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All About Indian Food
Food, in India, differs from region to region. Indian cuisine is extremely diverse. It is based not only on the climate of the region but also religious preferences and history; meaning who invaded that part of the country. If one travels even a distance of about 10kms in India, one is apt to hear several different languages being spoken. Indian food too is very diverse. Till some time ago, however, foods from different parts of the country were never as popular as those from North or South India. But today food from Bengal, Goa, Rajasthan, Awadh and other regions, is being consumed with great relish. Today, the variety of food offered in India is enormous making Indian cuisine one of the most varied gastronomic fares around the globe. Ashok Malkani delves on different aspects connected with regional cuisines. Tracing the history of Indian cuisine, he tries to gauge the most popular regional cuisines.
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Hammer Food & Beverage Business Review
Aug-Sept ’21
