Indian Food Culture
India is stand as one of the
most diverse country in the world because of 100 plus languages over 700 plus
tribes and every major religion some
cities are largest populated in the world
and same time few are isolated as almost no societies in india over the century
there have been a significant fusion of cultures
between religions like buddhists hindus muslim jain 6 and various tribal
populations india also known for birthplace of many religion like hinduism
buddhism sikhism and other religions india is socially culturally and linguistically
remarkably diverse other than hindi and english there are 22 plus schedule languages
recognized by the indian constitution however there are another 400 known and unknown
languages spoken in india
which created incredibly unique combination
of asian and western culture we will learn more about indian habits and trends
on food and related etiquettes most of the indian values culture and foods are
based on our religious
As they eat mostly chapatis and dry curries
while the same time south indians use more rice and wet curries and it creates scope
of using whole hands in both cases they tried not to use their left hands as
per indian etiquette this is usually considered unclean and offensive too the
left hand is kept clean and sometimes used for things like holding a glass or
plates if you are eating in a standing position indian believe that eating with
your hands give you the feel of food and eating with spoon or fork adds a
metallic taste to the food so if you are attending any ceremony or occasion
wash your hands before eating or serving food besides.
fingers been hit revocates they
prevent your mouth from burning when the hot food is put inside other than that
you tend to eat slower when you die with your hands.
one must thoroughly wash hand with
soap and water before eating this practice make the eating process very
hygienic indian treat their guests with at utmost respect and hospitality attitude
is a motto that almost all indian follows with utmost dedication and compassion.
Hospitality is valued by all religion whether hindu muslims or Sikhs hindus are
taught to treat a guest as a god providing hospitality is an important responsibility
for every muslim even the poorest of the poor treat their guests to all kind of
luxuries serving longer to large.
crowds on daily basis is very common
practice in sikhism at gurudwaras sweets flower or fruits are common as gift
while visiting any ceremony or parties people usually don't open their gifts in
the presence of gift givers gift of money with odd number are thought to be
auspicious indian typically have a relaxed approach towards time keeping and
punctuality.
People mostly sit on low seats
or on the floor man may sit with black cross in indian style or fold it to one
side women sit with lag off to one side while having their foods many indians
don't eat on plates especially in southern part of country they like to eat on
a banana leaves.
Disposable leaves bowls and red clay cups are very common in villages of india
at some homes a guest is served
while everyone sit around often the men eat first while the women serve them same
time in muslim they often eat communally from the same bowl or same big plate a
typical meal in india may include a variety of dishes different dishes such as
meat lentils rice vegetable and breads are placed in different size of balls
and thallies.
After the meal is over guests are given
a towel and expected to wash hands at sink
after meal. many indians have pan
rather than sweets or desserts in some places rock sugar or roasted sugar
flavored fennel seeds are offered as a breath freshener our host served their
guests a cup of tea or coffee if an indian use cutlery they use in british
style spoon in their right hand and fork in their left hand and push food with
the fork on the spoon and eat with
their right hand using the spoon same
time in india many restaurant do not have any utensils at all to offer to their
customers and after meal restaurant offered water pictures or finger ball at
their table to clean their guest hands in most of the ruler area in india even in
present days.
Water cooled in natural ways in clay pots and guests are offered a glass
of water when they arrive most of indian in present day also tilt their head
back and pour water in their mouths with their lips not touching the glasses
while in many of urban places in india sometimes alcohol is also offered to
guests before the meal or if not alcohol then in alternate they
May offer soft drink tea or coffee throughout
the nation our meal consists mostly of rice wheat and roasted Bengal gram or
some other pulses you find the maximum vegetarian food in gujarat rajasthan and
the southern part of the country while you will find. mostly non-vegetarian
dishes from the central part of geography bengal and in all part of northern india
it is also interesting to know that the cooking style of central asia persia
and afghanistan has strongly influenced the specific cuisines of Kashmir every
caste tribe town
Village and religions have a panoply
of traditional ceremonies that are observed with the intuism and white
participations here are some important points to be taken care of while having
food at home or at any celebration fire is sacred so generally guests are not
invited.
Into any kitchen and should
never throw anything into the fire don't spit a stubbing cigarette anywhere find
the nearest bathroom to spit on an ashtray to stab the cigarette more unpleasant
habits like bleaching loudly gargling after meal and making odd noise while
eating need to be avoided indians typically offer lots of food but it is also
considered rude to leave food on your plate do not smoke in front of any person
who belongs to the sixth community served in a hierarchical order guest of
honor men and then kids are women do not make much noise or do not talk with food
in your mouth up in between as to be excused.
Cuisine and food in india are not
only integral to the culture of india but they also been significant
contributor to india how to clear the dishes unless it is not acceptable in
that customs cuisines and food in india are not only integral to the culture of
india but they have also been significant contributor to india's popularity
worldwide while the cooking style vary from region to region indian food has
universal appeal for its ex intensive use of spice and health like indian dance
religion practice language and clothes you will also find a great diversity of food
throughout the country even region of our country is famous for a particular
dish and ingredients once again on behalf of history.
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