Afro Indian fusion food is one of the latest addition to the fusion food category. Currently it is getting the well-deserved recognition. Diners around the world have become more adventurous and curious and looking for new cuisine to try out. Their curiosity to step outside their regular culinary zone and try out new dishes have made the space for various foods around the world.
Afro Indian fusion food is one of the latest addition to the fusion food category. Currently it is getting the well-deserved recognition. Diners around the world have become more adventurous and curious and looking for new cuisine to try out. Their curiosity to step outside their regular culinary zone and try out new dishes have made the space for various foods around the world.
When it comes to East African cuisine, it is also a wide variety of foods which are influenced by different cultures. This resulted an array of foods with varied flavors and cooking techniques. East African foods also are cooked with various spices which gives strong flavor. Black pepper and cinnamon are two of the key ingredients used in the cuisine which provides the intense flavor.
There is a whole range of East African and Indian foods which are especially popular among those who enjoy spicy and flavorful cuisine. Though these foods are not always spicy. Below you can have an idea about some of the world famous foods from India and East Africa.
Zanzibar Kuku Paka is a dish of chicken cooked in coconut sauce. The flavor from turmeric powder, black pepper, green chilies and coriander adds to the unique taste of this curry. This curry is often served with rice as well as flat bread. And some prefer to enjoy this curry with French bread as well.
Sheekh Kebabs are basically spicy ground meat formed into the shape of a sausage in a skewer. These are ideally grilled on a coal fire which gives their unique smokey flavor. Often these are eaten with green chutney or raita though it is optional. The meats used for these kebabs are mostly ground beef, lamb or mutton. But chicken kebabs are also available. Minced meat marinated in garlic, ginger, cumin, green chili and coriander makes the very unique taste of these kebabs. They are often served as starters or snacks.
Cayenne Piri Piri Chicken is a chicken dish which is marinated in a chili pepper marinade and grilled to perfection. The unique taste of this dish mainly comes from the marinade. Some of the commonly used ingredients are cayenne pepper, black pepper, paprika, cumin, vinegar and ginger. But of course the recipe varies depending on where it is made. They can be served with rice or flatbread.
Samosa is a triangular shaped pastry with a spicy potato and meat filling fried till golden brown. And there are vegetable samosas as well. For vegetables samosas most commonly used vegetables are green peas, carrots and potatoes. These can be enjoyed as a snack as well as an appetizer. Traditionally chutney also served with Samosa but that is up to individual preference.
If you are a lover of spicy food, Indian or East African food is a great choice for you. There is a wide range of foods to explore and pick and choose your favorites.
