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Punjab is one of the most prosperous states in India, and the food of Punjab attests to this in every morsel. Even though it is known as the breadbasket of India, we get so much more than just that in their cuisine. Down south, a lot of people think that most North Indians are Punjabi and you can't blame them given all the Punjabi influence in the culture up north! No matter what divides people, food has the power to unite us an Indians; especially the rich Punjabi food with its succulent taste and desi ghee. And with Pakistan being Punjab 's neighbour, a lot of Pakistani flavours have also seeped into the cuisine of Punjab giving it even more exotic flavour.  It's staple in every household in north India while also having a nostalgic connotation for most. Having rajma or chawal with anything apart from each feels wrong, like breaking up your favourite couple. Even though it comes from Kashmir indigenously, it's a favourite among all Punjabis and their grandmothers. ...

If you're a foodie who loves to travel then Assam food would be something you must definitely tick off your bucket list. The Assam cuisine has a distinct flavours that is marked by Bengali influence and consists of a delicate taste that would make anyone go gaga thanks to the choicest herbs and fresh fruits and vegetables that are used in the dishes. So if you're travelling to Assam or just wanna try it at an authentic Assamese restaurant, these are the best dishes to go for.   This tangy curry is one of the most popular food in Assam .  The fish is slow cooked with a broth made from outenga, tomatoes, and lemon and offers an extremely tangy refreshing flavours once done. This is one dish every Assamese definitely loves and you can make that out from their enthusiasm when you ask it from them. Tenga is a light fish curry dish. The main ingredient of the dish is the souring agent which gives the dish a tart tangy taste. There are a wide variety of ingredients that can be...

  The cuisine of Bengal is as rich and distinct as the state itself. West Bengal is not just about machh bhaat and the sweets. It has a lot more to it and is heaven for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian foodies. Bengalis love their food and like to have it served course-wise, instead of all at once, as it typically done in most other Indian regional cuisines.  Lovers of non-vegetarian food and dahi bada will for gaga over this perfect marriage of minced meat and sweet and spicy curd. This is one of the less popular street foods of Bengal. It has a rich culture connection with one of the most famous Bengalis in the world- Nobel Laureate Rabindra Nath Tagore and his family. The dish was an original invention of the Thakurbari as the Tagore family is popular known, and was introduced to the world by Purnima Thakur , when she came into the possession of the Tagore family cookbook. To sample this beautiful dish, you can head to Bara Bazaar or Burra bazaar in Kolkata. 

The Rajwadi land of Rajputs is a paradise for foodies out there. Rajasthani cuisine is among those rare cuisines boasting of a never-ending platter with a plethora of dishes; ranging from tangy drinks to spicy starters, mouth-watering sabzis and crunchy bread along with added delights of chutneys, achars, papad and chhach. This is the state's classic signature dish. Baati is hard, unleavened bread cooked in the desert areas of Rajasthan. Baati is prized mainly for its shelf life, plus it requires hardly any water for its preparation. It is always eaten with dal (lentil curry). The dal is made up of  lentils while churma is a coarsely ground wheat mixture crushed and cooked in ghee and jaggery or sugar. This rustic sphere of baked delicious is revered as much for its simplicity as for its unforgettable taste. And yet when it comes to tracing the story behind this culinary masterpiece, there is not much available. People in the western region of India , i.e. , Rajasthan, Haryan...

 A seafood lover's paradise also known as " prawn curry " is a traditional dish in Kerala. The unique flavours of this prawn curry are from some of the popular and easily available ingredients here  ---- grated coconut, coconut milk, kudampuli ( pot tamarind or malabar tamarind), kanthari mulaku ( Piri Piri or bird's eye chillies) and coconut oil. This prawn recipe is filled with delicious and aromatic flavours of spices. This South Indian cuisine is full of diverse curries and distinct regional flavours. It is popular for the delicious fish and prawn curries cooked with fresh spices and coconut. You can serve this luscious and sumptuous Kerala prawn curry at dinner parties, paired with roti or rice. A mouth-watering dish that your guest would love to indulge in. This Kerala prawn curry recipe was developed in association with InSeasonFish 's   #InSeasonFishChallenge to create a unique dish using only seafood that is in season now. Starting this World Oce...