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India, like many countries, has dramatic contrasts in geography, climate, and population. Within the territory of this vast country are dense forests, arid deserts, fertile plains, humid tropical coasts fringed with tall coconut palms, and the snow-covered peaks of some of the world’s highest mountains.The weather during a typical Indian year includes scorching heat, with temperatures up to 120°F (49°C), and drenching monsoon rains. These conditions allow India’s agricultural industry to produce the variety of foods commonly used in the country’s cuisine. How these ingredients are prepared often depends on the ethnic and religious practices of the people cooking and eating the food. Preparing and eating Indian foods is one way to become acquainted with this fabulous country without ever leaving home. The recipes in this book will get you started on a voyage of discovery that you will never forget.