12/02/2021
Indian cuisine reflects an 8,000-year history of various groups and cultures interacting with the Indian subcontinent, leading to a diversity of flavors and regional cuisines found in modern-day India. Later, trade with British and Portuguese influence added to the already diverse Indian cuisine.
Indian cuisine consists of a variety of regional and traditional cuisines native to the Indian subcontinent. Each region has its own traditions, religions, and culture that influence its food.
However, interestingly when it comes to food tastes even Indians divide the subcontinent into two regions namely the Northern flavors and the Southern flavors. It is primarily the dishes from Northern and Southern India that have gained popularity outside India.
With all its exotic ingredients, unfamiliar dishes, and tongue-tingling flavors, Indian cuisine can be both exciting and intimidating. “It’s such a complete world of taste. You combine all the techniques from other cuisines and add magical spices to get a titillating food experience,”
“Indian cuisine uses the whole palette of flavors—Spicy, Sour, Sweet, and Hot all at the same time—making it something that wants to jump off the plate,”
Don’t be afraid to start playing around with cooking Indian food at home. 🙏🙏🙏
