Seventh largest country in the world by size and second largest in terms of population, when you take a close look at the various Indian Cuisine, you will marvel at their diversity. At the same time there is a unique thread of resemblance in the food practices and food culture of the 28 states and seven union territories in the country. Wherever you go, you will never find such liberal use of spices as in the Indian Recipes.  

Cooking in India is considered to be an art where real skill and caliber matters most. Mealtimes are one of the most important occasions for any family and banquets and feasts are equally important social customs. The uniqueness of Indian Food culture and Indian cuisines lies in the fact that there is rarely a dinner party without several recipes following one after another. Even in home meals you will ordinarily find a minimum of 3-4 items like rice or bread, pulses, and vegetables or meat, fish, or egg. Rounding off the meal with a dessert is the common practice. 

Several documentaries have been shot showing the history, origin, and food culture of different zones in the country. A well chosen Indian Food Videos can give you a glimpse of the food practices and habits in various parts of the country. You will be astonished to find that in many cases the Indians build up their recipe from the scratch without following the known traditional cooking methods.