Facts & Figures about Facts & Figures about Indian Food Indian Food

India – Geographical AspectIndia – Geographical Aspect

India officially the Republic of India , is a country in South AsiaIndia officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. . It is the It is the

seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the

Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the west, and theIndian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the west, and the

Bay of Bengal on the east, India has a coastline of 7,517 kilometers ItBay of Bengal on the east, India has a coastline of 7,517 kilometers It is is

bordered by Pakistan to the west.bordered by Pakistan to the west.

India is a republic consisting of 28 states and seven union territoriesIndia is a republic consisting of 28 states and seven union territories

with a parliamentary system of democracy. with a parliamentary system of democracy.

Food of India Food of India Diversity can be found in India's food as well as its culture, geography and climate.Diversity can be found in India's food as well as its culture, geography and climate. Spices are a vital part of food preparation and are used to enhance the flavorSpices are a vital part of food preparation and are used to enhance the flavor of a dish. Correct use and blending of the aromatic spices is crucial to the properof a dish. Correct use and blending of the aromatic spices is crucial to the proper

preparation of Indian cuisine. Even oil is an important part of cooking, whether preparation of Indian cuisine. Even oil is an important part of cooking, whether

it's mustard oil in the north or coconut oilit's mustard oil in the north or coconut oil

in the south, each section of the country has it's preferences.in the south, each section of the country has it's preferences. Vegetables vary according to the different regions and the season.Vegetables vary according to the different regions and the season. The vegetables are prepared according to the main dish or food that's to be servedThe vegetables are prepared according to the main dish or food that's to be served with them. It is not common for Indians to keep leftover food, with them. It is not common for Indians to keep leftover food, if it is bought or made in one day it is consumed that same day. if it is bought or made in one day it is consumed that same day. Some foods compliment each other, with the Tamil Nadu's rice and lentils Some foods compliment each other, with the Tamil Nadu's rice and lentils being an example. These foods taste best when they are consumed with deep friedbeing an example. These foods taste best when they are consumed with deep fried

vegetables, whereas in Punjab,vegetables, whereas in Punjab,

Sarson ka saag compliments the Makke ki Roti (maize bread).Sarson ka saag compliments the Makke ki Roti (maize bread).

Geographical varietiesGeographical varieties--North Indian cuisineNorth Indian cuisine

North Indian cuisine is distinguished by the proportionally high use of dairy products; milk, North Indian cuisine is distinguished by the proportionally high use of dairy products; milk, paneer, ghee (clarified butter), and yoghurt (yogurt, yoghourt) are all common ingredients. paneer, ghee (clarified butter), and yoghurt (yogurt, yoghourt) are all common ingredients. Gravies are typically dairy-based. Other common ingredients include chilies, saffron, and Gravies are typically dairy-based. Other common ingredients include chilies, saffron, and nuts.nuts.

North Indian cooking features the use of the "tawa" (griddle) for baking flat breadsNorth Indian cooking features the use of the "tawa" (griddle) for baking flat breads

like roti and paratha, and "tandoor" for baking breads such as naan, and kulcha;like roti and paratha, and "tandoor" for baking breads such as naan, and kulcha;

main courses like tandoori chicken also cook in the tandoor. Other breads like purimain courses like tandoori chicken also cook in the tandoor. Other breads like puri

and bhatoora, which are deep fried in oil, are also common.and bhatoora, which are deep fried in oil, are also common.

Goat and lamb meats are favored ingredients of many northern Indian recipesGoat and lamb meats are favored ingredients of many northern Indian recipes

Some common North Indian foods such as the various kebabs and most of the meatSome common North Indian foods such as the various kebabs and most of the meat

dishes originated with Muslims’ incursions into the countrydishes originated with Muslims’ incursions into the country

North Food Varieties North Food Varieties

Eastern Cuisine Eastern Cuisine Traditional Bengali cuisine is not too spicy, not too faint. Traditional Bengali cuisine is not too spicy, not too faint.

General ingredients used in Bengali curries are mustard seeds,General ingredients used in Bengali curries are mustard seeds,

cumin seeds, nigella, green chillies,cumin seeds, nigella, green chillies,

cumin paste and the spice mix panch phoron. Traditional Bengali cumin paste and the spice mix panch phoron. Traditional Bengali breakfastbreakfast

includes pantabhat (biotically degenerated boiled rice), doi-chirey, doodh-includes pantabhat (biotically degenerated boiled rice), doi-chirey, doodh-mureemuree

with fruits.Fish is relatively commonly consumed in the eastern part of with fruits.Fish is relatively commonly consumed in the eastern part of India,India,

East Indian cuisine is famous for its desserts, especially sweets such as East Indian cuisine is famous for its desserts, especially sweets such as

rasagolla,rasagolla,

chumchum, sandesh, rasabali, chhena poda, chhena gaja, and kheeri. most chumchum, sandesh, rasabali, chhena poda, chhena gaja, and kheeri. most especially especially

in Bengal.in Bengal.

Eastern Food VarietiesEastern Food Varieties

South Indian - CuisineSouth Indian - Cuisine South Indian cuisine is distinguished by a greater emphasis on rice as the staple South Indian cuisine is distinguished by a greater emphasis on rice as the staple

graingrain

a variety of pickles, and the liberal use of coconut and particularly coconut oil and a variety of pickles, and the liberal use of coconut and particularly coconut oil and currycurry

leaves South Indian cuisine obtains its distinct flavours by the use of tamarind, leaves South Indian cuisine obtains its distinct flavours by the use of tamarind, coconuts, coconuts,

lentils, rice and a variety of vegetables.Udupi cuisine is one of the popular cuisine lentils, rice and a variety of vegetables.Udupi cuisine is one of the popular cuisine

of South India.Some popular dishes include the Biriyani, Ghee Rice with meat of South India.Some popular dishes include the Biriyani, Ghee Rice with meat curry, curry,

seafood (prawns, mussels, mackerel) and paper thin Pathiris from Malabar area.seafood (prawns, mussels, mackerel) and paper thin Pathiris from Malabar area.

South Indian VarietiesSouth Indian Varieties

Western CuisinesWestern Cuisines Western India has three major food groups: Gujarati, Maharashtrian and Goan.Western India has three major food groups: Gujarati, Maharashtrian and Goan.

The typical Gujarati Thali consists of Rotli (a flat bread made from wheat flour),The typical Gujarati Thali consists of Rotli (a flat bread made from wheat flour),

daal or kadhi, rice, and sabzi/shaak (a dish made up of different combinations daal or kadhi, rice, and sabzi/shaak (a dish made up of different combinations

of vegetables and spices, which may be stir fried, spicy or sweet).of vegetables and spices, which may be stir fried, spicy or sweet).

The Coconut and the use of tamarind as a tartariser in food form important ingredients The Coconut and the use of tamarind as a tartariser in food form important ingredients

of Saraswat fare.Rice is also the staple of Saraswat cuisine whereas the regular of Saraswat fare.Rice is also the staple of Saraswat cuisine whereas the regular

partaking of other traditional Indian breads such as puris chapatis and parathas partaking of other traditional Indian breads such as puris chapatis and parathas

are seen mainly amongst the northern saraswatsare seen mainly amongst the northern saraswats

Maharashtrian cuisine covers a wide range from being extremely mild to very spicy dishes.Maharashtrian cuisine covers a wide range from being extremely mild to very spicy dishes.

Wheat, rice, jowar, vegetables, lentils and fruit form important components of MaharashtriaWheat, rice, jowar, vegetables, lentils and fruit form important components of Maharashtria .. n diet. Popular dishes include puran poli, ukdiche Modak and batata wada.n diet. Popular dishes include puran poli, ukdiche Modak and batata wada.

Western Food Varieties Western Food Varieties

Nutritional Facts & Figures of Nutritional Facts & Figures of Indian FoodsIndian Foods

On a study of New-york Reserarch centre it On a study of New-york Reserarch centre it has been proven that eating Indian Diet Indian has been proven that eating Indian Diet Indian food were least likely to have abnormally food were least likely to have abnormally sensitive airways, a sign of asthma. The study sensitive airways, a sign of asthma. The study also found that the more Indian food they ate, also found that the more Indian food they ate, the lower their risk of allergy. the lower their risk of allergy.

Ref: Ref: http://www.indianfoodscompany.com/Health/http://www.indianfoodscompany.com/Health/AmericanLungAssoc.htmAmericanLungAssoc.htm

Contn……Contn…… The Beneficial Health Effects of Curry : The Beneficial Health Effects of Curry : Also known as turmeric, this deep yellow spice is Also known as turmeric, this deep yellow spice is

though to have numerous though to have numerous beneficial health effectsbeneficial health effects, including , including protecting against Alzheimer's Disease. In fact, in India, where protecting against Alzheimer's Disease. In fact, in India, where curcumin is used regularly, the rates of Alzheimer's Disease curcumin is used regularly, the rates of Alzheimer's Disease are much lower than in Western countries are much lower than in Western countries

This is important because it can deliver the anti-inflammatory This is important because it can deliver the anti-inflammatory benefit where AD patients need it most -- the brain. benefit where AD patients need it most -- the brain.

Ref: Ref: http://www.wrightnewsletter.com/etips/ht200504/ht20050421.http://www.wrightnewsletter.com/etips/ht200504/ht20050421.html html

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Immunity Boosters:Immunity Boosters: Cumin brings a toasty-warm flavor and is believed Cumin brings a toasty-warm flavor and is believed

to aid digestionto aid digestion mustard seeds, to prevent cancer and aid in mustard seeds, to prevent cancer and aid in

digestiondigestion Red chili provides heatRed chili provides heat . . Epidemiology studies in humans also have linked Epidemiology studies in humans also have linked

frequent use of turmeric spice to lower rates of frequent use of turmeric spice to lower rates of breast, prostate and colon cancer,breast, prostate and colon cancer,

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Curry also may offer some protection against Curry also may offer some protection against cancer. "Indians eat from 100 to 200 cancer. "Indians eat from 100 to 200 milligrams of curry every day, and that might milligrams of curry every day, and that might be enough to prevent cancer," says Aggarwal be enough to prevent cancer," says Aggarwal of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center at the of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center at the University of TexasUniversity of Texas

Ref: . Ref: . http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-01-07-curry-cover_x.htm01-07-curry-cover_x.htm

Why should you eat curry ? - the Why should you eat curry ? - the health benefitshealth benefits

High Blood PressureHigh Blood Pressure :Apparently eating chili peppers :Apparently eating chili peppers increases peripheral circulation and lowers blood increases peripheral circulation and lowers blood pressure. Peppers, high in vitamins A and C and pressure. Peppers, high in vitamins A and C and bioflavonoid help strengthen blood vessel walls. This bioflavonoid help strengthen blood vessel walls. This helps the vessel walls to become more elastic and better helps the vessel walls to become more elastic and better able to adjust to differences in blood pressure. able to adjust to differences in blood pressure.

DepressionDepression : : Chili Peppers increase endorphin production - Chili Peppers increase endorphin production -

those mood-elevating substances released when we do those mood-elevating substances released when we do aerobic exercise aerobic exercise

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Flu or Respiratory ProblemsFlu or Respiratory Problems : : Eating hot peppers can reduce the Eating hot peppers can reduce the

discomfort of the flu (in part, by promoting discomfort of the flu (in part, by promoting sweating). It also opens clogged breathing passages, sweating). It also opens clogged breathing passages, and functions as an effective expectorant and functions as an effective expectorant

Muscle PainMuscle Pain : : Applying a fresh, cut-up pepper to the Applying a fresh, cut-up pepper to the

source of the pain is also an effective treatment. source of the pain is also an effective treatment.

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Sinusitis, Tension, and Sinus HeadachesSinusitis, Tension, and Sinus Headaches : : Not for the timid! Ground chili peppers can Not for the timid! Ground chili peppers can

be snorted up the nose to relieve headaches brought be snorted up the nose to relieve headaches brought on by tension or sinus problems (capsaicin turns off on by tension or sinus problems (capsaicin turns off the nerve release fibre that triggers sinus and tension the nerve release fibre that triggers sinus and tension headaches). This treatment has been found to relieve headaches). This treatment has been found to relieve sinusitis and non-allergic rhinitis by desensitizing the sinusitis and non-allergic rhinitis by desensitizing the nasal nerves. Eating peppers has also been found to nasal nerves. Eating peppers has also been found to help one get rid of a headache and might be a less help one get rid of a headache and might be a less extreme way to try it! extreme way to try it!

Spices of Incredible IndiaSpices of Incredible India

So in Conclusions we wanted to say So in Conclusions we wanted to say the Indian Food is the Best food in the Indian Food is the Best food in

the world !!! the world !!!

The End The End

Thanks For your Attention Thanks For your Attention

By: By:

Arora AnshulArora Anshul

Rajesh Kumar Palur Rajesh Kumar Palur