Cooking outdoors is a joy and a thrill that is hard to compare. But it can be a disaster if you don't plan well for it. As an Indian chef who loves camping and being outdoors, I refuse to compromise on the food I eat. I make sure I pack my kitchen with me, and that way I can take in the outdoors while doing what I love the most.
In May 2021, I took my dog Charlie and drove from Oakland California to St. Louis Missouri to spend some time with Gina's family. I packed my kitchen along with me, so that I could cook while I am away. In this video, I share my process of packing for the journey. What are the important things to take along with me so that I can cook Indian food no matter where I go. Here is the Packing list for Cooking Indian Food on my Cross Country Camping Road Trip:
SPICES:
Powdered spices Dabba
Tarka spices Dabba
Garam Masala spices Dabba
COOKING VESSELS:
1 x Cast Iron Skillet: 14 inch
1 x Handi (4 qt)
1 x Milk pot (for chai)
2 x Large Mise-en-Place bowls
2 x Small Mise-en-Place bowls
4 x Stainless Steel ramekins
1 x Colander
COOKING UTENSILS:
1 x Flat Spoon
1 x Wide Turner (slotted)
1 x Spoon/Ladle
1 x Can opener
2 x Tongs
1 x Peeler
1 x Cutting Board
1 x Measuring spoon
1 x Measuring cup
1 x Camping Cutlery set
CAMPING STOVES
1 x Hot Pot Stove
1 x Jet Boil Stove
3 x Butane Canisters
2 x Jet Boil Fuel Canisters
MISCELLANEOUS
Knife Kit
Sharpening Stone
Sharpening Steel
Cutting Board
Plastic Wrap
Aluminum Foil
Ziplock Bags (assorted sizes)
Garbage Bags
Kitchen Towel
Paper Towel
Toilet Paper
Shop Towel
Muslin cloth
