Food plays a central role in rituals and worship in Hinduism, with the practice of offering food to deities ritualized in many famous temples in India. According to the Hindu scripture Bhagavad Gita, “The saintly persons get relief from all ...

The area commonly referred to as ‘South India’ consists of four states – Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.  Whilst the Southern states have several unifying cultural elements, each state is distinct with its unique language, culture, and cuisine.Karnataka  ...

 And if you are not satisfied with our Indian to American Glossary, here’s a reverse of that!!  Here's a list of common Indian food items translated from their original Indian (Hindi) names to their English (American) names, but sorted alphabetically by American name:  (This ...