TYPES OF INDIAN FOOD

North Indian cuisine, which features dishes such as butter chicken, tandoori chicken, and dal makhani.

South Indian cuisine, which features dishes such as dosa, idli, and sambar.

East Indian cuisine, which features dishes such as fish curry and momos.

West Indian cuisine, which features dishes such as vada pav and pav bhaji.

Street food, which includes chaat, samosas, and bhelpuri.

Sweets and desserts, such as gulab jamun, rasgulla, and jalebi.

TYPES OF SOUTH INDIAN FOOD

Dosa: A thin, crispy crepe made from fermented rice and lentil batter, often served with a variety of fillings and chutneys.

Idli: A steamed rice cake made from fermented rice and lentil batter, often served with sambar and chutney.

Sambar: A lentil-based stew made with vegetables and spices, often served as a side dish with idli and dosa.

Uttapam: A thick, savory pancake made from fermented rice and lentil batter, topped with vegetables.

Vada: A fried doughnut-shaped snack made from lentil batter and spices, often served with chutney and sambar.

Biryani: A flavorful rice dish made with spices, vegetables and meat or fish,

Curry: South Indian curries are usually made with coconut milk and a variety of spices

Appam: a soft and spongy fermented rice and coconut milk based pancakes

Pongal: a dish made from rice and lentils

Rasam: a soup made with tamarind and spices

SPICES FOOD IN INDIA:

Biryani: a rice dish made with a variety of spices, such as cumin, turmeric, and cloves, along with meat or vegetables.

Vindaloo: a fiery curry dish from Goa, made with a paste of chilies, ginger, and vinegar, usually made with pork or beef.

Chicken Tikka Masala: a popular dish made with marinated and grilled chicken in a creamy tomato-based sauce with a blend of spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala.

Sambar: A lentil-based stew made with vegetables and spices, often served as a side dish with idli and dosa.

Tandoori chicken: a dish of marinated chicken roasted in a tandoor oven, flavored with a spice mixture including cumin, paprika, and ginger.

Bhut Jolokia : a very spicy chili pepper from the north-east region of India

Dosa: a thin, crispy crepe made from fermented rice and lentil batter, often served with a variety of fillings and chutneys.

Rajma: a spicy kidney bean curry, often served with rice

Andhra-style chicken curry: a spicy chicken curry originating from the Andhra Pradesh state in India.

MEDICINE FOODS IN INDIA:

Turmeric: This spice is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is commonly used to treat a variety of health conditions such as arthritis, eczema, and digestive issues.

Ginger: This spice is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is commonly used to treat a variety of health conditions such as nausea, cold, and flu.

Ghee: This clarified butter is believed to have medicinal properties and is commonly used to strengthen the immune system and improve digestion.

Black pepper: This spice is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is commonly used to treat respiratory issues and digestive problems.

Cumin: This spice is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is commonly used to treat digestion issues.

Holy basil or tulsi: This herb is believed to have medicinal properties and is commonly used to treat a variety of health conditions such as stress, flu and fever.

Amla or Indian Gooseberry: This fruit is rich in Vitamin C and is believed to have medicinal properties, commonly used to improve eyesight, digestion and strengthen immunity.

Neem: This herb is believed to have medicinal properties and is commonly used to treat a variety of health conditions such as skin disorders, fever, and digestive issues.