Chapter 6 – Basic Indian Recipes

Chapter 6 – Basic Indian Recipes

Introduction

In this chapter, you will learn some simple and essential Indian recipes that form the base of daily meals. These recipes are beginner-friendly and help you practice cooking techniques learned in previous chapters.

1️⃣ Plain Rice

Ingredients: Rice, Water, Salt (optional)

Method:

  • Wash rice properly.
  • Add 1 cup rice and 2 cups water in a pan or cooker.
  • Cook until rice becomes soft.
  • Serve hot.

2️⃣ Basic Dal (Lentils)

Ingredients: Toor Dal, Turmeric, Salt, Water, Oil, Cumin

Method:

  • Wash dal and pressure cook with turmeric and water.
  • Heat oil, add cumin for tempering.
  • Mix cooked dal and add salt.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes and serve.

3️⃣ Chapati (Roti)

Ingredients: Wheat flour, Water

Method:

  • Knead soft dough.
  • Roll into round shape.
  • Cook on hot tawa until both sides are done.

4️⃣ Simple Vegetable Sabzi

Ingredients: Seasonal vegetables, Oil, Salt, Turmeric, Cumin

Method:

  • Heat oil and add cumin.
  • Add chopped vegetables.
  • Add salt and turmeric.
  • Cook until vegetables are soft.

5️⃣ Tea Preparation

Ingredients: Water, Milk, Tea leaves, Sugar

Method:

  • Boil water and add tea leaves.
  • Add milk and sugar.
  • Boil for 2-3 minutes and strain.

Quick Self-Check Questions

  1. What is the water ratio for cooking rice?
  2. What is tempering in dal?
  3. Why should dough be soft for chapati?
  4. Name two ingredients used in vegetable sabzi.