Ingredients
Gram Flour
Gram flour, sometimes know as Besan, is a flour made from chickpeas. Dried chickpeas are ground down to make the flour.
Different varieties of gram flour are made from different varieties of chickpea, for example those grown in Bangladesh are different to those in Sri Lanka.
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Paneer is a fresh, mild cheese widely used in South Asian cooking. It is made by curdling milk, draining off the whey and pressing the curds into a firm block. It is sometimes compared with cottage cheese in the UK, although paneer is firmer, usually unsalted and does not melt when heated. Paneer can be…
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Saag is a South Asian dish made from cooked leafy greens, most commonly spinach, mustard leaves or a mixture of the two. The greens are cooked with onions, garlic, ginger and spices to create a thick, savoury curry, usually served with naan, chapatis or rice. Popular variations include saag aloo, made with potatoes, and saag…
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Garlic is probably the most popular spice not only in Indian cooking, but in cuisines all over the world. It is estimated that 90% of the world’s food contains garlic in some shape or form.
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Ginger (Adrak – Indian translation) Ginger is a rhizome – a horizontal stem of a plant found underground and usually has roots and shoots. Ginger is native to India which produces 30% of the world’s supply and is the global leader in its production. It is used in cuisines all around the world and in…
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Onions are used in virtually every type of cuisine and cooking in the world. They are very versatile and can be used cooked, fresh or as a garnish. Onions are an essential part of everyday cooking in India and are found in many local dishes and are the base for curries. Some curries use a…
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