Cuisine of India is characterized by its sophisticated and subtle use of many spices and herbs. Considered by some to be the world's most diverse cuisine, each family of this cuisine is characterized by a wide assortment of dishes and cooking techniques. Though a significant portion of Indian food is vegetarian, many traditional Indian dishes also include chicken, goat, lamb, fish, and other meats. Beef is not eaten by most Hindus.Food is an important part of Indian culture, playing a role in everyday life as well as in festivals. In many families, everyday meals are usually sit-down affairs consisting of two to three main course dishes, varied accompaniments such as chutneys and pickles, carbohydrate staples such as rice and roti (bread), as well as desserts.Diversity is a defining feature of India's geography, culture, and food. Indian cuisine varies from region to region, reflecting the varied demographics of the ethnically diverse subcontinent. Generally, Indian cuisine can be split into four categories: North Indian, South Indian, East Indian, and West Indian. Despite this diversity, some unifying threads emerge in the art of Indian cuisine. Varied uses of spices are an integral part of food preparation, and are used to enhance the flavor of a dish and create unique flavors and aromas. Cuisine across India has also been influenced by various cultural groups that entered India throughout history, from regions as diverse as West Asia, Central Asia and Europe.

This recipe livens up ordinary cauliflower and potatoes into somethingquite different. The recipe shown here has spices that are notnecessary (like cloves and cardamom) or at least that's not how mom madeit at home, however it adds a nice touch.http://www.youarehappynow.com/index.php?topic=31.0

GREAT GIFTS for the almost vegetarian host such as Staub and sweet breads and New York rugelach, and books like Don't Try This At Home: Culinary Catastrophes from the World's Greatest Chefs and Service Included from a chef from Thomas Keller's restaurant. And there is also a Tibetan curried potato recipe.

A great dish to make if you have a lot of celery on hand is a curried celery soup. This recipe is wonderfully balanced and quite taste. You might think that celery doesn't have much taste, but in a combination with curry, cumin, apple and of course onion, carrot and potato, this soup is quite flavorful. The curry hints in the background and i

This dish is everything I want in a home-made curry - full of taste, easy to make, and easy on the budget. It’s vegetarian (vegan, even), low-fat, takes half an hour in a single pan and uses only storecupboard ingredients. How much more perfect could it be? My mother-in-law gave me this recipe and she knows what she’s on about.

oday's featured recipe is vegetarian Potato Curry which I made to accompany some frozen roti canai my swedish uncle bought during his visit during CNY. I didn't want to waste it cause it has been sitting in the freezer for quite some time. This dish is very rich in flavor and can also be served with rice. I actually wanted to add Jalepeno Peppers