Some information about food

India's multi-national population, and a significant role in the

spice trade, explain why Indian food explodes with flavour. A

variety of factors have influenced Indian cooking, like the chilli

pepper brought from Mexico by the Portuguese, the chutney

developed by British housewives and their Indian cooks, and

new food ideas introduced by Indians returning from their travels.

Many of the dishes are based on rice, grains and pulses. Although

the food differs from region to region, you can be certain that

everything is made with plenty of spices, like garam masala, a

combination of dried spices.