Orissa Cuisine, Indian food is delicious and has the influence of several neighbouring states. Gujarati Cuisine refers to the native dishes prepared in the various regions of the state which is primarily vegetarian and influenced by Jainism. Rajasthani Cuisine has been influenced by Rajput and Brahmins as well as by its arid topography. It is a place known for its variety of lip smacking snacks. West Bengal cuisine has been developed and embellished through lots of sources as Bengal had different rulers through the ages. Sindhi cuisine cites to the native cuisine of the Sindhi people from the Sindh region, now in Pakistan. Sindhi food is widely consumed by Indian people as many Sindhis migrated to India post partition. Kashmiri cuisine has been influenced by Hindu Pandits and by the dishes of Afghanistan, Central Asian and Persian. Punjab, the land of abundance has a cuisine, which caters to the characteristic needs of its people. Goan cuisine is a combination of different influences i.e. Portuguese, Hindu and Christian through the centuries. Tamil Cuisine is famous for its aroma, flavour and scrumptious taste.
Tamil Nadu is renowned for using variety of spices and rice is the staple food of this region. Maharashtrian cuisine refers to the distinguished Marathi dishes both of coastal and interior areas. Cuisine of Kerala comprises both vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes. This cuisine is a mixture of native and foreign dishes adapted to the taste of Kerala. Bihar cuisine, Indian food, is spicy and an end product of different culture and civilisation. East Indian Cuisine is exclusive and unsurpassable for its wide assortment. The cuisine of East India consists of the dishes from states like Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Orissa. Mangalorean cuisine is popular for its distinct flavour which is quite spicy. Mangaloreans are fond of rice in different forms- red grain rice, sannas, pancakes, rice rottis, and neer dosa. Fresh coconut is an integral part of Mangalorean cuisine. Andhra cuisine is largely vegetarian but the coastal areas have a large repertoire of seafood. Karnataka`s cuisine is characterised by distinct textures, flavours and tastes Cuisine of Sikkim comprise of cuisines of various groups like Lepchas, Bhutias and Nepalis. In Sikkim to Rice is the staple food. Tamil Nadu is famous for its extravagant feasts containing lip-smacking culinary. Assortment of Uttar Pradesh cuisines originates from royal kitchens as well as from the street corners and sweetmeat shops. Recipes and cooking techniques from the state have influenced the fine dining scenario across the country. The Marathas ruled in Tamil Nadu for 12 years and they had great influence in the Tamil Nadu cuisines. Muslim Influence on Indian Cuisine brought about a radical change with the variety in cooking. Delhi Cuisine has been influenced by the Mughal emperors. Old Delhi is known for both vegetarian and non vegetarian cuisine. Among the Indian regional cuisine, North East Indian Cuisine is indigenous and influenced by neighbouring countries. The cookery of the Central Indian Cuisine, the cuisine is termed as `Diversity of Cuisine`. Awadhi Cuisine comprises of the dishes of Lucknow. The cuisine has both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Awadh has been influenced by the techniques of Mughal cooking. |