India

Travellers in India will find that Indian food is as diverse as its population. Curry forms the basis of most Indian food. The different regions influence the ingredients and spices use in the curry for the region. Indian cuisine is known for its diverse use of spices. Indian spice mixes often use at least five different spices, sometimes combining 10 or more. Chili pepper, black mustard seed, cumin, tumeric, fenugreek, ginger, garlic, cardamom, cloves, coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg and saffron are all used frequently in various combinations. Spices used vary according to region and personal recipe.