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Spices are the very essence of Indian cuisine and these colorful ingredients are what bind the rich Indian culinary tradition. Like Indian culture, Indian cuisine has also been influenced by the outside invasions on India. These invasions not only brought art and architecture and other customs and beliefs, but also food habits of the invaders. For example if Mughlai cuisine traces its origin to the Mughals, the Goan cuisine is influenced by the Portuguese and it is true for other cuisine of India as well.
The cuisine in the northern and western parts of India is influenced by Central Asia while on the east and north-east of India in West Bengal and Assam respectively, the cuisine show the shades of East Asian cuisine. On the coasts of India, one finds liberal use of fish and coconuts in cooking. If you are on a tour of the western states of India particularly in Gujarat and Rajasthan, you may find a variety of pulses or curry.
The heritage tour of India is perhaps the perfect way to savour the taste of India. Indian heritage does not only include art, architecture, dance and handicraft but also the cuisine that reflects the eating habits in different regions of India.
No tour to India is complete without savouring the flavours of India. So, whichever part of the country you travel, you will find a cuisine or delicacy exclusive to the region. If you are in the northern parts of the country, Mughlai cuisine is worth checking out. Some of the Mughlai dishes you can check out include tandoori chicken, seekh Kebab and tandoori fish. Mughlai food is very rich and uses a lot of ghee, curd, cream and crushed nuts.
On the southern side of India, one gets a variety of gourmet dishes that differ from state to state. Hyderbad in Andhra Pradesh is popular for its biryanis while Kerala is known its dosas, uttpams idlis and vadas. Sambhar is another popular delicacy in South India particularly in Kerala. Kerala has also very unique way of serving meals; food in this coastal state is served on a banana leaf.
Apart from the various well-known cuisine that one can taste, India has a variety of street food. The street food in India is not exclusive to one particular place or region. One can find rows of street vendors virtually anywhere in India serving sumptuous delicacies. Apart from the street food, every state has its own cuisine. If you are on a tour to Rajasthan, you can try Rajasthani cuisine. You go to any state, every state has its own way of cooking and serving its guests.
Most Indian hotels serve different cuisine from different corners of India. Some of them even have speciality restaurants that serve the cuisine of a particular region. Come and tickle your taste buds with Indian cuisine on a culinary journey to India with Heritage in India.
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