Global Recipes You Can Replicate In Desi Kitchens

Desi kitchens are not equipped with modern appliances, but home chefs have also been expanding their culinary knowledge beyond the boundaries of Indian cuisine. Your everyday machines can be used to prepare international delicacies, facilitating a diverse show of dishes on your table. From Italy to Mexico, you can throw a themed party and leave your guests impressed with your evolving cooking skills.

But note that you will need help from modern-day appliances like a hand blender to get the right consistency and texture. Usha has one in their collection of kitchen appliances. It features a stainless steel shaft and blades that promise no chemical leeching into your food and a hygienic preparation of your favourite dishes. Here is how it can be your ultimate partner in preparing global dishes.

Ratatouille Puree (France)

After seeing Ratatouille, many people hopped on the wagon to replicate the recipe at home. Remy, a rat playing the lead, quite efficiently showed the entire recipe. One of the key ingredients was the sauce that you can prepare using your Usha’s hand blender. Take a cylindrical container and crush tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, garlic, herbs, and eggplant using the blender. Add this puree to prepare the base for colourful veggies, and top them with the same.

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Smoothie Bowls (Global)

Since people started eating healthy and became health-conscious, different kinds of smoothie bowls have been flooding the internet. People across parts of the world have been creating these fun, antioxidant-rich, and wholesome amalgamations of ingredients. To prepare these, use the hand blender to crush fruits and vegetables with yoghurt to create a creamy base. Top it with crushed granola bars, fresh fruits, and nuts. These are delicious, rich in calories, and known to curb cravings.

Tom Kha Soup (Thailand)

Whoever goes to Thailand comes with a page full of appreciation for tom kha soup, a regional delight prepared by blending ginger, lemongrass, chillies, and garlic. You can use the hand blender to create the base with a perfect consistency. Cook it later with coconut milk, veggies, mushrooms, and tofu. Once the ingredients start simmering, add soy sauce. Turn off the flame when the desired consistency is reached. Your desi kitchen will soon become the gateway to Thailand.

Gazpacho (Spain)

Gazpacho is a cold soup enjoyed in Spain, and it can be a perfect addition to the summer spread at your home. Use the hand blender to puree cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, onion, oil, salt, and vinegar. Once you have a smooth paste, add more water to adjust the consistency and leave it in the fridge to chill. When you are ready to serve, add croutons for the crunch and garnish with fresh herbs and greens from your kitchen garden.

Miso Dressing (Japan)

Miso paste, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, and water can be whisked with a hand blender. It is known for its umami notes, creamy consistency, and an inexplicable mouthfeel that leaves you asking for more. It is used in Japan as a dressing for salads and to elevate any recipe. You can serve it with steamed, stir-fried veggies and paneer, cucumber raita, or sautéed vegetables, and more.