Turkish baklava
Turkish confectionery provides a wide selection of pastries made out of pastry dough, nuts ad honey or syrup, where shape and filling determine the type. Baklava is one of such treats.
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India is an ancient land full of rich, vibrant cultures blended together. The same could justifiably be said of its cuisine. Indian food is as diverse as the gods of that exotic land and each speaks in a different voice.
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Turkish confectionery
Turkey is the bridge between Europe and Asia. It shows plenty of Middle Eastern influence in their cuisine, however, Turkey is thoroughly Mediterranean and for a good number of Turkish dishes, you will find a very similar one in Greek cuisine. Not exactly so in their confectionery. It is amazing what it is achieved with a handful of ingredients -pastry or dough, nuts, a few spices, and sugar, honey or syrup.
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Like the cuisine of many cultures, it is the spices in Indian food that make its dishes distinctive. Italian and Mexican food is instantly recognizable. So it is with Indian food, and the native spices are a major factor.
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Indian chutneys
What Indian cuisine dish is complete without some chutney? Not many. This delicious fruit-based spread is more than mere jam - it is a jamboree of healthy flavor.
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