Indian Cuisine
Food fusion became popular in the 1970s. It is a popular form of cooking that incorporates different culinary cultures and methods into a single dish. It is a way of being adventurous with your food and cooking. It is also a nod to the myriad ways in which we connect as human beings.
Indian cuisine is one of the most popular cuisines in the world and it’s no wonder why Indian meals have their distinct flavours and dishes. Though Indian fusion food is not as popular as Japanese fusion, it does have some interesting dishes and flavours.
Here are some of the most interesting Indian food fusions:
Naanza
Pizza, but make it Indian! Sprinkle of Cheese, some Tandoori Chicken and some spicy sauce on a naan base and you have Naanza! Like any other type of Pizza, the toppings can be customised to suit your preferences.
Chilli Chicken
A popular fusion dish between the cuisines of Indian and China, Chili Chicken is made with flavours like Soy Sauce and Chilli Pepper. There is the dry and gravy version and a variation can be Chili Shrimp.
Roti Vegetable Lasagna
Roti aka Chapatti is a kind of wholemeal flatbread native to India. Roti Lasagna can be made by using rRoti to replace Lasagna sheets and topped with a mixture of cheese and vegetables like Zucchini, Spinach, Oregano, Tomatoes etc.
Turmeric Ice Cream
A powerful and flavourful spice, Turmeric makes a constant appearance in Indian cuisine. This spice can be used (moderately) in creating an ice cream dish. It is very easy to make and can also be vegan.
Gobi Manchurian
Another staple of Indo-Chinese cuisine, Gobi Manchurian refers to a fried cauliflower dish. The dish was created by adapting Chinese cooking techniques to suit Indian tastes. It is essentially dipping cauliflower in batter, deep frying and then eventually sautéing them in vegetables soy and Chilli sauce.
Milk Soda
Also known as Doodh Soda, this is a drink created from a combination of milk and soda. From 7-up to Coke, different types of soda are mixed with milk to create this drink that is native to Southern Asian countries like India and Pakistan.
An idea: visit an Indian restaurant in Lagos, and try to spot the little ways in which our food culture has influenced theirs. You never know what you would find!
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