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Cuisines of India !
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The finest of India's cuisines is as rich and diverse as it's civilization.
It is an art form that has been passed on through generations purely by word of mouth, from guru (teacher) to vidhyarthi (pupil) or from mother to daughter. The range assumes astonishing proportions when one takes into account regional variations. Very often the taste, colour, texture and appearance of the same delicacy changes from state to state.

The hospitality of the Indians is legendary. In Sanskrit Literature the three famous words 'Atithi Devo Bhava' or 'the guest is truly your god' are a dictum of hospitality in India. Indians believe that they are honoured if they share their mealtimes with guests. Even the poorest look forward to guests and are willing to share this meager food with guest. And of particular importance is the Indian woman's pride that she will not let a guest go away unfed or unhappy from her home. Indians are known for their incredible ability to serve food to their guests invited or uninvited.

Food customarily forms the crowning part of most festivities and celebrations. Whatever the occasion Indians eat with great gusto and are adept at finding reasons to feast and make merry. At traditional and festive meals, the thali (plate) or banana leaf is decorated with rangoli (a design drawn with white and colored powders around the edges).

Although the Cuisines in India are variable with state to state but they can be broadly classified under the following categories :

North India Cuisine

South India Cuisine

East India Cuisine

West India Cuisine

Central India Cuisine

North East India Cuisine

(Click on any of the above link to know more about them)

To see much detailed state wise classification of cuisines, click here



For those of you who would like to try hands on experience with some popular Indian recipes, Here are the categorised links :


Recipes by Alphabet

Appetizer or Snack

Main Course Recipes

Most Popular Dishes

Side Dish

Vegetarian Recipes

Non-vegetarian Recipes

Dessert

Festival Delights

Indian Microwave Recipes

North Indian Dishes

South Indian Dishes

Sweet Dishes

And last but not the least is a small briefing here about Indian Dining Etiquette

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Information Courtesy :

http://www.india-tourism.net/cuisine.html
http://www.indianmirror.com/cuisine/cuisine.html
http://www.food-india.com
http://www.gadnet.com/recipes.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuisine_of_India

P.S.: The information given here is according to the best of my knowledge and as I was able to find through various medias. Therefore any updations / suggestions are welcome.

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27 Feb 2007 05:26
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Quoting from [Braham S Aggarwal]: Nice Braham. But in China not available, please send some ready made. [em30]

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27 Feb 2007 07:00
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Replying to [Braham S Aggarwal]: Wow! It looks great. I am very glad that you put this together.
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27 Feb 2007 07:22
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Replying to [KILOIA]: You are a very practical man.
27 Feb 2007 07:24
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Replying to [Braham S Aggarwal]:

Wonderful Braham! Now I have got to try some of the recipes and hope it will be successful! But if not, at least I learned from this posting about some of the great Indian cuisines, dining etiquette, etc.

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27 Feb 2007 11:21
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Quoting from [macs2005]: macs2005, if you make please invite me..last two years, I haven't even tasted them.

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27 Feb 2007 18:07
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Replying to [Braham S Aggarwal]:I never eat Indian foods. I don't know how it taste?[em28]
27 Feb 2007 20:44
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Quoting from [Leena]:

Replying to [Braham S Aggarwal]:I never eat Indian foods. I don't know how it taste?[em28]


Try for once some well prepared Indian food and you will become fond of it.

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27 Feb 2007 21:30
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Replying to [Braham S Aggarwal]:

Great Braham Jee..
it has been passed a long time that I tasted our DESI foods..
since I saw your post.. I rememberd what my mother usually cooks for me.. Bhindi Gosht with Aaloo, Chapati.. and Kheer..
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28 Feb 2007 00:37
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Replying to [Braham S Aggarwal]: I have to start buying more spices. Fortunately there is a large Indian community in Ashdod and a number of Indian spice stores. I can see that there is a complexity of flavor in this cuisine. I seems not to be so heavily meat reliant .It will probably prove to be more healthful as well as more affordable for most people. [em1] You deserve more than ten points.[em19] Someone should make this moderator recommended or something. [em17]
28 Feb 2007 01:21
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Replying to [kivi]:

You can print the recipes and take them to Indian spice store and they might help you in choosing the proper ingredients and assist you in understanding the recipes better.
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