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  2. Indian cuisine - Wikipedia

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    Culture of India. Indian cuisine consists of a variety of regional and traditional cuisines native to the Indian subcontinent. Given the diversity in soil, climate, culture, ethnic groups, and occupations, these cuisines vary substantially and use locally available spices, herbs, vegetables, and fruits.

  3. South Indian cuisine - Wikipedia

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    Food portal. v. t. e. South Indian cuisine includes the cuisines of the five southern states of India — Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Telangana —and the union territories of Lakshadweep, and Pondicherry. There are typically vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes for all five states. Additionally, all regions have typical ...

  4. Diet in Hinduism - Wikipedia

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    Diet in Hinduism signifies the diverse traditions found across the Indian subcontinent. Hindu scriptures promote a vegetarian dietary ideal based on the concept of ahimsa —non-violence and compassion towards all beings. [1] According to a Pew Research Center survey, 44% of Hindus say they are vegetarian.

  5. List of Indian dishes - Wikipedia

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    Pork jarpaa jurpie. Boiled pork with onions, chillies, ginger and garlic from Tripura. Non-Vegetarian [ 1 ] Chak-Hao Kheer. Purple rice porridge from Manipur. Vegetarian [ 1 ] Galho. Galho is similar to khichdi, a dish made from rice and also lentils and also popular in the most parts of North East India.

  6. Jain vegetarianism - Wikipedia

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    It is one of the most rigorous forms of spiritually motivated diet on the Indian subcontinent and beyond. The Jain cuisine is completely lacto-vegetarian and excludes root and underground vegetables such as potato, garlic, onion etc., to prevent injuring small insects and microorganisms. The diet also helps prevent the entire plant from being ...

  7. Tamil cuisine - Wikipedia

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    Tamil cuisine is a culinary style of Tamil people originating in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu and neighboring Sri Lanka. [1] Meats, along with rice, legumes, and lentils, are popular. Dairy products and tamarind are used to provide sour flavors. On special occasions, traditional Tamil dishes are served in a traditional manner, using ...

  8. Customs and etiquette in Indian dining - Wikipedia

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    t. e. The etiquette of Indian dining and socializing varies with the region in India. Some Indians wash their hands thoroughly prior to dining, then eat with their hands, with the use of minimal cutlery (practice followed in some parts of India, in other parts cutlery use is common). [1][2] This practice is historic and premised on the cultural ...

  9. History of Indian cuisine - Wikipedia

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    The history of Indian cuisine consists of cuisine of the Indian subcontinent, which is rich and diverse. The diverse climate in the region, ranging from deep tropical to alpine, has also helped considerably broaden the set of ingredients readily available to the many schools of cookery in India. In many cases, food has become a marker of ...