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About India
India is situated in the Northern Hemisphere, just above the equator. The size of India is 3,287,590 which makes it the 2nd largest country in Asia and 7th largest in the world. India is also the 2nd most populated country in the world and Asia with the population of 1,242,960,000 (April 18, 2014). India is known for its monuments, clothing, holidays, and food. All of these aspects make India a very popular country, however in this presentation we will be talking about the food of India. Indian food consists of lots of vegetables, spices, herbs, grains, rice. Significant portion of Indian food is Vegetarian because of religion and beliefs. Some Indian dishes also include chicken, lamb, fish and other meat. Main Indian cuisine can be split into four category: North Indian, South Indian, East Indian and West Indian.
Regions
India contains diverse cultures and rich culinary heritage has developed. India is divided into four regions, with the cuisine varying from area to area based on climate and agriculture. Cuisine from northern India uses cream and oil. Southern Indian cuisine is less greasy, with most dishes being roasted or steamed, and coconut is very common. Eastern India is known for its desserts and western has a variety of cooking styles.
North Indian Food:
States Include: Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
North Indian food can be both vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian. North Indian curries usually have thick, moderately spicy and creamy graies. The use of dried fruits and nuts is fairly common even in everyday foods. The main ingredients of North Indian foods is onion, garlic ginger. People from Punjab are great in making tandoori food. Northern India has a mixed climate and incorporates more breads. Northern breads are unleavened and include naan, chapatis and rotis. Cooking oils are commonly used in North India include sunflower and
India is situated in the Northern Hemisphere, just above the equator. The size of India is 3,287,590 which makes it the 2nd largest country in Asia and 7th largest in the world. India is also the 2nd most populated country in the world and Asia with the population of 1,242,960,000 (April 18, 2014). India is known for its monuments, clothing, holidays, and food. All of these aspects make India a very popular country, however in this presentation we will be talking about the food of India. Indian food consists of lots of vegetables, spices, herbs, grains, rice. Significant portion of Indian food is Vegetarian because of religion and beliefs. Some Indian dishes also include chicken, lamb, fish and other meat. Main Indian cuisine can be split into four category: North Indian, South Indian, East Indian and West Indian.
Regions
India contains diverse cultures and rich culinary heritage has developed. India is divided into four regions, with the cuisine varying from area to area based on climate and agriculture. Cuisine from northern India uses cream and oil. Southern Indian cuisine is less greasy, with most dishes being roasted or steamed, and coconut is very common. Eastern India is known for its desserts and western has a variety of cooking styles.
North Indian Food:
States Include: Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
North Indian food can be both vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian. North Indian curries usually have thick, moderately spicy and creamy graies. The use of dried fruits and nuts is fairly common even in everyday foods. The main ingredients of North Indian foods is onion, garlic ginger. People from Punjab are great in making tandoori food. Northern India has a mixed climate and incorporates more breads. Northern breads are unleavened and include naan, chapatis and rotis. Cooking oils are commonly used in North India include sunflower and