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6 Indian Food Myths and Truths - What is True and What is Not?

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For the first time many Indian meals and recipes carry the age-old idea (read myth) about the food of India. In the article below, learn the facts and background of some myths and some truths about Indian food. All Indian food is spicy Although Indian cooking tends to be hotter and spicier than European or Western cooking, there are many regions in India where food is sweet, even sweet. If you want to eat something less spicy, try some Gujarati dishes. There is a touch of sweetness in almost all the dishes in Gujarati I ndian cuisine in  Amsterdam . Traditional South Indian cooking (except in Andhra Pradesh) is generally less spicy than in other regions of India. Kashmiri cuisine also includes sweet flavoured dishes in its menu. So when someone tells you that Indian food is spicy, don't believe them completely. Indian food is only vegetarian This is partially true. Hindus being the majority community in India are mostly vegetarian. However, there are so many different sub-sects wit...

Tandoori Roti vs Naan: Spot the Main Dissimilarities

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In every Indian household, roti and naan are the main source of sustenance and a part of staple food. Be it sabzi or dal, chicken curry or egg masala, they go well with just about anyone. Naan or roti are both traditional Indian flatbreads at I ndian Cuisine in Amsterdam , however, they differ in many aspects. Let us highlight the main differences between the two. Tandoori Roti Vs Naan Differences Definition Roti is an unleavened bread made from whole wheat flour. It is light and does not contain any fillings and is served with vegetable, lentils or meat preparations. Naan, on the other hand, is a leavened flatbread that is tastier and heavier than roti and has fillings inside. It is made of all kinds of refined flour and filled with curd, freshly dried coconut, butter, fennel seeds and raisins. There is also a non-vegetarian version and you can make naan with minced stuffing inside it. Many delicious dishes are also available with Naan. To taste different types of naans, step into the...

The Ganesha Restaurant Amsterdam Review

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After recently posting various articles and photos about Indian restaurants in Amsterdam, a follower replied that the best place (in his opinion) was The Ganesh Indian Restaurant Amsterdam. My expectations weren't high (I went to Basil on the recommendation of another follower and had quite a disappointing meal) but there was something about his words that stuck with me. My first visit was last Saturday, when I was in Amstelwein for some other reason during the day. I also happened to have a friend who had a car, which made the journey all the more fascinating in this endless February rain and wind. Check Ganesha Restaurant Allowing Indian Food Take Away in Amsterdam We arrived after 7 pm and the place was heating up, as was Indian Street Food & Co next door. The waiter serving us didn't speak Dutch, and I had the British-Indian accent I'm so used to from London; I took it as a good sign. Clearly when it comes to Indian food, Amstelveen is the place to be - and I seem t...