Indian Cuisine

Spices, herbs and vegetables – this is the base of Indian cuisine. The cooking techniques vary from region to region and even every family of the country has its own culinary traditions. The motto of Indian cuisine is the use of the variety of spices to enhance the basic flavor of a particular dish. Indians prefer milk products like ghee (used as a cooking medium) and curd or dahi. North-Indian meal consists of Chapatis (unleavened bread baked on a griddle), Kheer (a form of rice pudding), fried vegetables, curries, curd, chutney, and pickles. The main ingredient of South Indian food is rice which forms the basis of every meal. Among the dishes which are worth trying Pachadi (dry and curried vegetables and a curd preparation), Idli (steamed rice cakes) and many others. National cuisine of India is closely connected with the religion. The Hindu vegetarian tradition is widespread in India, although many Hindus eat meat now.