The Indian cuisine is not only curry but as varied as the country itself. India covers 3 million square kilometers and is divided into 31 states and territories. Geography and vegetation have played a great part in the creation of regional culinary traditions. Religions are also responsible for the variety of the country's cuisine. The Hindus who do not eat beef, as cows, that are holy to them make up 80 % of the population. The Moslems (about 11 % of the population) on the other side they do not eat pork. Also historical occasions like the influence of the Portuguese, the British or the Moguls left its mark not only in history books but also in the Indian cuisine. The secret of the Indian cuisine is not only choosing the right spice but above all carefully blending and dry-frying them, so that their full flavor can be enjoyed.

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