Eating habits

Eating Habits

It's not just the food in India that's unusual, but also the

way it's eaten and served. In Europe, eating with your hands

is not considered very polite, but in India, it's a tradition. In

fact, when you eat with your hands, you enjoy your food more

because it stimulates the senses. Indians believe that touching

your food helps you feel the taste, texture and aroma. But

you must only use your right hand because the left hand is

considered unclean.

In the south of India, it's a tradition to serve food on banana

leaves instead of plates. Firstly, it's healthier because when

you put hot food on a banana leaf, it releases nutrients that

are good for you. Secondly, it tastes and smells better. Thirdly,

it's environmentally friendly. But the best part is that there are

no plates to wash at the end of the meal! Maybe we should all

try this idea!

Eating with the right hand — something

Indians learn to do from a very young age.