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Food and wine from India.

Paneer kebabs

Paneer kebabs are always welcomed as this cheese-like neutral flavor goes well with everything. You can use chicken or lamb, or just stab some vegetable,as suggested in this recipe, and get ready for a delicious meal.

Perfect paneer

Cottage cheese is known the world over. It is among the most basic of English or American foods and an ordinary component of a meal in France or Greece. But the Indian version, known as paneer, is just a little bit different. Similar to ricotta, it adds not just dairy but a delightful hint of tang to any dish. Making your own paneer, the Indian version of cottage cheese, can be a challenge, but a fun one at that.

Naan bread

Naan is best served warm. It can be kept covered by a large bowl for a few minutes after baking, but avoid keeping it there too long, since this leads to excess moisture buildup and softening. If you want to make your own naan follow this one delicious recipe.

Kitchuri

If you were an Indian mother looking for a suitable meal for your toddler, kitchuri would likely be your choice. it is soft, easily digested and the young ones love the spiced flavor.

Kadhi

A more acidic yogurt makes a better kadhi, you don't need to use the freshest yogurt to make kadhi. Often, in India, rests of morning yogurt are stored together until there is enough to make this drink.

Indian chaat

Yes, you read that correctly: it is 'chaat', not 'chat'. But if you prepare one of these Indian delicacies the right way, your guests will definitely have something worth talking about.