How to order and relish Indian food the right way?

People get hooked on Indian food right after the first time they try it. Because a good Indian meal is all about the flavors, diversity, and texture that Indian food provides to you. The sheer simplicity and manner in which the food is eaten is the real essence of India. But, have you been eating Indian food the right way all these years? Maybe. Maybe not. Stay with us and we will let you know how the Indian food is supposed to be relished. And then, you can decide for yourself whether or not you’re doing it all the right way. 

The Indian plate is set into sections that comprise rice, bread, and vegetables, and dal (lentil). But there is also one thing that complements this main course on Indian meal - the sides. There are several side dishes that make an Indian meal flavorful and mouth-watering. So, whenever you’re visiting an Indian restaurant or ordering food takeout, you don’t miss these delicacies. 

 

Here’s what you need to add to your Indian meal to enjoy it to the fullest.

Pickle - Unlike the pickles that we have here, Indian pickles are mostly made with the amalgamation of lots of spices, oil, sugar, and salt. Indian pickles are specifically made with ginger, chilies, ripe mangoes, lemon, and almost every other vegetable. They are sour, spicy, and flavorful that go almost everything and help digest your meals.  

Salad -  Salads are quite different in Indian cuisine. As the food contains healthful spices, the salads also comprise a little bit of the blend of flavorings. These salads include raw onion rings, finely sliced cucumber, tomatoes, and other crumbly vegetables. You can either prepare them with or without yogurt. 

Sauces - Sauce is not necessarily added in Indian meals but you would essentially need it with some dishes like dal (lentil), rice, and stuffed bread. Just like other condiments, Indian sauces also have many varieties like mint chutney, tamarind chutney, mango chutney, etc. These are made by combining main ingredients with spices, green chilies, lemon juice, and more.

Fried crackers - Fried crackers are known as “papad” in Hindi. These are round flat crackers that are deep-fried and eaten on the side of your meals. The crispy wafers take you to unimaginable places as you take them in your mouth and do the winders to your Indian plate.

Raita - A bowl of Raita is a must-have side on a Summer lunch. The spicy, flavorful, and loud Indian meal needs this to balance out flavors and helps fight the heat. Raita is made with yogurt that is sprinkled with ground cumin, and some black salt. People also enjoy Raita in different ways; some relish the sweetened version of it made by combining yogurt with sugar or jaggery.

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