Geographical and Cultural Influence on the Food: North India
is blessed with extreme climate conditions which is a summer is too hot and
winter is too chilly. This weather offers an abundance of fresh seasonal fruits
and vegetables. The richness owing to the geographical location with relation
to the rest of the Sub-continent implies that the region has had a great
influence of by Central Asia both in terms of culture and food. Mughlai and
Kashmiri type of cooking form the most popular cuisine for the best restaurants in Delhi and across
the globe.
Opulence of Food: North Indian curries are thick, creamy and
spicy in texture. The use of dried fruits is common when preparing North Indian Food Delhi. Various dairy
products like milk, yoghurt, cream, cottage cheese and ghee have a significant
role when preparing this relishing palate. Also due to the availability of
sumptuous variety of foods and vegetables an incredible kind of vegetarian
dishes are cooked the entire year.
Staple Food: Unlike south Indians the North Indians prefer
wheat bread over rice. North India is an abode to tandoori roti, naans and
stuffed paranthas. However you will also
come across rice made into elaborate biryanis and pilafs in the region. This
preference of wheat can be greatly observed in the menus of the best restaurants in Delhi.
Use of Cooking Oils: The oils which go into making these dishes
include sunflower and canola. Mustard oil is used only in some regions of the
state. Ghee goes into the preparation of special dishes and reserved for
specific occasions.
Significant spices and Ingredients: Coriander, cumin, Dry
red chilies, turmeric, chili powder, cinnamon, cloves, garam masala and fennel
are some of the dominant ingredients and spices which go into the making of the
best north Indian cuisines.
Best-Known Dishes: Mutter Paneer, Biryani, Dal
Makhni, Dahi Gosht, Chicken Tikka, Fish Amritsari, Samosa, Chaat and Motichor
Ladoo are some of the popular palates from North India.
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