Indian snacks:
If you think of India, one of the first things which will cross your mind is how diverse the country is. Diversity is one of the characteristics that best describe India still today. Every area and in every state in India celebrates many different languages, dialects, unique traditions, and most importantly, Indian food recipes. Food in India is so diverse that a common Indian cooking recipe in one area may be completely stranger to the people living from another region.
Two things make Indian cuisine rich and diverse. First is India's history – Over the years, many foreign invaders have crossed and stayed in India and influenced the country's history and cuisine. Second is India's cooking values – Indian cuisine is special because cooking is considered an art in India. Indian cooking recipes serve as heritage-something of value that can be passed from generation to generation. Indian food can be made special all year round, but Indian food recipes are made extra special during the holiday, such as Pongal recipes.
Contrary to widespread belief, there are a lot more Indian food recipes than the typical curry, chilly, and oil. There are Indian food recipes from South India, From North India, and many more. But let's take a closer look at what Indian snacks have to offer, providing a history of Indian food.
Introduction to Snacks
The history of Indian snacks is closely related to the country's culture and traditions. Snack is a small portion of food consumed between meals. Indian cuisine is as diverse as the Indian people and has a large selection of snacks. The majority of Indian snacks are based on potatoes combined with different spices. Aloo Ki Tikki is one of the oldest snacks in the history of Indian food. Another snack greatly enjoyed by the people is Samosa, one of the many Indian recipes that were passed on from ancient times.
Most snacks usually follow the specified recipes with the constant suggested ingredients. Although there are some authentic Indian dishes which are not limited to a strict formula, since they differ from household to household. For instance say, on visiting North India, particularly Punjab try out a Dahi Barra yogurt, it will taste and even look slightly different than a similar Dahi Barra in South India (Tamil Nadu). Most famous of them is Bhel Puri, this tasty Indian snack is made out of crispy puris, puffed rice, sevs, chili powder, potatoes, onion, chat masala, coriander, and lemon juice. It comes in two versions, spicy or sweet.
Bengali snacks:
Shinghara is a tea-time staple in Bengal and is one of the most easy Bengali evening snacks to prepare at home. Shaped like a samosa, this triangular puff pastry is filled with a spicy potato mix or keema, which is deep-fried in oil. The piping hot samosas are traditionally served with chutney or tomato ketchup.
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