India, known as the land of gods is even more famously known as the land of food and appreciated for its perfect blend of herbs and spices. The cooking style itself varies from one region to another and from one culture to another. With such diverse multi cuisines available right at your doorstep, India is a rightful reminiscent of unity in diversity. Its traditional food can make anybody fall in love with it! Different rulers from different cultures and different eras have left their own mark on the Indian platter.
Different types of Indian vegetarian food are:

•    Bengali food:
Loved for its fabulous use of panchphoron i.e. the 5 essential spices which are mustard, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, aniseed and black cumin seed, Bengali food is known for its freshness. They are a perfect blend of sweet as well as spicy!

•    Mughlai cuisine:
Mughlai cuisine is one of the most sought after and famous one which can be traced back to the Mughal Empire. They were the ones who taught us the super-spicy gravies, using almonds and cashew nuts while cooking and have undoubtedly influenced the Indian style of cooking.  

•    Punjabi food:
The cuisine of Punjab has a plethora of mouthwatering dishes to feast on! Right from make-di-roti and sarso-da-saag, this traditional food is a must have! Punjabi dishes are relished by people from all over India and abroad.

•    Rajasthani food:

The spice content as compared to other cuisines is quite high in RajasthanI food. But unlike others, food here is more scrumptious and irresistible. More of ghee is used thereby increasing the nutritional and protein content.

•    South Indian food:
The cuisine of south India is famous for its light, low calorie appetizing dishes. Lots of coconut, rice and tenticles are used to prepare the yummyliciously lip smacking idli, dosa, uttapam and sambar wada.

•    Gujarati food:
Primarily vegetarian, gujarati food is extremely high on nutritional level. Gujaratis have so much to offer that you may get tires but their dishes will not end! From dhokla to faafda, they have dishes for every season, occasion and mood!

Benefits of Indian vegetarian food are as follows:

•    The commonly used turmeric powder or haldi is extremely beneficial for skin and wounds. It makes the skin glow from inside and heals wounds quickly!
•    Ginger and garlic are very good at digesting food and help your tummy in assimilating all that you just ate!
•    Spinach and tomatoes are high on vitamins and minerals and thus are natural antioxidants.
•    Green chilies improve metabolism and condition of our heart. It also keeps heart related diseases at bay.
•    Yogurt, cucumber and mint are low calorie/fat items and an apt substitute for the modern mayonnaise.
 
So now that you have this tasty guide with you, may be its time you stop being a couch potato and go check out the new restaurant that provides India’s traditional food. Indulge in some yummy secrets that you will relish and cherish all your life!



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