Indian cuisine consists of a variety of regional and traditional cuisines native to the Indian subcontinent. Given the diversity in soil, climate, culture, ethnic groups, and occupations, these cuisines vary substantially and use locally available spices, herbs, vegetables, and fruits.
Upma, uppumavu or uppittu is a dish originating from the Indian subcontinent, most common in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtrian, Gujarat, Odia and Sri Lankan Tamil breakfast, cooked as a thick porridge from dry-roasted semolina or coarse rice flour. Various seasonings and/ vegetables are often added during the cooking, depending on individual preferences. Today it is popular in most parts of India and is prepared in various ways.
Bombay mix is an Indian snack mix (namkeen) which consists of a variable mixture of spicy dried ingredients, such as fried lentils, peanuts, chickpeas, chickpea flour ganthiya, corn, vegetable oil, puffed rice, fried onion and curry leaves. This is all flavored with salt and a blend of spices that may include coriander and mustard seed.
Flattened rice is a type of rice dish made from raw, toasted, or parboiled rice grains pounded into flat flakes. They are eaten as is, toasted, fried, or used as ingredients or toppings for other dishes. Depending on their use, they can be crispy, crunchy, chewy, or soft in texture with a light nutty flavor. They are traditional to many rice-cultivating cultures in Southeast Asia and South Asia. It is also known variously as rice flakes, beaten rice, pounded rice, or pressed rice.
Odia Cuisine is the cuisine of the state of Odisha. It has developed over time with local culture and agriculture and hence has its distinct items and practices. Odisha borders both north Indian states and south Indian states but consequently it is more similar to the cuisines of North India.
Poha is an Indian breakfast and snack prepared in the cuisines of Indian states of Maharashtra, Odisha, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Gujarat, Goa and Rajasthan.
Pohaa, also known as pauwa, sira, chira, or aval, Bajil among many other names, is flattened rice originating from the Indian subcontinent. Rice is parboiled before flattening so that it can be consumed with very little to no cooking. These flakes of rice swell when added to liquid, whether hot or cold, as they absorb water, milk or any other liquids. The thickness of the flakes varies between almost translucently thin to nearly four times thinner than a normal rice grain.
A full breakfast is a substantial cooked breakfast meal, often served in the United Kingdom and Ireland, that typically includes bacon, sausages, eggs, black pudding, baked beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, toast, and a beverage such as coffee or tea. It appears in different regional variants and is referred to by different names depending on the area. While it is colloquially known as a "fry up" in most areas of the UK and Ireland, it is usually referred to as a "full English", a "full Irish", "full Scottish", "full Welsh", "full Cornish", and "Ulster fry", in England, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, and Northern Ireland, respectively.
Narak Chaturdashi is a Hindu festival, which falls on Chaturdashi of the Krishna Paksha in the Shalivahan Shak Hindu calendar month of Kartik. It is the second day of the five-day-long festival of Deepavali/Diwali. The Hindu literature narrates that the asura (demon) Narakasur was killed on this day by Krishna and Satyabhama. The day is celebrated by early morning religious rituals and festivities follow on.
Misal pav is a popular dish from Maharashtra, India.
Surnoli is a sweet Indian pancake popular among the Konkani community. This is known to be a Saraswat Brahmin dish. Surnolis have a puffy texture with holes, with a yellow color and are usually made about 10 inches in diameter. Surnolis are traditionally eaten for breakfast or afternoon tea, served with homemade butter.
Aloo paratha is a bread dish originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is a breakfast dish originated from the Punjab region. The recipe is one of the most popular breakfast dishes throughout the western, central and northern regions of India as well as the eastern regions of Pakistan. Aloo parathas consist of unleavened dough rolled with a mixture of mashed potato and spices, which is cooked on a hot tawa with butter or ghee. Aloo paratha is usually served with butter, chutney, or Indian pickles, depending on the area of northern and western India in which it is served.
Telugu cuisine is a cuisine of South India native to the Telugu people from the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Generally known for its tangy, hot and spicy taste, the cooking is very diverse due to the vast spread of the people and varied topological regions.
Telangana cuisine is a food culture unique to Telangana Region. The Telangana state lies on the Deccan plateau and its topography dictates more millets and roti based dishes. Jowar and Bajra features more prominently in their cuisine. Due to its proximity with Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and northwest Karnataka, it shares some similarities and differences of the Deccan Plateau cuisine.
Indori Poha is a type of flattened (beaten) rice that is likely to have originated in Indian metropolis of Indore. It contains steamed Poha and is usually served with a unique combination of Jalebi, Sev, Usal, sliced onions and fennel seeds.
Denis-Will Poha is a French professional footballer who plays as midfielder for Portuguese club Vitória Guimarães.
Aval Milk or Avil Milk is a Kerala cuisine drink sold in the streets of the Malabar region of Kerala, India. Aval milk is made with aval which is essentially poha or beaten rice flakes, along with ripe bananas, milk of any kind, and nuts.
