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Ajay Chopra

Ajay Chopra

Chef and entrepreneur

BY Ajay Chopra

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Why Indian food's next big shift isn't spice but umami

The deep umami of fermented idli batter, the complexity of slow-simmered saag, the tang and depth of tamarind-based curries, and the savoury richness of meat stock in biryani all showcase how this taste has long been embedded in our food traditions.

Indians have long relished umami-laden dishes without labeling them as such