Nutrition & Indian Cuisine Part 1

India is an ancient country with many races, many facets and many regional cooking styles which have evolved over thousand of years.

The ingredients, the method, the diversity makes "Indian Cuisine" fascinating & unique!

Although Urban culture is getting enchanted with "Western cuisine", still "Indian Cuisine" is unforgettable with it's Unmatched quality!

The reason for writing this blog is to make people aware of the benefits of "Indian cuisine" in terms of Health & Nutrition! 

"Variety" is the first word which comes to my mind when I think of "Indian Cuisine"!

28 States, 438 Languages spoken, there is indeed a lot of variety to offer!

I have distributed the Indian Recipe dishes into 9 categories, which will be briefed further on!

1# NORTH INDIAN CUISINE 

Sub - Categories: Punjabi, Awadhi, Kumauni, Mughlai, Kashmiri, Rajasthani, Uttar Pradeshi etc.

PUNJABI

Recipe #1

What?

LASSI (mild salted)

Ingredients:

Yogurt (1 cup)

Water as needed

Spices like ( jeera, black pepper, hing, rock salt)

Method:

Blend all the ingredients together with the help of a blender & serve , seasoned with coriander or pudina!

Why?

Lassi is a common beverage consumed in the villages of Punjab. According to Ayurveda tradition, lassi is served post heavy meal, because of it's digestive property.

With a perfect blend of protein, calcium, phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Folic acid, sodium & potassium, "Lassi" counts for a wholesome drink!

Other variety includes, Sweet lassi ( sugar, saffron/elaichi/fruit ), which is rich in energy, protein & other vital nutrients , best for all those sweet tooth's!

When?

One can consume Lassi/Chaas Post lunch/dinner/with breakfast or as a meal itself!

Commonly had in summers, though can be had in every season, every day!
Make sure your lassi/chaas is homemade (easy to prepare) to prevent getting exposed to water-borne infections, Processed, preservatives, chemicals, artificial flavoring & colorants!

There are More Recipes coming up with What?Why? & When?...answered, Hold on to my blog!