Traditional Indian Food & World

                                  

Traditional Indian Food & World

 "My Motherland India" is the most populous democracy in the world symbolizing values ​​and devotion.The indigenous people of India are blessed with a class of diversity in cultural choices, soil types,climate,ethnic groups,occupations,religions,languages ​​and major cuisines.

Indian Food and Nutrition

Indian food is most popular for its diversity.Spices makes it most nutritious foods in the world. Traditional Indian food  is not only healthy also but  tasty with lots of benefits. It supports immunity, brain function and many other functions in the human body.Billions of cells in the human body require a wide variety of foods and nutrients.Indian cuisine includes many types of spices, where each spice has many health benefits.We eat seasonal fruits and vegetables for good health and stronger immunity.

Super-foods For Health

Pearl millet,sorghum,finger millet,wheat as well as various rice grains are grown in abundance in India.All these have health promoting properties.There is a variation of pulses in Indian food.Amalgamation of  lentil rice and flatbread vegetables is popular in India since ages.These mixes are perfect protein foods .Green leafy vegetables is a must in our every meal which is an excellent source of nutrients.This is what makes Indian food extremely potential to ward off cancer and reduce the risk of chronic illness.

Indian Food Culture With Taste

In the Indian plate,each bowl has a smaller size which includes 2-3 types of lentils,vegetables,some rice,flatbread or both,curd,a piece of fruit and salad.Plate also contains assortment of sweet dish which  completes a meal of  all the necessary nutrients in the correct proportions.The beauty of Plate is that it represents the food pyramid of carbohydrates from grains, fiber from fruits and vegetables, and nutrients from dairy products such as curd.It is a balanced diet where diversity is at its best.

Traditional Indian Food Recipes

Various types of cooking oils are available in India.From mustard oil to peanut,sunflower,olive,sesame,coconut,groundnut and rice bran.There are many healthy varieties of cooking oil in India.Black salt, pink salt and rock salt is used for salty foods.We consume these salts but rock salt is also available in refined form now.In any Indian traditional recipe,choice of oil,salt and spices are the star ingredients.

Blissful Indian Curry

Indian curry,cooked with the right ingredients and preferred  oil is good for immunity.It can reduce inflammation and diseases like diabetes,high blood pressure and heart diseases.It is prepared with curry leaves,tomatoes,turmeric,onion,black pepper and many other spices that have many health benefits.Indian curry has high antibacterial properties as coriander is a must in it which improves digestion,fights diseases and keeps immune system strong.

Nutritious Pickle

Pickles are one of the best probiotic foods you can have.Ground leafy greens,seeds and rock salt makes it highly nutritive.Indian food has always been healthy,wholesome and nourishing because of its organic traditional ingredients.

Indian Food Facts

In Ayurveda,eating is considered as a sensory experience.Hands are the most valuable part.Ayurveda texts reveals that every finger is an extension of the five elements.Through the thumb comes the space,the index finger comes with air,the middle finger is fire,the ring is fine water and the little finger represents the earth.The nerve endings at your fingertips are known to stimulate digestion. Feeling your food is extremely important as when you are about to eat as you become more conscious of taste, texture and aroma.

Traditional Food Of Indian States

Jammu and Kashmir-It is the first stop on this  route.Some of the main dishes are Rogan Josh,Dum Aloo,Goshtaba and Matschgand.

Himachal Pradesh -People are generally non-vegetarian and use meat,lentils,rice but lentils in all their meals.Some of the favorite dishes are Mani,Mandra,Palda,Redu,Bhajeri and Sesame Chutney.. Channa Madra and Shashpati Sabzi are the joys of dinner.

Uttarakhand-Kafuli,Chainsoo,Phanu,Kumaoni Raita and Bhaang ki Chutney are the scrumptious food that represents the tradition.

Punjab-It makes way with maize bread and mustard greens called "Sarso da saag and Makke Di Roti".

Haryana-Gajar Methi ,Sweet Rice,Kadhi Pakora,Bajra Khichdi and Malpua are the authentic food on Haryanvi plate.

Rajasthan-  It represents vegetarian foods like Dal Bati Churma,Mohanthaal and Kalakand.

UttarPradesh.-TandooriNaan,TandooriRoti,RumaliRoti,Paratha,Bajra(flourflatbread),Bati Chokha,Fried Okra,Petha and many more on the list.

Madhya Pradesh- All eyes become green by looking at Indori Palak Puri.Some of the popular food items are Dal Bafla,Poha,Chakki,Kusali,Jalebi and Malpua.

Gujarat -It has breakfast for every hour of the day. Most of the Gujratis are vegetarian. Their  popular foods are Dhokla, Fafda, Khakra and Muthia and Khandvi. The Gujarati thali includes roti, rice, dal or kadhi, vegetables and homemade pickles. Mohanathal is also a popular Gujarati dessert.

Bihar-Some of the popular dishes are Litti-Chokha,Chicken Masala,Sattu Paratha and Fish Curry.

West Bengal-It brings fish to its traditional eats.Some of their popular food are Aloo Posto,Ilish Macher Jhol,Shukto,Mutton Biryani,Aloor Dom,Luchi,Cholar Dal,Lau Ghonto,Fish Ghonto,Mishti Doi and Rasgulla.

Assam -Its food has a different taste.Rice with fish,yogurt,lentils,vegetables,duck meat,chicken, pigeon and pork are their staple food.Spinach khar is extremely popular.

Arunachal Pradesh-People are purely non-vegetarians but their cuisine varies from tribal to tribe. Their main food  is rice with fish, meat ,bamboo shoot and many other dishes of green vegetable. 

Meghalaya- The popular dishes are nakham bichi,dokhlih,momos,tung-rimbai and spicy bamboo shoots.

Manipur- Some of their popular dishes are Chamthong or Kangshoi,Eromba,Morok Mepta,Shigju and Paknam.

Tripura-The traditional cuisine of Tripura is Mui Borok.,fish stew,meat roast and almost every dish that they have includes bamboo shoots.

Mizoram-People are ranked at their best with fish.They are rice eaters and like to add non-vegetarian ingredients to every dish.

Nagaland -Boiled vegetables,fish or meat(either dried with bamboo sprouts or pork) is what Naga loves. Their food is very spicy. Their popular foods are sliced bamboo shoots,Axone,Anisi,fermented dry fish and Akini.

Chhattisgarh-A region where all sweetness begins. Some popular dishes are Muthia(dumplings), Cheela(pancake)and Sabudana khichdi(Tapioca).Pitha is the most favorite dessert.

Goa-The most popular tourist port of call in India is famous for Goan fish curry.It is along the coastal belt so fish and chicken based dishes are used prominently.Seafood lovers would find spread of prawns,crabs,shrimp,mackerel,tuna and salmon.

Kerala-This state known as"God's Own Country"have natives who traditionally prefer serving and eating food on banana leaves.Some of the popular dishes are Idli,Dosa,Appam,Idiyappam and Pathiri. Here you will find  varieties of Sambar and Rasam.

Odisha -Odisha is known as"The land of Lord Jagannath".Food is strongly influenced by Jagannath temple.Odisha gave the first rasgulla to this world.Pancakes,green salad,curries and lentils is their famous food.

Andhra Pradesh-Hyderabad Biryani is an essential in Andhra Pradesh.Its food includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.Some famous dishes are idli,dosa,sambar,upma,curd rice and various curries.

Karnataka-Mysore Dosa of Karnataka is a dosa that ever visitor would love to taste.

Telangana-.The main food items of are Sarva Pindi,Upudi Pindi,Koora,Pulusu and Biryani.Badam Ki Jaali,Semiyan Payassam and Qubani ka Meetha are the most popular sweets that every tourist must try.

Tamil Nadu-Idiyappam is the sheer beauty on your plate from Tamil Nadu.The main dishes are Uttapam,Banana Bonda, Poriyal, Idli,Dosa,Sambar, Payasam,Vada and Chicken Chettinad.

Indian Food In The Global Context

The fact that India has the lowest rate of diseases is known to all but the reason behind this ratio is well explained in our old age science books.According to our ancient science,Ayurveda,we are predominately a vegetarian nation and our foods are enriched with surplus of nutrition.Legumes,beans,grains,fruits and vegetables provide us with ample amount of proteins,vitamins,minerals,fibers and carbohydrates.When it comes to spices,the benefits are seemingly endless.The various compounds found in several spices of Indian cuisine are helpful to reduce the risk of cancer.These compounds eliminate cancerous cells from the body and reduce the likelihood of them spreading them in the body.A complete nutrition for healthy survival is served on an Indian food plate.