Food

There is a wide variety of traditional food available in India and food choices of people vary from north to south. The main food crop of north India is Wheat, where as the south Indians prefer rice most.

 Rotis and Parathas are the main cuisines made from wheat in North region. Usually Parathas and Rotis are served with dal; other veg and non-veg curries are also used with these food items. Rice preparations rule the south Indian culinary.

A typical south Indian meal would include rice served with regional curries like sambhar, rasam , curd, pickles and other vegetable curries (regionally known as thorans and upperis). Apart from these, all varieties of delicacies from Chinese to continental are available in hotels and restaurants across the country.

Things you should care while eating out

• Be careful to wash your hands before you eat.
• Wipe out plates with a clean towel before start
• Don’t eat from restaurants that serve old food.
• Eat food only if it is served hot. Avoid lukewarm food.
• Avoid Tourist buffets where food remains in the open space for long.
• Don’t eat western and Chinese cuisine from local restaurants. Eat them from major star hotels.
• Bring some of your favorite food items with you as you may take a little time to adapt to the Indian food.
• Don’t drink from glasses that are dirty. It is better to carry a bottled water of some reliable brand.