Food for Thought (in India)

Everything in India has been super delicious. The waiters always ask us if we want it spicy and they are always surprised when we say yes.

Lassi - thick yoghurt drink, can be salty or sweet. The best one we had was from a lassiwala that's been around since 19444. We stood on the side of the street drinking our lassi from a clay cup with a curd on top. 

Fenny - cashew liquor from South India. 

Roti - unleavened wheat bread used to eat everything with. There's also chapati but we're not sure what the difference is. 

Naan- leavened white bread used to eat everything with. 

Idli - little round savory cakes made from lentils and rice 

Papad - thin crispy discs

Poha - a South Indian breakfast item but I don't see why this isn't eaten all the time. It's got rice, nuts, turmeric, and just the right amount of spice.

Thali - a plate of several dishes which includes 6 tastes - spicy, sour, sweet, bitter, salty, and astringent. Sometimes these are unlimited, like an elegant buffet.

Bhel Puri - a Mumbai street food made from popped rice, veggies, and all the spices. It's sweet and tangy and spicy. 

Kebab - skewered pieces of spiced meat.

Tandoori - grilled pieces of meat, usually eaten as an appetizer. I don't have a picture of this probably because we were too busy eating it. 

Masala - masala just means spice mix so we had it with everything, even Pepsi. Below is a crab masala which is 8000x better than a Pepsi masala.

Biryani - a mixed rice dish. I'm pretty sure they add a lot of butter which is why it tastes extra good

Curries - sweet or spicy versions available. Curries are not the most photogenic of foods but very delicious nevertheless. 

Paneer Shahi Khurma 

Garlic Shrimp

Aaloo Maratha 

Cake - India sure knows their sweets and Carrie's birthday cake selection tasted a little like home. Thanks England!

Gulab Jamun - deep fried milky balls soaked in a sugary syrup.