Going for Indian food restaurant in Madrid? Before going there to enjoy the delicious Indian food, have a look at the keys which make them so delicious. Yes, keys mean key ingredients required for Indian cuisine. These ingredients include black mustard seed, coriander seed, cumin, garam masala, dhal, turmeric etc.

The origin of black mustard seeds is rooted in the Brassica Nigra mustard plants. This black mustard seeds have been found to be the most pungent seeds within the group. Indians add mustard seeds to make the recipes spicy.

Coriander seeds are rooted from the South East Asian regions and it takes a vital part in the Indian masala mixes.

Cumin is actually the dried seeds of Cuminum Cyminum. Cuminum Cyminum belongs to the parsley group. Cumin is popular in every Indian kitchen and restaurants. It is used to prepare curries, chutneys etc. Cumin is usually yellow colored.

 Garam masala can be defined as a blend of ground spices which is the base of almost all Indian recipes. The blend is made of cumin, turmeric, coriander, peppercorns, cinnamon, mace, cardamom etc.

Before cooking dhal can be peas, beans or even lentils. After cooking, these peas, lentils or beans are called dhals.  Dhals occupy a permanent place in the Indian meals or dinners on regular basis.

Turmeric is originated from tropical perennial plant. Turmeric powder is yellow colored. It gives a dish a nice color.

Swagat Restaurant is an Indian food restaurant in Madrid, providing delicious Indian foods in reasonable price. It is one of the best places to eat in Madrid.