By Nikita Toppo
Apart from ingredients, the cooking technique and method also play an important role in shaping the texture and flavour of the dish. Here is a list of the seven best cooking methods in India.
Also known as tempering, this cooking technique includes adding spices like cumin seeds, mustard seeds and dried chillies to hot oil or ghee.
Popular in the Northern region, these techniques use tandoor, a clay oven to grill and roast dishes like naan and kebabs.
This slow-cooking method uses a vessel that is sealed using dough or aluminium foil. The most popular dum dish is biryani.
This popular method is super convenient and time-saving. Lentils, beans and stews are some of the common dishes prepared with pressure cooking.
This method involves cooking vegetables, meat and noodles on high flame. It is specially used for Indo-Chinese dishes.
This is a healthy technique that allows food to cook without losing its nutrients. Idli, dhokla and momos are some popular dishes cooked with this technique.
This is a traditional method of preserving food. It involves marinating the fruits and vegetables with spices, vinegar and oil.