Food

For some people, food is just a requirement to satisfy basic needs; for the others, food is more than just a basic requirement , but a pleasure that plays a different role in their understanding of happiness. There are so many different cuisines and food preferences built by cultural and ethnical backgrounds, geographical locations and social classes. Food and popular meals can tell us a lot about the history and traditions of various nations and regions. Meat eating habits, herbs, and crops – everything makes its special contribution to the traditional cuisine and culture. India is a land of spices, Africa is a continent of sauces, Europe discloses artistic  beauty of food and opens up new opportunities and inventions for those who value, love and enjoy eating.

Indian Food is different from the world not only in taste but also in cooking methods and styles. It shows a perfect blend of various cultures and ages. Just like Indian culture, food in India has also been formed by various Civilization, which have their contribution in its overall development and the present form.

Indian food is better known for its spiciness. Throughout India, be it North India or South India or east or west, spices are used generously in food. But one must remember that every single spice used in Indian dishes carries some or the other nutritional as well as medicinal properties which is good for the human body.