Spice is the essence of life ... And spices are the essence of Indian cooking
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=== Welcome drink - Panaka(ウェルカムドリンク パナカ)
Indian style lemonade..This is popularly called as "Panaka" in south India.. It's summer drink to quench thirst from heat. As it contains lime and sugar, this lemonade prevents from dehydration in summers...
=== Sprouts salad(スプラウトのサラダ)
Tangy salad made of sprouts, fruits and veggies.. Germination of seeds (grains) is a process called as sprouting... Sprouted salad is protein packed salad... And has less calories...
=== Onion dumplings(インド風玉ねぎのかき揚げ)
Deep fried onion tempura with minty and tangy sauce... Also called as "Kanda Bhajji".. Its a mouth watering Indian snack or starter which is enjoyed with mint & tangy sauces...best snack on rainy evenings or winter days
=== Chapati(チャパティ)
Chapati also popularly called as "Roti" is flat bread made from whole wheat flour..They serve as the integral part of Indian cuisine and can be enjoyed with variety of curries...Roti has more carbohydrates and proteins with very less fats..
=== Mix vegetable curry(ミックスベジタブルカレー)
Mix vegetable curry is a versatile dish that makes a decent side dish with rice, rotis as well as dosas. This dish can be prepared with seasonal / favourite veggies, with rich cashew base and spices...
=== Egg plant pulao(ナスのプラウ(炊き込みご飯))
Eggplant pulao is a rice preparation of Indian basmati rice cooked with stir fry eggplant and powdered spices (pulao masala) ... It's perfect for lunch/dinner or lunch box..It is flavourful and can be enjoyed with curry or raita..
=== Raita(ライタ)
Raita is yogurt based dishes that are often served as accompaniments with main course indian dishes (pulao/biriyani)..As yogurt is cooling so most raitas are good for beating heat..
=== Mango lassi(マンゴーラッシー)
Traditional yogurt based drink which is prepared with yoghurt, mango pulp and sugar/ honey... This Smooth, creamy drink topped with pinch of cardamom powder makes it heavenly ..