Indian food is one of the most diverse in the world. From Punjabi curries to Bengali fish stews, there is so much variety that you can get lost just trying to find your way around it. But what if I told you that some of Slow Cooking Indian Dishes? And by a long time, I mean hours and hours. Well, it’s true!
Here are seven words that take longer than most people would think:
Biryani
Biryani is a classic Indian dish that takes a long time to cook. The rice and meat are layered in a pot and then cooked together in the pressure cooker. Biryani can be made in a slow cooker or microwave, but it’s easiest to use your regular oven. A toaster oven will work too!
Idli
Idli is a steamed cake made from fermented rice and lentils. It is soft in texture and has a neutral taste. Idli is a popular breakfast item in South India, where you can find it on every street corner. Idli is served with sambar (a stewed lentil curry) and chutney (a spicy side dish made by grinding raw ingredients). It can also be eaten as a snack, either plain or dipped in dal (lentil soup).
Idli is packed with protein, making it an ideal choice for vegetarians looking to boost their intake of this essential nutrient.
Kheer
Kheer is a traditional Indian dessert commonly made with rice and milk. Still, it can also be prepared using vermicelli or coconut milk. Kheer is typically served cold but can also be eaten hot.
Kheer is a delicious dessert that takes several hours to prepare. All ingredients must be cooked separately before combining into one pot for serving. The most common way to make kheer involves cooking rice in water until done, draining off excess liquid, then adding sugar and boiling until thickened—a process that usually takes about 30 minutes.
Next comes another 30 minutes of cooking down sugar syrup over low heat until it thickened into a creamy consistency (roughly an hour total).
Gajar ka halwa
Gajar ka halwa is one of the easiest Indian desserts to make, but it does take a long time to cook. The carrots are first boiled and then cooked with sugar, ghee and milk until they become soft and creamy. Cardamom powder is added at the end for flavour.
Samosa
Samosa is a fried or baked dish of Indian origin. It is popular street food and savoury snack or appetizer made with flour, vegetables and spices. Samosa is also the name of the conical-shaped pastry shell that encloses a spiced mixture of mashed potatoes (aloo) combined with chopped green peas, onions and other vegetables.
The samosa can also be served without its wrapper, which becomes a cake.
Conclusion
So, if you’re looking for a new dish to try or want to add something new to your repertoire, we hope this list will give you some ideas. As you can see, most of these dishes are very simple but require time. And while they may take up a lot of time in the kitchen, they are worth it!
