Cuisine
- Indian cuisine is characterized by its heavy use of spices.
- Vegetarianism is very common in India, so many Indian dishes do not contain meat. However, not all Indians are vegetarians.
- Lentils, rice, breads, curry, and vegetables are popular foods in India.
- Tea is an important part of Indian culture. It is one of India's main exports and is consumed by Indians daily. Chai tea is a spiced black tea, often prepared with milk, that is popular in India.
- Below, you can look at pictures of some classical Indian dishes. Click on the thumbnails on the right to see larger pictures and their descriptions.