| Indian-Chinese cuisine emerged as a result of the | | | | and more Indian-like version of the classic dish; chili |
| migration of Chinese to the Indian subcontinent many | | | | cauliflower, marinated in hot peppers and garlic and |
| decades ago. Most came from the Indo-China border | | | | deep-fried; and Hakka noodles. |
| for, among other reasons, employment and political | | | | The noodle dish that takes its name from the |
| refuge. A feast of Indian Chinese fusion food can be | | | | Chinese province of Hakka is one of the more |
| enjoyed at Indo Munch Restaurant. | | | | popular Indian-Chinese dishes. Narrow and flat, almost |
| As with Indian cooking, Chinese cooking is provincial | | | | square in shape, Hakka noodles are made with durum |
| and the staple is rice. Some regions use more spices | | | | wheat, with or without eggs. The vegan variety is |
| than others, and the types of dishes vary. But when | | | | still rich in flavor, but light. |
| Indians went to Chinese restaurants in India, they | | | | Hakka noodles, usually served as a main course, are |
| were looking for spicy Chinese food. What emerged | | | | stir-fried with cabbage, carrots, red bell peppers, and |
| was a cuisine that merged Indian spices, which suited | | | | snow peas. They're not especially saucy in the pan, |
| the local tastes, with classic Chinese recipes and | | | | but a hot, vinegar-based sauce and soy sauce |
| cooking techniques. In addition, dishes evolved that | | | | accompany them at the table. And though Indians |
| suited the large Indian vegetarian population. And so | | | | eat their cuisine with their fingers or, in more formal |
| Indian-Chinese food -- Indian spices and seasonings | | | | settings, a fork, the Indo-Chinese continue, as |
| overlaid with Chinese techniques -- was added to the | | | | always, to use chopsticks. |
| other culinary traditions. | | | | For delectable varieties of spicy and tasty Indian |
| Some popular dishes include dumplings in a hot, | | | | Chinese food is the place which is a fusion cuisine. |
| sweet, and sour sauce; Chinese fried rice, a spicier | | | | |