Does any of the Indian food contain the 5th taste, 'umami'?

Umami is a loan word from Japanese, which implies "a pleasant savouriness". This fifth taste is defined as "brothy" or "meaty" and has a specific mouth feel that coats over the tongue. read more

It contains MSG, and hence, contains umami. Its spice mix is so beloved by this country, that Nestle sells it separately in cubes, to be added to any kind of Indian dish, especially gravies. If Maggi can be called Indian food, then it's probably the poster child for umami in India. read more

For decades, the Japanese have believed that umami was a key taste but the West kept disagreeing till, in 2000, scientists found umami receptors on our tongues. Because it is a relatively unfamiliar term, let me try and explain what umami is. Most food writers will use such terms as"savoury, meaty, brothy" etc. read more