What characterizes/distinguish... Indian cuisine?!
Answers: spices!!! when i think of indian food i think of currys, and things like that!!
the strong, rich blend of spices. but not all Indian dishes r real real hot. some breads like pa r stuffed with spicy potatos, i make mine withh chillis sometimes. but most breads r plain. flat breads and rice, lots of rice is used in Indian food. for the spicy curries, u need to eat the curries with bread and/or rice to mellow out the spices and give more texture to the food. Indian restaurants use more of the saucy, rich, creamy curries, but authentically the curries r different through Indiia depending on the state. but typical Indian food is noted for mostly the intense mix of spices, flat fried breads, vegetarian. most Indian food is vegetarian. lots of dairy products too.
The Cuisine of India is characterised by its sophisticated and subtle use of many spices and herbs. Considered by some to be one of the world's most diverse cuisines, each family of this cuisine is characterised by a wide assortment of dishes and cooking techniques. Though a significant portion of Indian food is vegetarian, many traditional Indian dishes also include chicken, goat, lamb, fish, and other meats. Beef is not eaten by most Hindus, while ham and pork are not consumed by Muslims.
Food is an important part of Indian culture, playing a role in everyday life as well as in festivals. In many families, everyday meals are usually sit-down affairs consisting of two to three main course dishes, varied accompaniments such as chutneys and pickles, carbohydrate staples such as rice and roti (bread), as well as desserts.
Indian cuisine varies from region to region and can be split into four categories: North Indian, South Indian, East Indian, and West Indian. Despite this diversity, some unifying threads emerge in the art of Indian cuisine. Varied uses of spices are an integral part of food preparation, and are used to enhance the flavor of a dish and create unique flavors and aromas. Cuisine across India has also been influenced by various cultural groups that entered India throughout history, from regions as diverse as West Asia, Central Asia and Europe.
India is a huge country with a cuisine that is as varied as the other top 5 cuisines in the world (America is not one of them)
Spicing is what Americans may think of when trying to describe Indian food but it is just as important to the other top cuisines in the world...so that seems a little silly to say.
India is a poor country with a rich tradition. They have learned to make an amazing and nuanced array of flavors based on how they use the ingredients available. As an agrarian society, they use vegetables and spices in so many ways that their art eclipses their lack of the usual protein sources...meat...
its sooo spicy and if you get the original recipes.. its even healthy.. i am an indian.