Importance of Different Types of Sauces in Indian Kitchens
Sauces are popular flavour enhancers that can be found in nearly every kitchen. From serving as a side condiment to flavouring ingredient in various dishes to being used as a marinade, there are a number of different types of sauces that cover a range of functions in the culinary world. Indians, in particular, are extremely fond of layering flavours that complement each other and for this reason, you will nearly always find various types of sauces in an Indian kitchen. So what exactly is the function of these sauces? The most common, and important function is that they add flavour to our meals. Imagine eating a samosa without a hearty helping of ketchup or tamarind sauce (imli chutney). It seems bland and boring; it seems incomplete. The ketchup or the tamarind sauce is what gives it the flavour packed punch which makes the samosa the beloved snack we all love. In addition to this, different types of sauces have numerous other functions as well. Take a loo...