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TELANGANA – Poshan Maah – 28 Days, 28 States
Post Views: 2,434 Telangana is known for its distinctive cuisine that includes a wide variety of sweet and savoury dishes. Being a semi-arid state, the staple food in Telangana is not rice but millet. As a result, a variety of millets are used to make wholesome and rustic breads that are enjoyed with spicy accompaniments. Thanks to the inclusion of red chillies in the preparations, the food of the region is the spiciest in the Deccan region. The food in its capital city, Hyderabad is different from the rest of the state. The Qutub Shahi and Nizami influence of about 400 years gave Indian gastronomy a much-celebrated chapter that includes…
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TAMIL NADU – Poshan Maah – 28 Days, 28 States
Post Views: 2,237 Tamil Nadu is famous for its deep belief that serving food to others is a service to humanity, as is common in many regions of India. The region has a rich cuisine involving both traditional vegetarian, as well as non-vegetarian dishes. The food from down South is very different from North India – much lighter and dominated by spices, seafood, and vegetables. Rice is a staple and a type of short-grained, fluffy variety called Ponni is used most often. Tamil cuisine in its authentic form is that of the Iyengars or Tamil Brahmins which remains true to its roots. It originated from the ritual of Annadana, a…
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SIKKIM – Poshan Maah – 28 Days, 28 States
Post Views: 3,235 Sikkim, located in northeastern India is home to glimmering glaciers, beautiful meadows, and thousands of varieties of flowers. This Indian state is famous not only for its beauty but also for its culinary delights. Sikkim is largely an agrarian community. Despite the state’s mountainous terrain with much of its land being unsuitable for farming, the people here have adopted practices like terrace farming. Sikkim is the first state in India to become an ‘organic state’ after fully converting its agricultural land to sustainable farming practices. Sikkim is the second-largest producer of cardamom in India. In addition, it also produces rice, and other cereal crops including wheat, maize,…
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RAJASTHAN – Poshan Maah – 28 Days, 28 States
Post Views: 938 Rajasthan, the desert land of India, is also a land of warriors and a place of majestic forts, expansive golden deserts with a history of rich cultural heritage. Known to be the land of Rajputs, there is a heavy influence from the kitchens of the royal Rajputs in the delicacies of the cuisine. Rajasthani cuisine was influenced by both the war-like lifestyles of its inhabitants and the availability of ingredients in this arid region. Food that could last for several days and could be eaten without heating was preferred. Scarcity of water, fresh green vegetables and fruits have all had their effect on the cooking. Though the…
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PUNJAB – POSHAN MAAH – 28 DAYS, 28 STATES
Post Views: 2,453 Punjab, the 20th state of India is the heart of the Sikh community in India. It is known for its earthy heritage of lush green fields and robust lifestyle. What differentiates Punjab from the other states is its culinary treasure, it is a state synonymous with food. Punjabi food is a lot like Punjabis – rich, robust, and full of life. Punjab is home to authentic tandoori food. It is believed that the ‘tandoor’ originated in Persia and was introduced to India by the Arabs. Back in the day, people living in the Punjab region were the first ones to learn the art of cooking with the…
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ODISHA – Poshan Maah – 28 Days, 28 States
Post Views: 1,797 Odisha is a beautiful state on the eastern coast which has exotic cultures, architectural brilliance, and stunning natural landscapes. It is known as ‘The Soul Of India’. It is aptly called ‘The Goa of Eastern India.’ Little do people know that Odisha is equally rich when it comes to Odisha cuisine. Odisha is like a classic gourmet central for every foodie. The simple yet distinctive style of Odisha food has its own identity. The Odiya cuisine uses a combination of locally sourced vegetables, cereals, pulses, dairy products, and seafood as well as uses less spices and oil compared with the cuisines from other Indian states. Despite that,…
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NAGALAND – Poshan Maah – 28 Days, 28 States
Post Views: 2,753 Nagaland, a state in the Northeast of India, is the 16th state of India with 16 different tribes. Though the 16 different tribes may have different cultures, ethnic dresses, and different languages, the official language unifies them as one. Nagaland’s cuisine is usually clubbed under ‘North Eastern Cuisine’ with the rest of the seven sister states. But its cuisine stands out in terms of taste as well as variability, Naga cuisine is simple in its meal composition – indigenous red and other rice varieties are central to the diet and eaten either boiled or steamed accompanied by a meat dish of some kind (either fresh, smoked or…
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MIZORAM – Poshan Maah – 28 Days, 28 States
Post Views: 2,306 Amongst all the states boasting of their flavourful regional cuisines, one of the seven sisters Mizoram, a North-Eastern state also has a variety of unimaginably delicious delicacies to offer. The food of Mizoram is seen as a combination of North Indian and Chinese components. This mix offers it a singular style and can cause you to keep in mind your meal long when you’ve consumed it. Mostly, the food preparations here are non-vegetarian. However, they additionally consume a fair proportion of vegetables besides their meals. Rice is the staple food of Mizoram, while Mizos love to add non-vegetarian ingredients to every dish. Fish, chicken, pork, and beef…
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MANIPUR – Poshan Maah – 28 Days, 28 States
Post Views: 3,239 The seven North-Eastern states, or the seven sisters, as they are more famously known, are a nest of beauty. One of these states is Manipur and it has been dubbed “the Jewelled Land” due to its natural beauty. The food of Manipur is simple and yet, tasty. Most of the ingredients they use are organic which makes it healthy and sustainable. Manipuri food is also supposed to be spicy and contains less oil. Their secret is that they make use of chilli pepper instead of the usual garam masala powder that the rest of the country uses. That is why their food is considered healthier. Manipuri cuisine…
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MAHARASHTRA – Poshan Maah – 28 Days, 28 States
Post Views: 2,315 The cuisine of Maharashtra is not just one but rather a collection of various local cuisines that differ from region to region. From the coastal delicacies of the Konkan where fish curry and rice are a staple to the specialities of the Deccan plateau and the fiery fare from the heat of Vidarbha in the east, Maharashtrian food is truly unique. Wheat, rice, jowar, bajra, lentils, and seasonal fruits and vegetables are staples. But the highlight of this cuisine is the use of peanuts and coconut in most dishes. Maharashtrian meals are based on Ayurvedic and scientific principles. Maharashtrians believe that daily meals should be well-balanced which…
