Indian Cuisine

Indian and Nepalese Cuisine

As Diverse As Its Civilization, the finess of India’s cuisines is as rich and diverse as it’s civilization. It is an art form that has been passed on through generations purely by word of mouth, from teacher to student or from mother to daughter. The range assumes astonishing proportions when one takes into account regional variations. Very often the taste, color, textureand appearance of the same delicacy changes from state to state.

The hospitality of the Nepalese is legendary. In Sanskrit Literature the three famous words ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ or ‘the guest is truly your god’ are a dictum of hospitality in Nepal. Nepalese’s believe that they are honored if they share their mealtimes with guests. Even the poorest look forward to guests and are willing to share their meager food with guest. And of particular importance is the Nepalese woman’spride that she will not let guest go away unfed or unhappy from her home. The hospitality of the Nepalese is legendary. In Sanskrit Literature the three famous words ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ or ‘the guest is truly your god’ are a dictum of hospitality in Nepal. Nepalese’s believe that they are honored if they share their mealtimes with guests. Even the poorest look forward to guests and are willing to share their meager food with guest. And of particular importance is the Nepalese woman’spride that she will not let guest go away unfed or unhappy from her home.

Nepalese are known for their incredible ability to serve food to their guests - invited or uninvited

Food customarily forms the crowning part of most festivities and celebrations. Whatever the occasion Nepalese and Indians eat with great gusto and are adept at finding reasons to feast and make merry. At traditional and festive meals, the thali (plate) or banana leaf is decorated with rangoli (a design drawn with white and colored powders around the edges).