Angeethi Indian Cafe

Think of India and one of the first things that come to mind is its diversity. Its languages are numerous and every state is unique in its traditions and very importantly, its food. In fact, food from one region may actually be totally alien to a person from another region! The common thread that runs through most Indian food though, is the use of numerous spices to create flavours and aroma.The gastronomic delights of the nomadic tribes of the North-West Frontier Provinces have been among the most popular for the last 45 years. However, the subtleties of the delicious \u2018tandoori\u2019 were virtually unknown till my family decided to research and recreate dishes hitherto confined to remote regions of the great Himalayas. The Frontier cuisine may be considered the legacy of the Grand Master Chef Imtiaz Qureshi, who was responsible for introducing the concept of the \u2018stand-up tandoor\u2019 and for adding a touch of perfection to the recipes served at restaurant as well as creating recipes that are now on the menus of tandoori restaurants all over the world.Throughout history India has been invaded and occupied by other cultures and each has left its own mark on Indian cuisine. Some of the predominant influences have been Persian and Arab \u2013 which led to the Mughal style of cooking with rich, thick gravies and the use of dry fruits like cashews and almonds in dishes. Portuguese which left its mark on parts of India in the form of dishes like the world-renowned Vindaloo? As far as food is concerned, India can very roughly be divided into four regions North, South, East and West India. One must of course, always remember that no such description can entirely cover the huge variety of Indian food. The true discovery of it, can take years of patient and very pleasurable gastronomic experimentation.