Desi Chinese

The Indian Chinese cuisine or more commonly known as Desi Chinese is an adaptation of Chinese cooking techniques and seasoning to Indian tastes. Desi Chinese is said to have originated from a small Chinese community that lived in Kolkata. Today, Desi Chinese is an integral part of Indian household cuisine.

The cuisine is believed to have originated from the Chinese of Kolkata and Chinese food is still popular there. At present, the Chinese population in Kolkata stands at approximately 2,000. Most of these people are of Hakka origin and reside in the Chinatownregion of Kolkata. Chinatown still boasts a number of Chinese restaurants specialising in Hakka cuisine and Desi Chinese variants.

Foods tend to be flavored with spices such as cumin, coriander seeds, turmeric, etc. Hot chilli, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, dry red chilis, black pepper corns and yogurt are also frequently used in dishes. This makes Desi Chinese food similar in taste to many ethnic Chinese dishes.

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