It is known as the country of a hundred nations and a hundred dialects, a country of a thousand religions and two thousand gods. Naturally, this also applies to their cuisine too. It is the land of spices and curry that stimulate love, give new strength to the elderly and are used as a remedy to cure apathy and fatigue. The North and South differ considerably, and their cuisine is treated as an art which includes social and religious rites. If you think that Indian food can be summed up in 3 words - rice, curry and chutney, you're in for a pleasant surprise. There is no style of cooking, no specific serving order, no national dish... but an outstanding and surprising diversity of ingredients and preparation methods.