Mughals and Mughlai Food

Mughals invaded India on sixteenth century. They brought exotic spices, dried fruit and nuts and new cooking methods. 'Mughlai' dishes as they are called have lots of milk and cream with spices to make rich and spicy meal. Mughlai cuisine includes many famous dishes such as Kormas, Pasanda and Biryani, Jalfrezi, raan (roast lamb) and Pulau. Moghal chefs are responsible perfecting aromatic creamy sauce made with ghee, cream, garlic and onions.