INDIAN FOOD
Indian food is a mixed food of people of different castes and religions. Different people are found in India, be it North India and West, South or East India, different castes reside in every corner of India where they have their own There are tastes. He prepares his food as per his convenience. People of India prepare their food according to their need and taste. Indian food is prepared according to the season. Summer fruits and vegetables have their own secret in Indian food. Everything in India is many and diverse, Indian food is also equally diverse.
In India, cooking delicious food is an art, that is why it is called cooking in Indian culture. Indian food is a confluence of different types of cooking, it includes Bengali food, Satvik food, Marwari, South Indian food, vegetarian food, non-vegetarian food etc. Different types of spices are used in Indian food, cinnamon, black pepper, cloves, nutmeg, big cardamom, small cardamom, cumin etc. all these spices are found in India and are used daily in every Indian kitchen. Different types of pulses are used in India, like lentils, toor, moong, gram. Various varieties of wheat are also found; along with grains, many vegetables are also grown in India.
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REGIONAL FOOD
North Indian Food
North Indian food is slightly different from South Indian food. Wheat is used extensively in North Indian food. The main crops are wheat and rice. Coarse grains are also used, millet, sorghum, corn etc. Various types of pulses and various vegetables are prepared in daily meals. A lot of seasonal vegetables are prepared. If the weather is cold then winter vegetables like fenugreek peas, radish etc. are used. Similarly, if the season is summer then summer vegetables are prepared.
Chole, gram and rajma are also very popular in North India. Roti has an important place here, roti is made in every house. Especially in North India, roti is made every day. Rotis are made from different types of flour. Rice is also prepared in different ways. Although rice is eaten daily here, roti is eaten more. Ordinary rice, cumin rice, brinjal rice, pea rice, pulao, basmati and parmal rice are used. These states come in North India, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand.
- Jammu and Kashmir-
Jayadat eats non-veg in Jammu and Kashmir. In which Nduru Yakhini is quite popular along with it Rogan Josh, Dum Aloo, Gostba, Lam Curry etc. Different types of tea are also made here, Noon tea, Kahwa tea, Butter tea, Pink tea. - Himachal Pradesh-
Food in Himachal mainly depends on the climate. Dharam is one of the main dishes of Himachal, it is a plate full of delicious dishes. It is made especially during festivals, without it the festivals are considered incomplete. This is a satvik and vegetarian thali. The main food of Himachal Pradesh is Dham. Dham is a local word for feast. Dham: This is a satvik and vegetarian thali. Trust is given to temples in the form of Prasad. Generally Dham includes Mudra, Telia, Chana Dal, Khatta and Bundi Meetha. - Uttarakhand-
Uttarakhand is called the Godland of India. In Uttarakhand, Mandvi roti, Jhangure kheer, Arsa Chausari, Bhang chutney, Vadi Kandli saag, Faadu saag. - Haryana-
The food and drinks of Haryana are desi. Only vegetarian dishes were given preference. People of Haryana do not talk below milk and ghee
Their dishes definitely contain milk and ghee. Coarse grains have a little more priority, like millet khichdi, millet roti, bathua raita, lassi kadhi pakoda, this is mainly called here. Apart from this, rajma rice, kachari chutney etc. - Punjab-
Punjab is also known as the granary of India, apart from this, farming is very good in Punjab. Desi ghee is used extensively in Punjabi food. Some of the best dishes in Punjab which are very famous are Butter Chicken, Shakarpara, Lassi, Chole Bhature, Paratha, Amritsari Fish, Dal Makhani, Paneer Tikka, Punjabi Pakora Kadi, Rajma Rice, Sarson Ka Saag, Maize Roti, Karna Prasad, Cabbage Turnip Carrot Pickle, Pinni etc. - Madhya Pradesh-
Madhya Pradesh comes in the center of India. Which is also called the heart of India. Madhya Pradesh is a very attractive place for tourists, historical buildings, beautiful lakes, excellent tourist places and delicious food are all available here.
There are some famous dishes in Madhya Pradesh like Poha Jalebi, Seekh Kebab, Bhutte Ki Khis, Malpua, Mawa Bati etc.
Like other states, seasonal vegetables are used extensively in Madhya Pradesh. - Chhattisgarh-
Chhattisgarh is called the paddy belt. Chhattisgarh is a major state of India which is also famous for its mines. Some of the dishes which are very popular are Muthiya, Amat, Bara, Fara, Tilgur, Khurma, Bafori, Chilla, Dubki Kadi, etc. - Jharkhand-
Since most of Jharkhand is connected to the forest, its effect is visible in its food also. Some of the most popular dishes of Jharkhand are Disesh, Patita Coriander Chutney, Malpua, Handiya, Thekua, Chilka Roti, Kachari and Bar, Madua Roti etc. - Bihar- Bihari food is known for its diversity. They mainly eat vegetarian food, but Mahi dishes are also eaten. Bihari food is based on tadka. Bihari food is made with simple ingredients and simple methods. Some special dishes of Bihar, Litti Chokha, Balusahi, Sattu, Kadhi ,Bari Chana, Ghugni, Mutton, Kebab, Chicken Korma, Malpua,Khaja
Parwal sweets, Kheer Makhana, Tilkut - Rajasthan–Apart from the historical places for tourists to visit, Rajasthan also has a lot to offer in terms of food. Rajputs were very fond of food, due to which there is abundance of dishes in Rajasthan. From Sakri food to Mashari food, there is a wide variety of dishes here. Rajasthani thali is very famous, which claims that it is a never ending thali. Some common ingredients are beans, lentils, gram flour, maize, barley, millet, bread and dairy products (especially ghee).
Some of the famous dishes are, Laal Maas, Mohan Thal, Dal Bati Churma, Mawa Kachori, Mirchi Bada, Mohan Maas, Kalakand, Ghevar, Onion Kachori, Cardboard Sabzi, Kadi, Masala Buttermilk, Bajra Rab, Khich, Khichdi, Bajra. Ki Roti, Garlic Kick Hatne, Churma Ladoo, Ker Sagri Ka Saag, etc.
South Indian Food
The food of South India is chillier than other states. Generally, tamarind and coconut are used daily in every house here. Sambhar is a common dish. Coconut Chutney, Idli Sambar, Utpamm are some of the special dishes.
South India includes the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka.
- Kerala Cuisine- Chips, Dosa, Uttapam, Pulihara (Tamarind and Lemon Rice), Thotakura (Amaranth-Pigeon Pea Stew, Nadaan Kozhi Varuthu, Shrimp Curry, Karimeen Polichathu, Nadaan Kozhi Varuthu, Thalassery Biryani etc.
- Tamil Nadu- Spicy Rasam is a combination of different flavors in Tamil Nadu. Here too, spices like rice, lentils, tamarind, coriander, chilli, cinnamon, curry leaves, coconut are used extensively in the food. The most popular food dish here is Pongal, it is made with boiled rice in which chilli and dry pulses are added. The most important festival in Tamil is also Pongal but Pongal is a different thing there. Here Pongal is the name of a dish and there Pongal is the name of the festival. Similarities in the food of Tamil Nadu: Breakfast includes Idli, Dosa, Upma, Sambhar, Pongal, Uttam Vada. At lunch, dosa is served with sambar or chutney. Usually, in the night bhajan, a good amount of rice is eaten along with juicy vegetables, sambar, rasam and pariyal, a dish made from various vegetables, mor kalam or kuli kulamb. For non-vegetarian people, the food includes fish, chicken, meat and salmon.
- Andhra Pradesh-The food of Andhra Pradesh is slightly sweet. Various dynasties have ruled in Andhra Pradesh. Was the ruler of the Islamic dynasties of North India since the medieval period. Till the medieval period, North India was infiltrated by the rule of Islamic dynasties, hence the of their culture has left a great impression here. Biryani is a famous dish of Mughals and it is also very famous here in Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabadi Biryani. The food of Hyderabad is spicy. Because Andhra thali has different components. Some unique cooking methods that vary slightly depending on the region are described here. Seafood is also very popular. Rice is eaten more than roti. Fresh grated coconut, coconut milk is added to balance the spiciness. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes are famous in Andhra Pradesh. Many types of seasonal vegetables are also found here. Due to Nizam’s true food habits, there are some Nizam dishes which are very popular here, Hyderabadi Biryani, Hyderabadi Dum Ka Marg, Seekh kebab, korma, roasted meat, beef etc.
East India Food
The variety of food in Eastern India is slightly different, like other states, its food is also different. In these states, food and specific dishes are prepared according to the geographical environment. The food of North Eastern states in India is quite different. North Eastern states not only boast of rich cultural heritage but you will also be amazed to know the variety of food options that they offer. There are some great dishes of Seven Sisters that you must know about.
seven Sisters include Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram and West Bengal.
- Assam-Talking about the food of Assam, the main ingredients in the food prepared here are spices and local herbs. Chillies are used a lot in their food. Breakfast made from boiled rice flour is very popular in Assam. Grated jaggery is added between a cake made of rice and a layer of grated coconut and it is steamed. In Assam, you will also get various types of tea very well. One of the famous dishes of Assam is Khar, which is a vegetarian dish made from meat and spices. Masoor Tenga, Mysore Tenga, is a very famous fish dish in Assam which is prepared with various spices and lemon juice.
Duck meat, curry made from duck meat. Jaak aru bhaji, it is a vegetarian food. Aloo Pitika, another dish in Assam which is prepared from ground potatoes, is Aloo Pitika. - Arunachal pradesh- Arunachal Pradesh is the largest state among the Seven Sisters in terms of area of the North-Eastern state. Tribal castes or live there, their food is a little different, they use rice mostly every day. Along with rice, these people also use maize and millet because tribal castes live here, hence wild tubers are also used here. People say that they make dried fish chudra and eat it with maize roti. Chili is used a lot.Liquor made from rice is the daily drink of these people. Drinking and serving alcohol during any festival is considered auspicious. Some famous dishes of Arunachal Pradesh are,
Pica yellow, which is made from the meat of a bamboo shoot king chili and pork meat, is a type of pickle. Luk ter, Luk ter is made from dried meat, this is also a very spicy dish.
Apong, it is prepared at home. It is made of rice. It is called a type of beer which the people of Arunachal prepare at home. It is prepared like chura sabji, something made from cow’s milk, along with king chilli. Pahak, the hottest chutney of Arunachal Pradesh, is prepared from fermented soybean. - Meghalay- Talking about the food of Meghalaya, vegetarian dishes are also prepared here along with non-vegetarian ones. The Mangali caste here includes many different dishes in their daily diet. Here too, herbs are used a lot and every Their dish is prepared with vegetables and seasonal vegetables.
These are some of the famous dishes of Meghalaya.
Jaadho, which is a very popular dish among the Jadho of the Khasi community of Meghalaya, is prepared with rice and manna. Nakam Boring Belti Chutney, It is prepared from dry fish, the chutney is two empty, it is like an aromatic salad and the meat of pork and fish is finely chopped and mixed with chilli. Doh Niang, also prepared with dried fish and seasonal vegetables. Two rules: This dish comes in the category of very high and delicious dishes. It is made using pork and beef meat. The food history of Manipur is very delicious. These people use both non-vegetarian and vegetarian dishes in their food. - Manipur-The food of Manipur is boiled and less oil is used. use black pepper
Famous dishes of Manipur. Chamthong, one of the most popular vegetarian dishes, is prepared with seasonal vegetables. Arowaba also comes in the popular non-vegetarian dishes of Manipur. It is made using fish. It is made with Moroccan fat-free and boiled fishes. It is a popular dish with a chutney. Pakanam, this non-vegetarian dish looks like potato tikki but it is prepared with lots of soft tasty fish Aloo Congee is a tasty Manipuri dish made with potatoes. It is made with boiled potatoes. - Mizoram-Talking about the food of Mizoram, mostly meat is used and their food is a mixture of North Indian and Chinese elements. Apart from meat, they sometimes use vegetables in their food. Local herbs are mostly used in their food. If we talk about the famous dishes of Mizoram, Bai, this is a famous dish of Mizoram and is prepared from local herbs. Kot Pitwa, also one of the famous dishes of Mizoram, is made from rice flour.
Panch phoron tadka is a very spicy dish, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian make it with seasonal vegetables and non-vegetarian add chicken or meat in it. Bamboo Shoot: This dish is very spicy to eat. It is made by cutting the bamboo shoots into small pieces and deep frying them. - Tripura- The food of Tripura is of Sanskrit variety and is reflected in the hymns of the tribal and non-tribal people. Due to being surrounded by Bangladesh border on all three sides, there is a little flavor of Bangladesh in it.
Mostly fish and vegetables are used in the food here, apart from this, non-vegetarian people also eat mutton, chicken and beef. Some of the famous dishes are mooi berouk, bangoi rice, fish stews, bass maria, maas roasts etc. - Nagaland- Talking about the food of Nagaland, most of the people here are non-vegetarian, they eat dog mutton, chicken and fish. Dog mutton is eaten with great relish in Nagaland. Green vegetables are also available in the markets, but they prefer meat more. One of the famous dishes of Nagaland is Soybean Jutho.
West India Food
Tribal food mainly comes in West Indian cuisine. Brahmin food is also included in this. The food of the tribes and the food of the Brahmins are slightly different. The people who belong to the business community have greatly influenced the food culture and the best example of this is Dhanshak, a curry of meat with lentils and vegetables. Along with this, there is another dish, ulat Paleti which is made with egg and minced meat. Usually it is for breakfast. Similarly, there are many dishes which are traditional Gujarati dishes and some are Konkani dishes. Traditional dishes of three states are available here, Konkani food, Maharashtrian food, Anglo Indian food are also available. Due to its location on the coast, most of the food is dependent on the sea, rice and fish are the common food here.The fishes that are famous to taste here include Kingfisher, pomfret, tuna and Mackerel. Hindu cuisine uses very mild spices and uses less onion and garlic in making the dishes. Most of the roots and shoots of this place are used in abundance in the food here.
Union Territory Dadra Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu along with Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra in Western India.
Maharastra– The state of Maharashtra and Marathi cuisine give a unique identity to our Indian food. Their food remains Marathi style, there are many types of special dishes.
In Maharashtra, rice, jowar, gravel, groundnut and cashew are used a little more.
Meat is used traditionally due to circumstances and culture. In metropolitan cities like Mumbai-Pune, the urban population and the people coming here from other parts of the world are greatly influenced.Udupi cuisine Idli, Dosa, Maharashtra’s most famous vada pav, Sandwiches, Chinese food, Western dishes which are popular in home kitchens today and restaurants. Kanda Poha, Vada Pav, Pav Bhaji are the main dishes in Marathi food and are liked all over India. In Kolhapuri Thali in Marathi Maharashtra you will find many unique dishes of Kolhapur. Similarly, in the Malwa region, the thali prepared on a special occasion has more sea dishes whereas in Kolhapur food, the quantity of mutton is more.
Goa- Goa is a popular tourist destination. It is famous not only for its sea but also for its food. Goa is very popular among Russian tourists. Goan food has the influence of various cultures. Goan cuisine is the result of Arabic, Portuguese and Malabar cuisine. Coconut is added to every Goan dish, without this ingredient Goan recipes are incomplete. Some of the famous recipes of Goa are Chicken Jakoti, it is most famous in Goa. A curry based chicken dish, it is made with coconut, potatoes and other spices. Feijoada is a traditional food of Goa and is derived from Portuguese cuisine. It is made from red beans and pork.
Prawns xec xec is one of the most famous dishes of Goa. This is an authentic dish of Goan cuisine. Gravy based prawn recipe because it is very tasty. Coconut milk is used in this.
Goan fish curry which is a traditional dish of Goa is very famous, the taste of curry is slightly sour, usually pomfret or king fish, fish is used in it.
