Indian cuisine is not a single cuisine but a collection of differing regional cuisines, each its own distinct Indian food.

To know Indian food, you need to know its regional cuisines.

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India's
6 most famous
regional cuisines

Each has its own web page.

Mumbai
Kashmir
Goa
Kerala
Punjab
Tamil Nadu
Runners-up

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Click blue links for answers

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North versus South

What are the
major differences
in regional Indian food?

Northern vs Southern

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India's hottest cuisine

Which Indian food
region wins this honor?

Runners-up

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India's top gourmet city

Can you name it?

Mumbai - Page 2

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Meat is very popular

In which region is
this particularly true?

Kashmir - Page 2

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Pork Vindaloo

Is the famous Indian
food specialty spicy or mild?

Goa

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Tikka Murg

In what type of
oven is this popular
food cooked?

Punjab

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Palm Toddy

Is Kerala's well-known
drink alcoholic?

Kerala

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Bombay Duck

Is this renowned dish
made with duck?
If not, with what?

Mumbai

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Masala Dosa

Can you describe this
acclaimed specialty ?

Tamil Nadu

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Roghan Josh

How is this celebrated
specialty made?

Kashmir

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Lassi

What dairy product is
used to make  it?

Punjab - Page 2

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Click to learn about India's
six most famous regional cuisines

Mumbai
Kashmir
Goa
Kerala
Punjab
Tamil Nadu
Runners-up

Also read

North vs South cuisines - Differences
Indian Food - Home Page
Top 10 Travel Wonders of India

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