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INDIACAPITAL: New Delhi ETHNIC INFLUENCES: Portuguese in Goan cuisine; British throughout the country. Religious influences - the Hindu religion prohibits the use for beef. BREAKFAST: Tea or coffee. North Indian people prefer roti, parathas, and a vegetable dish, accompanied by achar (pickles) and some curd; people of western India, dhokla and milk; South Indians, idlis and dosas, generally accompanied by various chutneys. SNACKS & STREET FOOD: Kulfi Indian ice-cream, Lassi yoghurt drink, BREAD: Mainly flat breads such as roti, naan, paratha, puris, poppadums. CHEESE: Paneer, a fresh white cheese. POPULAR DISHES: Varies according to region ..read more OTHER DISHES: Most dishes are highly spiced especially in southern areas. LOCAL DRINKS: tea, chai, coffee, beer, juices, coconut water, Fenny, a Goan liquor made from coconut or cashew apple juice. PRODUCE: rice, wheat, lentils, lamb, goat, dairy products, fruit and vegetables, varying according to climate. NEED TO KNOW: Dinner is considered the main meal of the day. Indian families will gather for "evening breakfast" to talk, drink tea, and eat snacks. Food is most often eaten without cutlery, using the fingers of the right hand. UNUSUAL FOODS: Dog or monkey meat in northe-east India, silkworms. HEALTHY EATING: Vegetarian food is readily available. INDIAN FOOD BLOGS: Spice Diary, Enjoy Indian Food
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