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Cuisine in India
The cuisine in India is as vast and wide ranging as its multi ethnic culture. The delicious and the exotic dishes of India are marked by the subtle uses of spices and herbs. Indian cuisines vary widely from region to region. Different regions adopt different cuisines. India is proud to serve the most diverse cuisine in the whole world.

Every region has their own specialties and different way of cooking. The style of cooking, flavor and their specialties change with the landscapes. Most of the Indian cuisines are vegetarian but the Indians also love non-vegetarian delicacies cooked out of fish, lamb, goat, chicken and other meats. Food has always been important to the culture of India.

North Indian Cuisines
The North Indian cuisines are distinctly marked by the Persian influence. Spices are added generously to the dishes prepared in this part of India. Some of the delectable delicacies of north India are biryanis, kormas, koftas, kebabs, Rajma-Chawal, Makki ki roti, sarson ka saag, shahi tukda,tandoori chicken, shami kebabs, shahi paneer, dal makhani and naan .

South Indian Cuisines: Rice is the main ingredient of the dishes in this part of the country. Idli,dosa, sambhar, vada and uttapam are some of the mouth watering delicacies of South India. Apart from this spicy curries rule the tables of South India. The south Indians like adding chilies, coconut oil, tamarind, mustard and spicy seeds to create some of the most delicious delicacies of the world.

East Indian Cuisines
Sweet dishes rule the culinary section of this part of India. Some of the tastiest desserts available here are sandesh, rosogolla, chhena poda, chumchum, goja, and kheeri. Apart from the sweets, you can also taste a wide range of delectable culinary delights.

West Indian Cuisines:
western part of India is famous for its bhel puris, dhoklas, vindaloo and dal batti choorma. Among the sweet delights shrikhand finds itself to be on top of the list. khandvi, ghevar, mawa misri, nawab biryani, dahi keema samosa, Gujarati kadhi, besan ka cheela and Goan fish curry other famous West Indian cuisines.

If you are a foodie, you will simply love the wide range of cuisines available in this country.


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