Food is one of the best and certainly one of the most enjoyable ways to understand and appreciate other cultures.
Known for its unique flavours and spices, Indian cuisine is extremely popular globally. It’s no secret that Indians love to eat and are obsessed about their food. Every state in India has its own distinct cuisine and speciality. While McDonalds, KFC, Dominos has taken over; the traditional cuisine are still alive in this country.
Geographical location influences the style of preparation and type of cuisine. North Indian cuisine reflects an extravagant Mughal inspired Awadhi cuisine while each of the regions in South India has distinct tastes yet there is some familiarity of flavours that binds the food of southern India together. Tamilnadu has Chettinad cuisine, from Kerala comes Malabari cuisine to name a few. Even within West Indian cuisine, there are distinct regional influences, with individual styles arising out of several states, including Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. Maharashtra’s coastal location is responsible for its fish and coconut milk-dominant cuisine. Gujarati cuisine is mostly vegetarian.
Goa has a unique blend of Indian and Portuguese culinary elements. The north-eastern states have a different and distinct food habit from rest of the Indian states. These are also the most organic and the healthiest that the Indian platter offers, with minimal use of oil and spices.
