After the rituals were complete, we all walked through the archway into the hotel. Personally, this part seemed particularly touching to me, as the groom's family and friends were participating in the ceremony rather than just observing.
Replace Basmati Rice with small grain Rice if available locally, this is used in traditional recipe. The Hindi word Basmati means fragrant, referring to the nutty flavour and aroma of this long grained Rice.
Next, we entered the ballroom where the main ceremony would take place. We sat in rows facing a large stage which was decorated beautifully, and we were given programs so we could follow along with the ceremony. Each one may differ, so this ceremony isn't an example of all ceremonies, but it gives you an idea of what one may be like.
The Hindu wedding ceremony is a long and elaborate ceremony, with every step rooted in website Vedic tradition, signifying various aspects of life that is to follow after the wedding. The mandap a canopy or marriage stage is decorated with flowers and ghee rice with a fire as witness the Hindu wedding ceremony begins.
Heat oil in a wok and add caraway seeds in it. Add ginger garlic paste, sliced vegetables and fry for another minute. Add garam masala, salt, chilly powder and the ground fried onion paste in it and fry for one more minute. Beat the curd lightly with a fork and pour it over the vegetable mix in the wok. Add 1/2 cup water if the curd is too thick and let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes at medium heat.
Spices are the heart and soul of Indian cooking. The spices used in Indian cooking are dried seeds, berries, bark, rhizomes, flowers, leaves, and chilies. These may be dried or fresh, pods or seeds, roasted, ground or put into hot oil to expel their flavors. A combination of spices is called masala. All Indian food is served with either rice or bread, or a combination of two.
Nigella seed-Also known as fennel flower. It has a pungent and slightly bitter flavor with a hint of sweetness. It is a small, black, sharply pointed seed that is commonly used in Bengali cooking.