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Taste of India

This Research Guide explores the diversity of Indian Cuisine across a few different regions in India. It is focused on dishes that are cooked during the Spring Harvest festival, commonly celebrated as the New Year in many parts of India.

Sample Menu for the Feasts

Vishu - Kerala (South India) Poilla Baisakh - West Bengal (Eastern India) Baisakhi - Punjab (North India)
Rice Rice Jeera Rice
Sambar Cholar dal/  bhaja Moong dal Makkai ki Roti / Kulcha/ Bhatura
Avial Dhokar Dalna Sarson Ka Saag
Kalan/Pulissery Shukto Rajma/ Pindi Chole
Olan Macher Kalia/ Macher jhol Kadhi Pakoda
Thoran Kosha Mangsho Meethe chawal 
Pachadi/Kichadi Chatni /Chutney Til Gajak
Narangakari/ Mango pickle aloo bhaja Paneer Masala/ Palak Paneer/ Paneer Methi 
Puli Inji Chingri Malai Halwa
Pappadam Mishti / Roshogulla Dahi Bhalle 
Payasam/Pradhaman Payesh Kheer

 

South Indian Recipes from Kerala

The first video is an intro into the how/ why/ what elements of a traditional feast 

East Indian Recipes from West Bengal

North Indian Recipes from Punjab

The following is not one particular recipe but more of a travelogue. It provides a good perspective on the festivities and food associated with the occasion.