Indian cuisines
• Today, I'm taking you on a delicious journey through the
incredible diversity of Indian cuisine! India, a land of vibrant
cultures and traditions, boasts a culinary landscape as rich and
varied as its geography. From the snow-capped peaks of the
Himalayas to the sun-kissed shores of the southern coast, each
region offers a unique flavor profile that reflects its history,
climate, and local produce. Let's start our journey in the north,
where we encounter the robust flavors of Punjabi cuisine. Think
butter chicken, dal makhani, and tandoori delicacies, all bursting
with spices like garam masala and ginger. Moving east, we
discover the delicate artistry of Bengali cuisine, renowned for its
fish curries, sweet delicacies like rasgulla, and the subtle use of
mustard oil and poppy seeds. Descending south, we encounter
the fiery flavors of South Indian cuisine. Idli, dosa, and vada,
made from fermented rice and lentils, are staples here. Coconut
milk, tamarind, and curry leaves lend a distinct
North indian cuisines
• North indian cuisines consists of spicy creamy
flavours and textures. Cuisines comes from
punjab, chandigarh and other states of north
india
• Eg. Butter chicken
Dal makhni
South indain cuisines
• South Indian cuisine, includes the cuisines of
the five southern states of India—Tamil Nadu,
Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and
Telangana—and the union territories of
Lakshadweep, and Pondicherry
Masala dosa
Idli sambhar
East indian cuisines
• The east of India is renowned for its distinctive
meat-based dishes. The use of various meats –
from pork, duck, pigeon, mutton and chicken
to beef, wild game and other sources of
protein like insects – is central to many
traditional dishes.
• Fish curry
Litti chokha
West indian dishes
• Western India is a loosely defined region of India
consisting of western states of Republic of India.
The Ministry of Home Affairs in its
Western Zonal Council Administrative division
includes the states of Goa, Gujarat, and
Maharashtra along with the Union territory of
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
• Vada paw
Dhokla
• Indian cuisine consists of a variety of regional and
traditional cuisines native to the Indian subcontinent.
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 and Islam, cultural choices and
traditions. Historical events such as invasions, trade
relations, and colonialism have played a role in introducing
certain foods to India. The Columbian discovery of the
New World brought a number of new vegetables and fruits.
A number of these such as potatoes, tomatoes, chillies,
peanuts, and guava have become staples in many regions
of India.
