Famous foods of India (8).

We begin the day's journey from the state of Rajasthan. Well, the knowledge that has been acquired through this journey is invaluable. So, let's go ahead....

21. Rajasthan

Rajasthani food has many popular recipes and includes many royal dishes. It was the land of kings. The food has been strongly influenced by the climatic conditions of the state like scarcity of water. The state is desert land and the absence of leafy vegetables in the cuisine is very obvious. The staple food uses Gram flour, lentils, corn, ghee, dry fruits etc. Non vegetarian dishes are also popular.

The most famous dish is "Dal Bati Churma" and its popular all over India. The state is famous for its snacks and the people mostly prefer vegetarian food. The traditional food is such that it could last for several days without heating! It has an amazing array of sweet dishes.  

Here's the list of the Famous Foods :- 

* Mohan Maas

* Laal Maas - the tradition about this dish is that it is only cooked and served by men.

* Dal Bati Churma

* Mirchi Bada

* Pyaaz Ki Kachori

* Gatte

* Kadhi

* Kalmi Vada

* Ker Sangri

* Gatte Ki Khichdi

* Aam Ki Launji

Sweets

* Mohan Thaal

* Ghevar

* Moong Daal Ka Halwa

* Kalakand

* Mawa Kachori

* Balushahi

* Churma Ladoo

* Imarti

* Doodhiya Kheech

* Chhena Malpua

22. Sikkim

Known as Sikkimese Cuisine, the food includes dishes made out of bamboo shoots and mushrooms. The neighbouring countries are Bhutan, Tibet and Nepal  and the influence (predominantly that of Tibet and Nepal) of their cuisines can be easily seen. People eat rice, vegetables, pork, beef and fermented food. Chhurpi local cottage is very popular like other snow-laden areas. People, however, prefer non vegetarian food and the dishes are less spicy, mostly boiled or steamed.

During social events of the state, locally brewed rice beer like Chhang/Tongba is very popular. Sikkim is also a tea-growing state and Sikkim Tea has a special place in the Tea Market.

Here is the list of 19 Famous Foods of Sikkim :-

* Phagshapa

* Dhindo

* Kinema

* Gundruk and Sinki

* Sha Phaley

* Gya Kho

* Thenthuk

* Sael Roti

* Makai Ka Jaanr

* Masauyra Curry

* Kodo Ki Roti

* Shimi Ka Achar

* Khuri

* Dal Bhaat

* Chhurpi Soup

* Sikkim Tea

* Niguru With Chhurpi

* Wachipa 

23. Tamilnadu

Rice-based dishes form the traditional food of the state. It represents a great culture of vegetarian dishes in India. The popular traditional dish of Tamilnadu is "Virundhu Sappadu" and this complete meal is served on a banana leaf. The tradition of serving food on banana leaves reflects the visionary culture of Indian society. Chicken Chettinad is one of the famous non-vegetarian Tamil food.

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

* Rasam

* Uthappam

* Poriyal

* Paniyaram

* Kootu

* Filter Kaapi

* Medhu Vada

* Dosa

* Sambar

* Pongal

* Puliyodharai

* Koozh

* Sundal

* Orange Peel Pachadi

* Elumichai Sadam

* Nei Payasam/payasam

* Chicken Chettinadu

* Semiya Kesari

* Banana Bonda

* Payasam.

Tailpiece.

Got up at 6, the chores and was ready by 10.

To the town, to replace broken handles on utensils/pans and to buy the fruit basket.