Indian Cooking Techniques

Indian cooking techniques often involve layering flavors through methods like tempering, where spices are briefly fried in hot oil to release their aroma, and slow cooking, which tenderizes ingredients and deepens taste. Methods such as sautéing, boiling, and grilling are common, with use of masalas (spice blends) that are added at different stages for complexity. Breads like naan are cooked in tandoors—clay ovens—while rice is often steamed or boiled perfectly fluffy. These techniques emphasize balancing spices, textures, and aromas to create rich, aromatic dishes integral to Indian cuisine.