Craving Indian food but not sure you can cook it at home? Don\u2019t worry\u2014these easy Indian recipes<\/strong> are perfect for beginners!<\/p>\n The truth is, Indian food<\/strong> doesn\u2019t have to be complicated. Many dishes are surprisingly simple to make with just a few basic steps. We\u2019ve put together a list of top-rated Indian recipes<\/strong> that use easy cooking techniques and don\u2019t take too much time.<\/p>\n These recipes are ideal if you\u2019re new to cooking or just getting started with Indian cuisine. The secret? All you need are a few classic Indian spices<\/strong>\u2014like turmeric, cumin, coriander, and garam masala. These are now easy to find in most grocery stores.<\/p>\n Once you have these spices in your kitchen, you\u2019ll unlock a whole world of flavors. From easy Indian curries<\/strong> to simple rice dishes and flavorful vegetarian meals, cooking Indian food at home is totally doable.<\/p>\n Indian cooking<\/strong> goes back about 5,000 years<\/strong> to the Indus (Harappan) civilization<\/strong>. The main foods were wheat, rice, millet, chickpeas<\/strong>, and lentils<\/strong>, which are still staples today. Early spices like cinnamon<\/strong><\/a> flavored the dishes, and later, spices such as black cardamom, cumin<\/strong>, and star anise<\/strong> became common. Dairy products<\/strong> and flatbreads<\/strong> were added to the diet over time.<\/p>\n Many people think India is mostly vegetarian<\/strong>, but that\u2019s not true historically or today. Ancient Indians ate cattle, poultry<\/strong>, and even wild animals like wildfowl<\/strong> and peacocks<\/strong>. Also, the popular curry powder<\/strong> is more likely a British invention<\/strong> than an Indian one. Indian curries<\/strong> vary greatly by region, ingredients<\/strong>, and even family recipes<\/strong>, using many different spice blends.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t always need special tools to cook Indian food<\/strong>, but some equipment can make cooking easier and tastier. Here are the basic tools<\/strong> every beginner should have:<\/p>\n Tawa<\/strong>: A round, slightly concave cast iron pan<\/strong> used to make soft roti<\/strong> or chapati<\/strong>. A flatter tawa works great for dosas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Belan and Chakla<\/strong>: The belan<\/strong> is a small, thin rolling pin perfect for rolling out flatbreads, used with a flat board called the chakla<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Masala Daba<\/strong>: A handy spice box<\/strong> that keeps your essential spices organized and easy to access.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Pressure Cooker<\/strong>: Saves time cooking staples like rice<\/strong>, dal<\/strong>, and slow-cooked Indian dishes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n![\"Cooking](\"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Cooking-Classes-in-Varanasi-1-819x508.jpeg\")
What Is Indian Cooking for Beginners?<\/h3>\n
Must-Haves in Every Indian Pantry: Indian Spices with Hindi Translations<\/h3>\n
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Northern Indian Cooking<\/h3>\n
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Western Indian Cooking<\/h3>\n
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Eastern Indian Cooking<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Southern Indian Cooking<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Indian Recipes<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Indian Cooking Equipment<\/h3>\n
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