Indian Food And Culinary Traditions
India and Indian food goes hand in hand. Food holds a great importance in the culture and tradition of India. Not only the Indian food is finger- licking delicious but, also holds a great nutritional value. All the vegetables, legumes, herbs, grains, etc are loaded with one of the other important nutrients. This makes Indian cuisines one of the healthiest cuisines in the world menu and that too, without compromising on overall health of a person. Food and special cuisine are very important in the Indian lifestyle. Families pride themselves on serving the best food when they visit with friends and family. There is also a wide variety of dishes and cooking techniques when making Indian food. Different spices are often utilised, so the food is extremely flavorful. The history of Indian cuisine goes all the way back to 7000 BCE when sesame, eggplant and cattle were introduced. Around 3000 BCE the spices turmeric, cardamom, pepper and mustard were first used (these spices are e...
