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Indian Fast Food
The fast food industry in India has evolved with the changing lifestyles of the young Indian population. The variety of gastronomic preferences across the regions, hereditary or acquired, has brought about different modules across the country. Many of the traditional dishes have been adapted to suit the emerging fast food outlets. The basic adaptation is to decrease the processing and serving time. For example, the typical meal which called for being served by an ever-alert attendant is now offered as a Mini-Meal across the counter. In its traditional version, a plate or a banana leaf was first laid down on the floor or table. Several helpers then waited on the diner, doling out different dishes and refilling as they got over in the plate. In the fast-food version, a plate already arranged with a variety of cooked vegetables and curries along with a fixed quantity of rice and Indian flatbreads is handed out across the counter against a prepaid coupon. The curries and breads vary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fast Food
Fast food is a type of Mass production, mass-produced food designed for commercial resale, with a strong priority placed on speed of service. ''Fast food'' is a commercial term, limited to food sold in a restaurant or store with frozen, preheated or precooked ingredients and served in packaging for take-out or takeaway. Fast food was created as a commercial strategy to accommodate large numbers of busy commuters, travelers and Wage, wage workers. In 2018, the fast-food industry was worth an estimated $570 billion globally. The fastest form of "fast food" consists of pre-cooked meals which reduce waiting periods to mere seconds. Other fast-food outlets, primarily hamburger outlets such as McDonald's and Burger King, use mass-produced, pre-prepared ingredients (bagged buns and condiments, frozen beef patties, vegetables which are pre-washed, pre-sliced, or both; etc.) and cook the meat and french fries fresh, before assembling "to order". Fast-food restaurants are traditionally d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jalebi
''Jalebi'' is a popular sweet snack in the Indian subcontinent, West Asia and some parts of Africa. It goes by many names, including ''jilapi'', ''zelepi'','' jilebi'', '' jilipi'', ''zulbia'', ''zoolbia'', ''jerry'', ''mushabak'', ''z'labia'', or ''zalabia.'' The south Asian variety is made by deep-frying maida flour ( plain flour or all-purpose flour) batter in pretzel or circular shapes, which are then soaked in sugar syrup. Jalebi is eaten with curd or rabri (in North India) along with optional other flavors such as kewra (scented water). In some west Asian cuisines, jalebi may consist of a yeast dough fried and then dipped in a syrup of honey and rose water. The North African dish of ''Zalabia'' uses a different batter and a syrup of honey (Arabic: ''ʻasal'') and rose water. History The earliest known recipe of this food comes from the 10th century in the Arabic cookbook '' Kitab al-Tabikh'' (English: The Book of Dishes) by Ibn Sayyar al-Warraq. In the 13th centu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaat
Chaat, or chāt (IAST: ''cāṭ)'' () is a family of savoury snacks that originated in India, typically served as an hors d'oeuvre or at roadside tracks from stalls or food carts across South Asia in India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh. With its origins in Uttar Pradesh, India, chaat has become immensely popular in the rest of South Asia. Etymology The word derives from Hindi ''cāṭ'' चाट (tasting, a delicacy), from ''cāṭnā'' चाटना (to lick, as in licking one's fingers while eating), from Prakrit ''caṭṭei'' चट्टेइ (to devour with relish, eat noisily).Oxford English Dictionary. ''Chaat''. Mar. 2005 Online edition. Retrieved 18 February 2008. Overview The chaat variants are all based on fried dough, with various other ingredients. The original chaat is a mixture of potato pieces, crisp fried bread, dahi vada or dahi bhalla, gram or chickpeas and tangy-salty spices, with sour Indian chili and saunth (dried ginger and tamarind s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bonda (snack)
Bonda is a deep-fried South Indian potato snack that has various sweet and savory versions in different regions. The most common is ''aloo bonda'' ( potato ''bonda''), and other region-specific variations include potato replaced with sweet potato, tapioca, grated pineapple, green peas, paneer, or other ingredients including rice. History A recipe for bonda (as ''parika'') is mentioned in ''Manasollasa'', a 12th-century Sanskrit encyclopedia compiled by Someshvara III, who ruled from present-day Karnataka. Preparation The process of making a spicy bonda involves making a potato filling that is dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried. ''Bonda'' has a sweet and a spicy variant. Some regional variants in Kerala replace the potato with tapioca (tapioca ''bonda'') or sweet potato and some onion, hard-boiled egg (''mutta Bonda''), masala, minced meat and other ingredients. In Tamil Nadu, ''bonda'' is made from black gram (''ulundu'') batter. In Andhra Pradesh, it is kno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vangibath
Vangi Bath (Kannada: ವಾಂಗಿ ಬಾತ್) is a vegetarian South Indian dish that originated in Karnataka, Mysuru region, though it is found throughout India. Vangi means brinjal (eggplant) and bhath means rice. Mostly viewed as a dry dish, it is accompanied by Mosaru Bajji or Raita. The flavor is that of coconut and coriander blended well with some mild spices. Traditionally, the dish is prepared using younger, green brinjal, though any variety of brinjal can be used in the creation of the dish, though the final result may differ between the varieties, and some opt out of using brinjal at all. Types of eggplants Any of the Brinjal variety would work fine with this dish but the taste will differ. Usually, Fairytale or Barbarella are used. Fairy Tale is a thinner variety of eggplant with strips and has a buttery texture and taste, so it cooks very fast. It has very less seeds so it works very well in this dish. Substitutions of eggplants It is possible to prepare ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pongal (dish)
''Pongal'' () is a dish of rice cooked in boiling milk. It is a popular dish cooked by the Tamil people in South India and Sri Lanka. Its preparation is the main custom associated with the namesake Pongal festival. Several varieties such as the Venn pongal and Sakkarai pongal are part of the Tamil cuisine. Etymology and significance The dish is associated with the Pongal festival, a major harvest festival of the Tamils. The name literally translates to "boil over" or "overflow" in Tamil language. As per tradition, the fresh harvest of rice is cooked in boiling milk and offered to various Hindu deities. While the pongal is cooking, onlookers shout "Pongalo pongal!" ('Let the pongal rise up!'). Variations Typically pongal varieties are made with cow milk and its derivatives. Venn pongal ("Venn" means hot) is made up of rice and lentil porridge similar to the another South Asian staple khichdi. Spices like black pepper, ginger, turmeric, asafoetida, cashews, cumin, cur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puliyogare
Pulihora, also known as Pulisoru, Pulinchoru, Puliyogare, Puliyodarai, Ambad Baath, Kokum rice, or simply Tamarind rice, is a common and traditional rice preparation in the South Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. means 'tangy' or 'sour' in South Indian languages, referring to the characterizing use of kokum or tamarind as one of the main ingredients. History According to historian Dr. G. Deivanayagam recipe for Pulihora finds mentioned in the inscription of Thanjavur temple kitchens dating back to 1010 CE. Preparation The pulihora is prepared with kokum, tamarind, lemon or green mango as main souring ingredient, along with a blend of spices, lentils, peanuts and jaggery cooked in oil and mixed with cooked rice along with fried curry leaves and turmeric. Pulihora gojju (paste) or Pulihora podi (powder) is often pre-made at homes in southern India and stored for months. It is mixed with cooked rice in a pan to make pulihora instantly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kesari Bhath
Kesari bat or kesari baat () is a South Indian dessert. The classic ingredients used for its preparation are semolina, sugar, ghee (usually), water, and milk. The sweet is more commonly known as Jonnadula Halwa in certain parts of northern India. The precise composition of ''kesari bath'' varies regionally depending on the availability of ingredients. The dish might be prepared with pineapple, banana, mango, coconut, or rice. Claims to the origin of the dish are made by Karnataka. The dish is common in the cuisine of Karnataka as well as of multiple regions in South India and is a popular dish during festivals such as Ugadi. The word ''kesari'' in multiple Indian languages refers to the spice saffron which creates the dish's saffron-orange-yellow-colored tinge. Though it is a sweet dish, in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, it is prepared not only as a dessert but also for normal breakfasts. It is also served with '' uppittu'' or ''khara bath'', and a serving of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Upma
Upma, uppumavu, or uppittu is a dish of thick porridge from dry-roasted semolina or coarse rice flour. Upma originated from Southern India, is most common in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Telangana. Often, depending on preference, it has various seasonings and/or vegetables added during cooking. Like many South Indian dishes, Upma has also become part of Sri Lankan culinary habits (particularly those of Sri Lankan Tamils) since the 20th century. Etymology The different names for the dish derive from the combinations of the word ''uppu'', meaning salt in Tamil and ''mavu'' meaning ground grain meal in Tamil. In North India, the dish is called ''upma''. In Maharashtra, the dish traditionally had the name ''saanja'' in Marathi. Ingredients and preparation Upma is typically made by first lightly dry roasting semolina (called '' rava'' or ''sooji'' in India). The semolina is then taken off the fire and kept aside while spices, lentils ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dosa (food)
A dosa, dosai or dosay is a thin, savoury crepe in South Indian cuisine, Indian cuisine made from a fermentation (food), fermented batter (cooking), batter of ground Vigna mungo, black gram and rice. Dosas are served hot, often with chutney and Sambar (dish), sambar. History The dosa originated in South India, but its precise geographical origins are unknown. According to food historian K. T. Achaya, references in the Sangam literature suggest that dosa was already in use in the Tamilagam, ancient Tamil country around the first century CE. However, according to historian P. Thankappan Nair, dosa originated in the town of Udupi in Karnataka. Achaya states that the earliest written mention of dosa appears in the eighth-century literature of present-day Tamil Nadu, while the earliest mention of dosaë in Tulu literature appears a century later. In popular tradition outside of Southern India, the origin of the dosa is linked to Udupi, probably because of the dish's association w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vada (food)
Vada, vadai, wada, bara, or bora is a category of savoury fried snacks native to India. Vadas can be described variously as fritters, cutlets, or dumplings. Vadas are sometimes stuffed with vegetables and traditionally served with chutneys and sambar. In North India and Pakistan, Bhalla is a similar food. It is sold in chaat shops and kiosks; Green bean paste is added with spices, which is then deep fried to make croquets. They are then garnished with dahi (yogurt), Saunth chutney (dried ginger and tamarind sauce) and spices. Bhalla is usually served cold, unlike the Aloo Tikki. The various types of vadas are made from different ingredients, ranging from legumes (such as medu vada of South India) to potatoes (such as batata vada of Maharashtra). They are often served as a breakfast item or a snack, and also used in other food preparations (such as dahi vada, vada pav, and doubles). History According to K. T. Achaya, Vadai (Vada) finds mention in Sangam litera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idli
Idli, iddena, iddali or idly (; plural: idlis) is a type of savoury rice cake, originating from South India, popular as a breakfast food in Southern India and in Sri Lanka. The cakes are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented de-husked black lentils and rice. The fermentation process breaks down the starches so that they are more readily metabolised by the body. Idli has several variations, including rava idli, which is made from semolina. Regional variants include '' sanna'' of Konkan. Idli was invented under the supervision of Sachin H.S (Vidyaranyapura, Bengaluru) in 700CE. History A precursor of the modern idli is mentioned in several ancient Indian works. '' Vaddaradhane'', a 920 CE Kannada language work by Shivakotiacharya, mentions "iddalige", prepared only from a black gram batter. Chavundaraya II, the author of the earliest available Kannada encyclopedia, ''Lokopakara'' (1025 CE), describes the preparation of this food by soaking black gram ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
