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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). |
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Kashmiri
Punjabi
Mughlai
Bengali
Maharashtrian
Goan
Gujarati
Rajasthani
Hyderabadi |
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