ABOUT

Hi I’m Arup, Event Manager by Profession and Chef by Passion!

While I started The Indian Kitchen in the early part of 2010, in many ways, this blog has been over 15 years in the making. When I began cooking in earnest, I learned to cherish recipes that remind me of family, friends and life events – this space allows me to share my battered, overstuffed recipe binder and the stories behind them. Along the way, I have found that my blog gives voice to my creative side, whether it is developing my own recipes or managing an event or star night.
I also can’t help but share the vibrant culinary culture I have learned to embrace in Indian Village Area. One of the most rewarding aspects of blogging is connecting with a world of like-minded people. I enjoy meeting and telling the stories behind passionate local food artisans and wine makers. And I love hearing back from readers who take the time to tell me when they try a recipe!
I plan to share with you anything I find truly worthy of a place in the kitchen.  It may be an ingredient, a wine, a recipe – anything that enhances our escapades in the kitchen and makes our taste buds smile.  I hope you enjoy it and visit again soon!

The Indian Kitchen is a Blog for those who love cooking and baking specially Indian Food.

Indian cuisine consists of a wide variety of regional and traditional cuisines native to the Indian subcontinent. Given the range of diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic groups, and occupations, these cuisines vary substantially from each other and use locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits.  Indian food is also heavily influenced by religion, in particular Hindu, cultural choices and traditions. The cuisine is also influenced by centuries of Islamic rule, particularly the Mughal rule. Historical events such as foreign invasions, trade relations, and colonialism have played a role in introducing certain foods to this country. For instance, potato a staple of the diet in some regions of India was brought to India by the Portuguese, who also introduced chilies and breadfruit. Indian cuisine has shaped the history of International relations; the spice trade between India Europe was the primary catalyst for Europe's Age of Discovery. Spices were bought from India and traded around Europe and Asia. Indian cuisine has influenced other cuisines across the world, especially those from Europe, The Middle East, North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, and Southeast Asia Etc.