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Tapas culture in India
IT would appear that the world is embracing Spanish tapas culture, with the casual and social eating style reaching the plates of top Indian restaurants.
In Spain, tapas is more than just food. It is a way of life, a way of socialising. It is woven into the social fabric, when you are hanging out with loved ones. It is the perfect accompaniment to a good glass of wine or a beer.
Tapas is also a great way to explore a wide range of Spanish foods quickly. Bitesized portions mean you can try a regional cheese, cured ham, olives, tortilla, bread, seafood and much more.
Numerous Indian restaurants have pounced on the idea of serving tapas, introducing specially curated menus. These are prepared to be enjoyed in a social environment with drinks just like in Spain.
The tapas culture bares some resem blance to Indian appetisers, with the likes of onion bhajis, samosas and pakoras being perfect bitesized accompaniments to a beer or wine.
Tapas in Spanish literally means lids. The tradition comes from 13thcentury tavern owners who would cover customers’ drinks with a slice of bread, ham, or cheese to keep out insects and dust.
