Certain staples define the Indian pantry regardless of the region. Clarified butter used for A variety of providing essential protein. A social ritual involving spiced milk tea Pickles (Achar): Fermented fruits/veggies to stimulate appetite 🎆 Festivals and Food
Rice and lentils are soaked overnight, then ground into batters for idlis (steamed cakes) and dosas (crispy crepes). Fermentation happens naturally in the tropical heat—a perfect symbiosis between climate and cooking.
Influenced heavily by Mughal history, Northern cuisine often features tandoor-baked leavened breads like
(Steaming) : Sealing a pot with dough to slow-cook food in its own juices and steam.
