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Mushroom

Cultivated mushrooms with a white cap and stem. Primarily grown in Europe and English speaking countries.

Hawai Mix 400 g

Hawai Mix 400 g. A quick and healthy ready-made dish. Rice with green peas, corn and red peppers. A vegetarian dish.

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Indian cuisine

Indian dishes are a true paradise for the senses.

Eyes feast on the beautifully served dishes, the food smells tease with their exotic aromas and the diversity of tastes are truely breath-taking. Each meal consists of an entree - mainly a salad, a main course, pastes, pickles as well as fantastic breads – ćapati that is consumed with vegetables and rice. Indians believe that food is a gift from gods and as such, preparation and consumption of meals requires seriousness, respect and concentration.

Vegetarians through necessity...

Originally, prior to the era of colonialism, meat in India was eaten only by the warrior caste. Currently, the vast majority of Indians are vegetarians through necessity rather than choice... Particularly creative attention is paid to vegetables in the Indian cuisine.

Many interesting dishes are prepared from lentils, beans, zucchini, aubergines and also simple tomatoes, cauliflower or spinach.

Yogurt and sacred cows in India

The ban on eating beef is a consequence of the cult of holy cows and the eating of beef is considered to be a sacrilidge. On the other hand, dairy products such as joghurt (dahi) are especially popular. In many Indian homes, a meal is seen as incomplete without even just a spoonful of dahi. This also has a more practical justification. Caisin, which is contained in dairy products including yoghurt, can effectively quench thirst evoked by terribly spicey meals.

Indian savoir – vivre

Traditional Indian dishes should be eaten with hands by breaking off a piece of ćapati and scooping up some rice with vegetables or meat with it. Naturally, it is also possible to use cutlery. It should be kept in mind that Indians do not drink alcohol with meals but drink water with ice or jogurt (dahi) instead.

A kingdom of spices

As a result of traditions as well as historical factors, Indian cooks have become true masters of spices. The vast majority of India is vegetarian and therefore, the skillful use of spices has become a real art form. Amongst the many herbs and spices that are used in the Indian cuisine, the following must be mentioned: caraway, coriander, turmeric, cardamon, red and green chili, cinammon, saffron, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, aniseed, sesame, onion and garlic.

Curry

Despite its immense popularity, curry is known as a commoner’s dish. Therefore, some Indians despise the word curry as they believe this to be criticism of the served food. However, for many connoisseurs, this spice is a culinary miracle. In spite of its many variations and depending on the cook, there is a range of additions (garlic, ginger, onion, chili peppers and yoghurt) that cannot be omitted in the preparation of a curry dish.

Pure healthy eating

Experts agree that the Indian cuisine is not only tasty but also healthy. The small amount of meat mixed with vegetables or fruit, fried shortly or stewed in a wok plays a big role in this. According to experts, this prevents carcinogenic factor build up in the body and also protects against obesity and diabetes.

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