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Article DetailsIndian style of dining |
| Date Added: June 06, 2011 11:00:07 AM |
| Author: Robin Mathur |
| Category: Shopping: Entertainment |
| While planning to visit your friend’s house for having a meal for some particular occasion, there may be a curiosity about the dining style to be followed. This is because different parts of the country own their own cuisines and more importantly the dining style. Some people have the habit of sitting on the floor while having food while some sit on tables. There are also people eating on banana leaves rather than using plates. Eating using hands also seem to be awkward for some whereas it is a relished way of having food in some parts of our country!! Indians are generally said to be very entertaining and hospitable in nature. They love to invite friends to their house and give them a treat or party on any special occasion or festival. Even if our visit to an Indian family is without any special invitation or occasion, the visitor may be requested to stay fir the meal before leaving the house. This clearly depicts the hospitality and kindness Indians believe in the great tradition which has been a part of their great culture called as “Athithee Devo Bhava”. This means that guests are very much equivalent to God. If God visits our house we may be confused about how to treat and what to give. So treat our guest in the best way as possible. In case you fail to behave in this manner this is considered as a very big offense by all people who are familiar with our heritage. Immediately after reaching the invited house do not expect them to serve the meal or food. You will be first offered some drinks or beverages after which some snacks will also be served. This is also the time for chit chat and catching up on sweet memories. When the host calls they proceed to the table. Some people especially in the urban area may dine on tables whereas most of them in the rural area may sit on the floor and have the meal. Most of the people wish to serve food as whole from which we can comfortably have what we want instead of serving individual portions of food for each and every person. Generally meal may comprise of rice, chapatti, meat (if not vegetarian), bread, vegetables, lentils, salad, pickles, yoghurt etc. Water will also be served along with the meal. Once you are done with the serving let others take their food and start eating together. South Indian recipes served in banana leaf are also to be had with intense care. There are people who can have food only with cutlery rather than using their bare hands. Be care full while eating with your hands that only your finger tips are used. Do not put your fingers inside your mouth or lick them after the meal. This s not considered as a manner filled way. Do not eat with your left hand. Always be careful not to take something from the person’s plate sitting next to you or offer something to others from your plate. Think twice before you say no for a serving as it is sometimes considered rude, given the effort that is put in to ensure good hospitality. Do not catch roti, naan etc in your left hand even though people of other region do so. To know more visit http://justeat.in/south-indian-recipies |
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