India, a multi cuisine land

India is a land of great diversity. In fact, India is known to be a land of many faces, be it the expansive variety of cultures that coexist in perfect harmony or the huge number of different dialects that are spoken, which probably change after every ten miles. It is a pot that stands steaming hot with the rich flavour of an amalgamation of every perceivable, tangible flavour. And now that we have come to the talk of flavours, it would be impossible to deny that the kind of variety that is offered on the Indian platter makes up a world of its own and is completely irresistible to the eye and taste buds, both at the same time.

It is a general perception that the Indian cuisine stands dominated by a host of curries and that curries in fact are the only offering of the Indian cuisine. But undoubtedly enough, this perception stands defeated in all terms of reality. Those who support the above view are completely oblivious to the ground reality. Flavours of India vary from region to region. And considering the sheer size of the country you can well imagine the extent of assorted combinations you are likely to find on your platter. The reason for such rich diversity could be the expansive layout of the country. Since the country occupies a variety of weather zones, every region was somehow forced to inculcate a unique flavour that would match up to the ambient conditions of the place. So it would be apt to say that the variety of the Indian landscape plays a major role in diversifying not only the kind of dishes but also the colours, flavours, methods of cooking and even the style of cutting the vegetables prior to cooking.

Another possible reason for this assorted variety could be the different faiths, beliefs and religions of different communities. Not only do the people follow different religions, but the faiths stem into different sects and sub sects within them too. In case you are wondering on what is the relationship between one’s religion and the kind of food that he eats, here is the answer. Many religions often impose certain restrictions on the kind of permissible food. While the Hindu Brahmins might not eat onions, garlic and ginger, or even meat for that matter, Christians and Muslims feel that their diet was incomplete without meat. This stark contrast between the favoured eating habits has more or less contributed to the drawing of an invisible boundary between the meat and bread consuming northern regions and the southern regions consuming pulses and rice.

Indian cuisine differs from its western counterparts in the sense that while most of the western cuisines are split into multiple course meals, the Indian meals are served in one go. Indian cuisine is richly flavoured; spicy, hot, sweet, salty, creamy or pungent. It is up to the diner to select the perfect combination in accordance with his preferred likes and dislikes.

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