Foods of India (A Taste of Culture)

Explores the foods, cooking traditions, customs, eating habits, and food sources of India. Topics include favorite dishes, snacks and sweets, traditional holiday meals, and the preparations and traditions associated with these foods. India is the largest producer of spices in the world. Readers are treated to more than the delight of learning, this book about India offers a rich array of culinary and cultural elements. While creating their own versions of the country's featured recipes, readers will also learn unforgettable details about its geography, history, health, daily life, celebrations, and customs. Readers learn about India's colorful, fragrant, and delicious foods, from simple tasty snacks to meals served to honored guests. Describes the regional cuisine of India, including information on traditional dishes, and provides recipes for such famous Indian dishes as lentil dal, chicken tikka, and coconut barfi A simple guide to the different foods, cooking traditions, customs, eating habits, and food sources found in the various regions of India Introduces readers to the foods, cooking traditions, customs, eating habits, and food sources of India.