groceries. Other subjects are included for completeness

Special Recipe Groups

It does not include recipes that are a part of another subject (Example, Weight Loss Recipes is a part of Weight Loss).

101 Indian Cuisine

101 is a series of articles. Each 101is an introductory page with associated pages to include basic information.

Flat Breads 101 Indian Cuisine

Gluten free flat breads | Making Gluten free (Roti)

Lamb 101 Indian Cuisine

Legumes 101 Indian Cuisine

Origin and Verities | Presoaking Garbanzo beans | Cook beans reduced gas discomfort | Making Dal | Besan

Rice 101 Indian Cuisine

Spices 101 Indian Cuisine

Special Articles

Deep fryer Use | Batter for deep-fry

Nut confection Syrup temperature | Paapri (Crackers) making | Samosa Folding | Sharbat making | Smoothie making

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Traditional Cooking

Meats

Grains and Dried Beans (Roti, Dal, Chawal, Subzi)

Companions etcetera

Cooking Orientation Cooking Orientation

Special Recipe Groups

Special Dish Group Bhang | Jalfrezi | Kebab | Kulfi | Lassi | Sharbat | Smoothie | Tandoori

Special Equipment Group Microwave | Pressure Cooker | Slow-Cooker

Frequently Asked Questions

101 Indian Cuisine

Special Articles