What You Need to Know
Involves Maillard reaction, emulsification, and fermentation to create balanced and flavorful meals. Utilizes high heat for browning, medium heat for cooking, and low heat for simmering.
Steps
- 1.
Gujarati Thali (Gujarat): Balances sweet (shrikhand), savory (kadhi), and spicy (undhiyu)
- 2.
Maharashtrian Thali (Maharashtra): Contrasts fiery kolhapuri dishes with cooling solkadhi
- 3.
Rajasthani Thali (Rajasthan): Preserves intense flavors through dried ingredients and ghee-based cooking
The Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard reaction