Food wise 10 best state of India

nasim15 · Feb 28th, 2009, 16:17

Suppose a strange categorization is being done.

Cronologically which are the 10 best state of India, according to you, on the basis of food food availibility?

PEEK · Feb 28th, 2009, 16:35

I am sure, you start a controversy.

Based on home food of only southern states,

Taste of food according to my taste puds,

1. Kerala
2. Tamilnadu
3. Andhra.

Availability of food,

common, it is a place where 110 crore people are living. No scarcity if you have money!!!!

nasim15 · Feb 28th, 2009, 16:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by PEEK

I am sure, you start a controversy.

Based on home food of only southern states,

Taste of food according to my taste puds,

1. Kerala
2. Tamilnadu
3. Andhra.

Availability of food,

common, it is a place where 110 crore people are living. No scarcity if you have money!!!!

It is for sure that south indian food will taste better to a soth indian person.

I am a bangali and I like the bangali dishes best.

My point is not that.

My poit is to chronologically categorize the states of india on the basis of different vareity of food availability.

Does Kerala offeres better vareity than Delhi?

I am talking about that.

PEEK · Feb 28th, 2009, 17:25

In north india, i have eaten only in restaurant. So, not a good source to predict something.

As far as tamilnadu, there are lot of varieties which is only made in houses. I believe the same for all other states as well.

Lets wait, some one will come up with lot of experiences around all states.

Scandojazzbuff · Mar 1st, 2009, 11:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by PEEK

In north india, i have eaten only in restaurant. So, not a good source to predict something.

As far as tamilnadu, there are lot of varieties which is only made in houses. I believe the same for all other states as well.

Lets wait, some one will come up with lot of experiences around all states.

Best? Variety? Top 10 States? Maybe an easier answer would be the worst States for eating. I wouldn't know this answer but I have eaten good food everywhere I've been in India. Do I have preferences? Yes, like everyone else.

The best food I've ever eaten was in houses in Almora District in what used to be Uttar Pradesh. But Keralan food, being very fresh with lots of seafood is high on my list. Best restaurant I've ever eaten in is in Hong Kong, The Viceroy. That was in the 90's, and, don't know how it is today.

jyotirmoy · Mar 1st, 2009, 11:12

Every state has its unique and authentic cuisine and as a foodie I love all sorts of food. If I am to say where I ate the best food through out my travel I would say Kashmir. I spent a week in Kashmir and each meal dished out by the owner of the house boat and some restaurants that we went to was fantastic.
Today we are going to Kashmir festival at CV mess in Janpath to do some shopping and have lunch cooked by a group of Wazas from Kashmir.

steven_ber · Mar 1st, 2009, 11:21

I certainly couldn't give a top 10 list, and any list would only be to that person's preferences.

But If I had to choose my favourites.....

Non-Veg = Andhra
Veg = Gujarat
Fish = southern (coastal) Karnataka & Kerala
Sweets = West Bengal
Breakfast variety = Kerala
Rice = Andhra
Breads = Delhi & Punjab

Thali = Tamil Nadu

Variety of choice = Mumbai & Delhi

jyotirmoy · Mar 1st, 2009, 11:28

Orissa has amazing food but very few travellers get to sample that.

Hyderabadi · Mar 1st, 2009, 11:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by jyotirmoy

Orissa has amazing food but very few travellers get to sample that.

Very true Jyoti da. Trust you to point out the lesser known cuisines of India.

My favorite (other than Andhra)

01. Tamil Nadu (Chettinadu....)
02. Maharashtra (Mumbai, Kolhapur, Konkan....)
03. Delhi (NCR)
04. Punjab (Amritsari macchi, Rajma chawal...)
05. Karnataka (Uppitu, kesri.....)
06. Kerala (Don't let the hype about coconut oil discourage you)
07. Bengal ( I have vague memories from 1979, that may be a reason.. I did cook Jyoti da's Dhoi Machh recently.. but not everyone likes my cooking.)
08. TBA
09. TBA
10. Gujarat (too sweet.

)

anar · Mar 1st, 2009, 12:11

punjab
kashmir
gujarat

the three best imo.

asha210 · Mar 1st, 2009, 13:47

i feel the real indian food is vegetarian dishes like palak paneer, malai kofta, dal makhani/tadka etc etc. to be had with rumali roti or naan or paratha. finished with papad, and dahi/lassi. aside of that there are great non-veg food too, like biriyani and kababs and chicken do piyazi etc, but they all have their origins in central asia. about only indian-origin non veg items are fish dishes from bengalorrissa and from goa-kerela. i dont like south indian food, but i like south indian snacks - vada, dahi vada, dosa, uttapam etc.

Aishah · Mar 1st, 2009, 14:08

Mod Note: This thread has been moved out of Rajasthan Forum into Indian Cooking and Cuisine

I have to agree with the first part of Jyotiji's first post here - I think all States have good food, but within them you can get to experience both the best and the worst of the food there! For all the States I have travelled in this has been what I have experienced. So if you seemed to only have bad food in your travels in one state you might say that one doesn't make the list - however hidden away can be gems providing some of the best taste you will ever have. The top 10 - is an impossible list I think!

asha210 · Mar 2nd, 2009, 03:45

^^ i have to disagree strongly.

sweetmango · Mar 2nd, 2009, 04:16

1 Tamil Nadu (dosa, idli - never causes tummy upset)
2.Panneer dishes from "up north" (not sure which state)
3. Puttu (Kerala)
4 - 10 lovely dishes can be found in any state really..

......(Sorry, got the states and the food the wrong way around)

abracax · Mar 2nd, 2009, 05:09

Cronologically? Do you mean which state was the first to have food?

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steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,569	I certainly couldn't give a top 10 list, and any list would only be to that person's preferences. But If I had to choose my favourites..... Non-Veg = Andhra Veg = Gujarat Fish = southern (coastal) Karnataka & Kerala Sweets = West Bengal Breakfast variety = Kerala Rice = Andhra Breads = Delhi & Punjab Thali = Tamil Nadu Variety of choice = Mumbai & Delhi __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information. RAC & Waitlists explained.

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Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 7,624	Mod Note: This thread has been moved out of Rajasthan Forum into Indian Cooking and Cuisine I have to agree with the first part of Jyotiji's first post here - I think all States have good food, but within them you can get to experience both the best and the worst of the food there! For all the States I have travelled in this has been what I have experienced. So if you seemed to only have bad food in your travels in one state you might say that one doesn't make the list - however hidden away can be gems providing some of the best taste you will ever have. The top 10 - is an impossible list I think! __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

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Feb 28th, 2009, 16:35	#2
PEEK Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 62	I am sure, you start a controversy. Based on home food of only southern states, Taste of food according to my taste puds, 1. Kerala 2. Tamilnadu 3. Andhra. Availability of food, common, it is a place where 110 crore people are living. No scarcity if you have money!!!!

Feb 28th, 2009, 17:25	#4
PEEK Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 62	In north india, i have eaten only in restaurant. So, not a good source to predict something. As far as tamilnadu, there are lot of varieties which is only made in houses. I believe the same for all other states as well. Lets wait, some one will come up with lot of experiences around all states.

Mar 1st, 2009, 11:12	#6
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 5,223	Every state has its unique and authentic cuisine and as a foodie I love all sorts of food. If I am to say where I ate the best food through out my travel I would say Kashmir. I spent a week in Kashmir and each meal dished out by the owner of the house boat and some restaurants that we went to was fantastic. Today we are going to Kashmir festival at CV mess in Janpath to do some shopping and have lunch cooked by a group of Wazas from Kashmir.

Mar 1st, 2009, 11:28	#8
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 5,223	Orissa has amazing food but very few travellers get to sample that.

Mar 1st, 2009, 12:11	#10
anar Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: India Posts: 700	punjab kashmir gujarat the three best imo.

Mar 1st, 2009, 13:47	#11
asha210 Account Closed Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 171	i feel the real indian food is vegetarian dishes like palak paneer, malai kofta, dal makhani/tadka etc etc. to be had with rumali roti or naan or paratha. finished with papad, and dahi/lassi. aside of that there are great non-veg food too, like biriyani and kababs and chicken do piyazi etc, but they all have their origins in central asia. about only indian-origin non veg items are fish dishes from bengalorrissa and from goa-kerela. i dont like south indian food, but i like south indian snacks - vada, dahi vada, dosa, uttapam etc.

Mar 2nd, 2009, 03:45	#13
asha210 Account Closed Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 171	^^ i have to disagree strongly.

Mar 2nd, 2009, 04:16	#14
sweetmango Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London Posts: 45	1 Tamil Nadu (dosa, idli - never causes tummy upset) 2.Panneer dishes from "up north" (not sure which state) 3. Puttu (Kerala) 4 - 10 lovely dishes can be found in any state really.. ......(Sorry, got the states and the food the wrong way around)

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