Indian Cuisine

Core Ingredients

• Grains: Rice, wheat, millet (ragi, bajra, jowar), semolina, and maize.
• Legumes/Pulses: Lentils (masoor, moong, toor), chickpeas (chana), kidney beans (rajma), and black gram (urad).
• Spices & Herbs: Turmeric, cumin, coriander, mustard seeds, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, fennel, asafoetida, curry leaves, and bay leaves.
• Oils & Fats: Mustard oil (East & North), coconut oil (South), ghee (clarified butter), and groundnut oil (West).
• Vegetables: Potatoes, okra, eggplant, onions, tomatoes, spinach, cauliflower, bitter gourd, and green peas.
• Dairy: Milk, yogurt (curd), paneer (Indian cheese), buttermilk, and cream.
• Condiments: Pickles, chutneys, raita, papad, and jaggery.