In light of Global Festival week currently happening across campuses at Kingston University, here is a selection of traditional Indian foods that you have probably never heard of and should most definitely try out.
The Sikh society holds a free food day every year during this week, join in on this year’s activities and learn something new.
1. Jalebi
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AKA Zulbia, it is a deep fried wheat flour base in a pretzel-like shape and is then coated in sugar syrup.
Jalebi is a staple dessert in South and West Asia and parts of North Africa.
2. Saag Paneer
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Saag or Palak is a leaf-based curry made with spinach and fenugreek leaves and mixed with paneer, a type of cheese common in South Asia.
3. Kheer
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Kheer is a rice pudding usually flavored with cardamom, cashews, or almonds.
4. Roti
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Roti is a flatbread that resembles Naan, made from Atta flour.
5. Matar Paneer
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AKA Mutter Paneer is a tomato based curry with peas and spiced with garam masala. The dish is usually served with rice and it popular in North India.
6. Gulab Jamun
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Gulab (also Gulaab) Jamun is a milk-solid dessert drenched in a sugar syrup.
7. Daal
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Daal (also Dal and Dhal) is basically an Indian spiced lentil dish which comes in different colors and consistencies.