INDIAN FOOD

 

India is a very diverse country. Because of this reason you will find thousands of varities of food. If you  visit Northern part of India then you will get another varities of food than Southern part of India. From east to west, and north to south you will get varities of food.In India you will also find a huge variety of Indo-chinese and Indo-Nepali food.Indian food is categorically delicious: its flavors are complex, oscillating between sweet, savory, and spicy; its textures meld creamy sauces with doughy breads and tender meat and vegetables to make the slop of dreams. It's a divine synthesis that is aromatic and sophisticated without being bougie.

What influences Indian Food?😋

Given the diversity in soil, climate, culture, ethnic groups, and occupations, these cuisines vary substantially and use locally available spices, herbs, vegetables, and fruits. Indian food is also heavily influenced by religion, in particular Hinduism, cultural choices and traditions. Centuries of Islamic rule, particularly by the Mughals, also introduced dishes like samosa and pilaf.

Historical events such as invasions, trade relations, and colonialism have played a role in introducing certain foods to this country. The Columbian discovery of the New World brought a number of new vegetables and fruit to India. A number of these such as the potato, tomatoes, chillies, peanuts, and Guava have become staples in many regions of India.Indian cuisine has shaped the history of international relations; the spice trade between India and Europe was the primary catalyst for Europe's Age of Discovery. Spices were bought from India and traded around Europe and Asia. Indian cuisine has influenced other cuisines across the world, especially those from Europe (especially Britain), the Middle East, Southern African, East Africa, Southeast Asia, North America, Mauritius, Fiji, Oceania, and the Caribbean.

Have you ever tried street foods in India?

Chole Bhatture of Punjab

In India you will also find that different towns,cities and states are famous for their street food. In India street foods are very popular among Indians and they love and enjoy very much street foods. I will also try to share more information about some famous street foods of India in my upcoming blogs. Here I am listing some famous street foods of India. If you get a chance to visit India then please try these famous street foods.

• Litti Chokha of Patna, Bihar
• Poha Jalebi of Indore, Madhya Pradesh
• Dabeli of Ahmedabad, Gujrat
• Bhel Puri of Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Dosa of Chennai, Tamil Nadu
• Chole Bhatture of Punjab
• Chicken Biryani of Hyderabad, Telangana
• Chicken Kawab of Jammu and Kashmir
• Paw Bhaji of Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Pucchka of West Bengal
• Papri Chaat of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
• Dhokla of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
• Samosa of Bihar
• Magadhi Pan of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
• Akki Roti of  Banglore, Karnataka
• Makki ki roti and sarso ka saag of Punjab
• Dhuska of Jharkhand
• Daal bati churma of Jaipur,Rajasthan 

Have you ever tried sweets in India?

Rasmalai of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

In India you will also find a huge variety of sweets. In India people give greetings to each other by sharing sweets. From marriage to festivals,from passing examination with a good marks to getting a job, everywhere people greet by saying 'muh meetha ho jaye' means let celebrate by having some sweetness. So, if anyone visits India then he/she should not miss the opportunity to try Indian sweets. Here I am listing some famous sweets of India.

• Rosogulla of Kolkata , West Bengal
• Rasgulla of Bihar
• Jalebi of Jaipur, Rajasthan
• Rabri of Benaras, Uttar Pradesh
• Sandesh of West Bengal
• Kaju Barfi(Katli) of India
• Laddoo of Bihar andUttar Pradesh
• Barfi of Uttarakhand
• Mysore Pak of Mysore,Karnataka
• Rasmalai of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
• Malpua of Odisha
• Peda of Bihar and West Bengal
• Modak of Mumbai Maharashtra
• Soan Papdi of Gujarat
• Gulab Jamun of Bihar
• Tilkut of Gaya, Bihar