Famous foods of India (7).

After the break, am back to my favourite subject - the famous foods of India and I must thank my dear friend and course mate, Mahendra Bahadur Saxena for retrieving this for me. So, without much ado, here we go.

18. Nagaland

Nagaland food is very simple. The foods are oil-free and less spicy. Dishes are mostly boiled or steam cooked. The traditional food of Nagaland includes rice, pork, dog meat, fermented soya beans and bamboo shoots. This hilly state has a special love for rice. In fact, rice and pork are the staple food.

Myanmar, Bhutan and China are its immediate neighbours. People, here, like to tart food. The home of the world's hottest chilli "Bhut Jholkiya" is in Nagaland and the locals love it in the form of chutney and sauce; is easily available in the market. Boiled vegetables, bamboo shoots and a combo of this with meat are popular. Fermented soya beans "Akhuni" is an essential part of Naga food.

Here's the list of 18 Famous Foods of Nagaland :-

* Samathu

* Hinkejvu

* Axone

* Amrusu

* Galho

* Bamboo Steamed Fish

* Nashi Shi Lon

* Bushmeat

* Akini Chokibo

* Pork Curry

* Rosep Aon

* Crabs Cakes

* Raja Mircha Pickle

* Ghost Chilli Sauce

* Pumpkin Oambal

* Aikibeye

* Zutho

* Black Sticky Rice

19. Orissa

Orissa's cuisine has a wide range as it has been influenced by North Indian, Bengali and Assamese cuisines. Rice and fish is the staple food. The food is very simple and delicious. Less usage of oil and spices on food makes it healthy.

Here is the list of the 10 Famous Foods of the state :-

* Dalma

* Chhena Poda

* Manda

* Kanika

* Santula

* Chaata Besara Rai

* Kadali Manja Rai

* Mudhi Mansa

* Macha Ghanta

* Chungdi Malai

* Aloo Potala Rasa

* Pakhala Bhata

* Chaula Bara

Sweet Dishes.

* Palua Ladu

* Chhena Jhili

* Rasabali

* Kora Khai

* Poda Pitha

* Rasgulla

20. Punjab

Punjab's cuisine has given many dishes to India and are popular all over the world. The staple food of Punjab like butter chicken, chicken tikka, paneer tikka, lassi. chole, Rajma chawal etc are well known names. Punjabi cuisine includes wheat, leafy vegetables, milk products, rice. Chicken based products has a special place in food habits, Amritsar is popular for its milk products. Ghee, butter are commonly used commonly on rotis or parathas. Tandoor (A special style of cooking) has popularity at the global level and Punjabis are known for their living standards and delicious food list.

Here is the list of 20 Famous Foods of Punjab :-

* Dal Makhani

* Paneer Tikka

* Rajma Chawal

* Chole

* Chole-Bhature

* Butter Chicken

* Tandoori Chicken

* Amritsari Fish

* Kulcha

* Masala Channa

* Aloo Paratha

* Gobhi-Gaajar Achaar

* Sarson Ka Saag

* Makke Ki Roti

* Lassi

* Shakkar Para

* Phirni

* Masala Channa

* Kadhi Chawal

* Bhatti-Da-Murg

Tailpiece.

Got up at a trifle past 6, the chores, change of bed linen, washing machinex and was ready by 10.

Lekha was on fluid diet. Thankfully, she has no pain but there's a slight swelling on the left jaw. A quiet Thursday!