: The Sanskrit verse meaning "The guest is God" dictates Indian social life. Hosting often involves serving an abundance of food, ranging from savory street snacks like to elaborate home-cooked curries. Regional Diversity
From the smoky dal cooked overnight on a village chulha (clay stove) to the pressure-cooked khichdi in a Mumbai high-rise, Indian cooking traditions whisper one truth: desi aunty gand in saree better