UNDERSTANDING COMMODITIES AND THEIR USAGE IN INDIAN KITCHEN

The spicing agent,flavouring and aromatic spices we're discussed in detail in the previous article.

Souring Agent Used In Indian Cooking

Ayurveda defined the six taste in Indian Cooking:
Sour,salty,sweet,bitter,hot,spicy little bit.

Type of souring Agent:::
*Vinegar
*Tomato
*Curd
*Tamarind
*Lemon
*Kokum
*Mango
*Pomegranate Seed
*Gamboge
*Kachri
*Organic Salts

Colouring Agents Used In Indian Cooking

When we talk about colouring Agents in Indian Cooking,we do not refer to artificial colours added to food.The spices and herbs tthat are used in Indian Cooking impart a natural colour to the curries and make them appetizing.
*Saffron
*Turmeric
*Red chilli powder
*Red chilli paste
*Green paste
*Tomato
*Boiled onion paste
*Fried onion

Thickening Agent Used In Indian Cooking

Onion paste
Nut paste
Seed paste
Masala paste

Tenderizing Agents Used In Indian Cooking

Curd
Lime 
Kachri
Vinegar
Tamarind

Fruits:::

Raw papaya
Raw pineapple
Raw figs

Flavouring And Aromatic Agents Used in Indian Cooking

Flowers as flavouring agent
Rose petals
Mogra
Screw pine


Spicing Agent Used in Indian Cooking::
Flavouring Agent::
Ajowan•bay leaves•cloves•coriander seed•cumin seed• fenugreek seed •kokum• nigella seed• poppy seed• turmeric• celery seed •stone flower

Spicing Agent:::
Chillies •cubeb pepper• mustard seed• black pepper •white papper •Ginger powder Chana masala •kebab masala• Baffat masala Rasam masala

Aromatic Agent:::
All spices Aniseed--•Saunf •saffron• star anise• whole masala• curry leaf •Potli masala •kewra •Rose water •Soola masala •Dum ka masala• Rose petala


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