What is Indian food?
posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 02:12 AM
The food of India is characterised by its highly sophisticated and subtle use of many spices and herbs grown across the Indian subcontinent and also for the widespread practice of vegetarianism across India's society.
Considered by many to be one of the world's most diverse cuisines, each family of Indian cuisine is characterised by a wide assortment of dishes and cooking techniques. As a consequence, Indian cuisine varies from region to region, reflecting the varied demographics of the ethnically diverse subcontinent.
Indian cuisine is generally divided into two main categories: North Indian cuisine and South Indian cuisine. Both of these cuisines vary significantly on the usage of the types of spices and food preparation, however both also share several other commonalities.
India's religious beliefs and culture has played an influential role in the evolution of its cuisine. However, cuisine across India also evolved due to the subontinent's large-scale cultural interactions with neighboring Persia, ancient Greece, Mongols and West Asia, making it a unique blend of various cuisines across Asia. The colonial period introduced European cooking styles to India adding to its flexibility and diversity.
Indian cuisine has also influenced cuisines across the world, especially those from South East Asia.


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