This is a bit weird, that’s why I’m posting it off-topic.
For medical reasons (and dental reasons, which I guess is medical), I’m basically on a liquid diet, which has consisted mostly of milkshakes fortified with whey protein and yogurt, weak soups with bread that can be softened in them, and scrambled eggs, although those can be problematic, due to other medical conditions.
I’ve always loved the flavors of India, though my tolerance for spicy foods has decreased dramatically as I’ve aged. I know, just leave the peppers out, and I do!
The only way I’ve ever eaten eaten Indian food is 1) in a restaurant with a group of people. We usually order a plate of breads, a tandoor plate, a salad plate wth some raita, each person chooses a curry, and we dig in. Or 2) I make some chicken tikka masala at home and serve it with storebought naan and a salad.
I’ve never incorporated dhals (either the dish or the ingredient), chutneys, breads other than naan or kulcha. I’d love to start exploring, but don’t know where to start, or how. If you put a chutney in front of me right now, I’d probably make a pb&j with it!
So, how do I put together an Indian meal? What elements are crucial? How is every element served, and how is it meant to be consumed? What’s the dividing line between lentil soup/dhal/curry?
I know there are scads of books and websites out there, but none of them offer me an opportunity for conversation. And I can look up recipes until I need new glasses; recipes don’t tell me what place they take in a meal!
Anyone out there willing to take on a part time tutee? Or just have a conversation about Indian cuisine in general? The more the merrier!
For medical reasons (and dental reasons, which I guess is medical), I’m basically on a liquid diet, which has consisted mostly of milkshakes fortified with whey protein and yogurt, weak soups with bread that can be softened in them, and scrambled eggs, although those can be problematic, due to other medical conditions.
I’ve always loved the flavors of India, though my tolerance for spicy foods has decreased dramatically as I’ve aged. I know, just leave the peppers out, and I do!
The only way I’ve ever eaten eaten Indian food is 1) in a restaurant with a group of people. We usually order a plate of breads, a tandoor plate, a salad plate wth some raita, each person chooses a curry, and we dig in. Or 2) I make some chicken tikka masala at home and serve it with storebought naan and a salad.
I’ve never incorporated dhals (either the dish or the ingredient), chutneys, breads other than naan or kulcha. I’d love to start exploring, but don’t know where to start, or how. If you put a chutney in front of me right now, I’d probably make a pb&j with it!
So, how do I put together an Indian meal? What elements are crucial? How is every element served, and how is it meant to be consumed? What’s the dividing line between lentil soup/dhal/curry?
I know there are scads of books and websites out there, but none of them offer me an opportunity for conversation. And I can look up recipes until I need new glasses; recipes don’t tell me what place they take in a meal!
Anyone out there willing to take on a part time tutee? Or just have a conversation about Indian cuisine in general? The more the merrier!
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