| Apart from the obvious answer that it originates from | | | | Similarly, lamb is an integral part of Italian, Greek and a |
| India, a more concrete answer to the above question | | | | number of other cuisines. These places also boast of |
| is quite complicated but very interesting. | | | | rich history and culture, but the flavors of Indian Achari |
| Indian history is extraordinary, shaped by numerous | | | | dish is something exceptional when compared to, say |
| unique cultures that resulted from invasion, migration | | | | a Greek lamb stew. |
| and merging of different tribes. This reflects in its | | | | Is it the coriander? But then it is also found in Greek |
| unique cuisine. While everyone can find something | | | | cooking. Likewise, tomatoes are a common ingredient |
| unique about Indian food, be it the curry which is a | | | | in many cuisines. Can it be the exotic Indian spices that |
| complex but unique blend of spices or masala or the | | | | give the uniqueness to Indian food? Well, Greeks were |
| exotic looking lamb and chicken dishes, any attempt to | | | | renowned for their travels worldwide and brought |
| pin it down has been futile so far. | | | | home many spices from far off exotic places. The |
| Take the humble chutney. This simple blend of fruit and | | | | discussion can go on and on, but the fact remains that |
| spices could not have originated anywhere else | | | | Achari is a pungent, exotic dish that is a treat to your |
| around the globe but India. Who else would dare to be | | | | taste buds, while the Greek stew is tasty but mild. |
| so inventive as to mix a sweet, in this case ripe fruit, | | | | The doughnut which is an oil-fried, fat-filled, sweet dish |
| with a blend of spices? | | | | is omnipresent in America as well as in China. But the |
| While chicken is a common ingredient in almost all | | | | Indian vada which in no way resembles a doughnut is |
| types of cuisines, no chicken dish is internationally | | | | crisp, savory and flavorful. |
| acclaimed as the Indian Tandoori Chicken. The sizzling | | | | While you can try to pin point the uniqueness of Indian |
| clay oven in which it is cooked and the vivid colors of | | | | food with its use of spices or colorful presentation, the |
| this dish is only a part of its unique taste. The perfect | | | | exact answer is still a mystery, just like the country it |
| blend of spices and distinctive method of preparation is | | | | originated from. |
| what makes this dish an international favorite. | | | | |