India is a vast country with a wide range of geography and topography available for cultivation where various grains, vegetables, spices, and aromas add that flavor to the Indian cuisine. India has an agriculture-based economy which ensures the country is rich in cultivation which has a direct impact on the food of the country and its cuisines. Along with vegetarian meals, you can find a variety of non-vegetarian options which include chicken, mutton, fisheries, and seafood.

Indian cuisines traditionally consist of curry or a spicy dish combined with a plain accompaniment which is not spicy and more fulfilling to numb the hunger. Along with this, there are spicy or sweet-savory additions and then the deserts. In India, people love to eat spicy and then enjoy desserts to cool off their taste buds.

Food In India

Typical Indian meal can be broken broadly into the following parts –

• Curry – It can be vegetable or nonvegetarian cooked in loads of spices which adds that flavor to it, Indian curries are famous all over the globe and can be found all over the country, and the variety of vegetable or nonveg ingredients may vary from place to place.
• Lentil – Lentil is a staple meal of the country and is liked by almost all, it can be prepared in loads of flavors and tastes, depending on the part of the country you visit.
• Chapati/Roti – Indian bread is primarily made of wheat, in winter you can experience millet, maize, and other grain chapati too they are heavy and perfectly accompanied by spiced curries. You can find a wide range of Indian breads that include – Naan, Parantha, Chapati, and other forms that are worth tasting.
• Rice – Rice is the staple meal of the South and it’s not just rice, you get a variety of products made of rice that are fulfilling and appetizing. Rice is prepared in numerous forms in India, Jeera Rice or simple rice without any spices, Pulao, Biryani, and lot more form of rice are available in the country and is accompanied by curry or lentil.
• Desert – Most local deserts in India consist of Ghee – Clarified butter, milk, and sugar, it can have numerous ingredients ranging from dry fruits to rice and others, that create a fulfilling experience for your tummy.

Well, traveling to India for the first time it is recommended to start with bland food which is not so spicy and then increase the spice levels slowly to avoid Delhi belly. Indian cuisine differs from state to state and region to region, and also in the weather you are visiting, so be prepared for a large variety of Indian cuisines for your trip to India.

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– Synonymous with “Travellers Diahreah” it is a common observation when travelling to new places. Infectious viruses and bacteria are the main cause of Delhi Belly, which your body is not familiar with and once they enter your body there can be symptoms which can include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and fever.

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Fret not it can be avoided with little precautions.

How to avoid Delhi belly in India?

The best part is Delhi Belly can be avoided with little precautions if you are vigilant of what goes inside your mouth.

Water – Unfiltered water contains bacteria and viruses, therefore it is recommended to drink purified and or packaged drinking water which goes through an extensive filtering process and ensures you do not get an upset stomach. So wherever you go make sure you do not opt. for tap water but rather prefer purified drinking water preferably packaged drinking bottles. There are many local companies producing packaged drinking water which should be avoided as they might not have that extensive filtering process. These are some of the packaged drinking water brands which are readily available all over India and can be trusted –

• Bisleri
• Kinley
• Aquafina
• Bailey
• Rail Neer (Available in Indian Trains only)
• Himalaya
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There are many other brands available in the market, which could be as effective as the above ones.

Food – India is a country that has a wide range of mouth-watering cuisine, their perfect aroma, spicy flavors, and yummy taste can be irresistible. But keep it slow in the beginning, prefer eating only hot food as most viruses and bacteria can’t survive higher temperatures.

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It is recommended to pick up your food from famous shops and outlets which would be crowded and you might have to wait in a queue to get your order, but given the servings, it signifies that the food is freshly prepared and of good quality, that keeps the people waiting.

Eat at the recommended restaurants that cater to foreign guests, as they understand your cuisine and give you the experience of Indian cuisine without many spices and other ingredients that might cause an upset stomach. In metro and big cities, you can find International food chains that you eat from back home and you can eat from them too as they maintain International standards and can be helpful to avoid Delhi belly.

Are you a fruit lover, it is recommended to prefer fruits with skin, so you can peel them off and enjoy them without making much contact like bananas, oranges, and pineapples to name a few. Also, if you want to try raw veggies and fruits it is recommended to wash them in hot water or packaged drinking water to lower your chances of getting Delhi Belly.

How to get rid of Delhi Belly?

Treating your upset Stomach

Prevention is better than cure, but what if a virus or bacteria enters your body? You might show the symptoms that are – diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and fever. It is advisable to bring medicines for the abovementioned symptoms from your doctor back home, so you have them at the onset and can recover soon.

Relax and don’t exert too much, it will go away within a day or two. One must keep themselves hydrated with electrolytes and other fluids, but make sure only purified ones or packaged quality products.

If Indian food is upsetting your stomach, it is recommended to go for banana, curd, or yogurt and rice without any spices or flavoring. This will help soothe your stomach and you will feel better with 2-3 good meals. Once recovered you can enjoy Indian cuisine for the remaining tour.

If the diarrhea still persists or you don’t feel well it is recommended to see a doctor and get diagnosed for the actual virus and bacteria which is making you uneasy. Get some medicines and you will be back to enjoying your time in India within a day or two.

We understand it can be daunting to get sick in another country. It is better to avoid getting a Delhi belly than to cure it.

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India is famous for its spices and flavors and what would be better than to experience the authentic food of India with a food connoisseur? Come experience the taste of India in the best cooking class in Jaipur with a homemaker by profession and cook by passion. This interactive session will not only serve your taste buds but will give you an understanding of Rajasthan’s food which is famous all across the country. From the starters to the main course, you will gain first-hand experience in cooking these sumptuous delicacies from start to finish so once you are back home you can share good Indian food with your friends and families.

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The Jaipur cooking class offers –

• Welcome Drink – Taste the welcome drink depending on the season, whether Chai or tea, Lassi, Lemonade, Sharbat, or any other. This will give you a refreshing feeling to get started with the cooking session.
• Starters – Gain hands-on experience in preparing starters, which are considerably heavy in India and can be concluded as a mini meal, which you can easily prepare back home and enjoy. These are to enjoy while the main course is being prepared and to keep your taste buds working.
• Main Course – The main course in Rajasthan is generally spicy, heavy, and full-filling to the bottom, our star cook makes sure your food is appropriately spicy, so you can enjoy it in peace without breaking a sweat. It includes Chapati, Naan, or any form of Indian bread, one seasonal vegetable, and lentil accompanied by some sweetness and other items which for sure will enhance the overall taste of the food.
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Dine in with the host to clarify your queries and concerns regarding the Jaipur cooking class and the food while enjoying the delightful delicacies of Rajasthan. In the Jaipur cooking class, you will learn about Indian foods, especially of Jaipur and Rajasthan, we will share with you the master recipes that will be helpful to you when you are cooking. You will learn about the ingredients, the process, and the technique of cooking specific delicacies. Come explore one of the best food tours with a passionate cook and enhance your gastronomical experience of India.

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The cooking class sessions are on a pre-booking basis and conducted at home, so you also get to visit an Indian family and learn their ways of living, especially the food. Get the best experience in Jaipur with a family interaction to understand the ways Indians eat. Come explore our cooking classes to learn more.

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• Chapati – Try it with your own hands, just dip in curry and taste this Indian bread served in most of North India with a pinch of clarified butter to top it off. Made out of rice dough and a pinch of salt to taste then baked on the flames. It goes with most dishes and almost every place you eat you can find the Chapatis or naan or roti just different kinds of Indian bread.

• Masala Chai – The favourite drink of India, and there is no time for drinking it you can have it in morning, evening, afternoon and any time of day. One can see small stalls on the roadsides across the north selling this tea with milk and a pinch of ginger, black pepper (mostly in Winter) and cardamom.

• Samosa – The triangular snack mostly served in breakfast. Made of flour and potato fillings with spicies and other mixture of vegies like onion and peas along with other things. Its crispy on the outside and spicy on the inside. Served with Chutney or sauces made of tamarind the sweet one and the spicy one made of coriander leaves and mint.

• Chole Bhature – Garbanzo beans served with deep fried Indian Bread which is usually swollen after frying. Along with chick peas are onions, garlic and blend of spicies. The chick It is famous across the north region and one can find it in Restaurants and the street vendors.

• Laal Maas – This lamb dish from the western state of Rajasthan, is known for the chilli blends made in oil or clarified butter with onions and garlics which bring out the flavours in the meat. Served with Indian Chapatis. Once in India one must try this dish of lamb and be prepared for a sweet after the meal as it is a bit spicy but tasty.

• Pani Patasi/Gol Gappe – A tasty bite of round flours balls filled with cooked potatoes and raw onions along with spiced water. It’s the most favourite of the ladies and good evening snack. Served all over the north India on the street-side stands and restaurants. With a blend of chutneys sweet and sour to add flavours to it. Tastes Yummy.

• Paav Bhaji – Another assorted dish filled with butter and bhaji as mixture of veggies, potato, onion, cauliflower and tomatoes without curry its actually a thick paste with butter served with chopped onions. Paav are more like buns and fried in butter to add the aroma to it on a flat pan known as tawa. Tickling your taste buds add extra butter to numb the spices.

• Ras Malai – This creamy delight with sweet balls made out of milk solids and sweet syrup made out of milk and cream. Its a famous dish loved by sweet lovers all over north region. Indulge in this desert after your spicy meals and ease your taste buds from the spices and enjoy the sweet delicacies of India.

• Ras Malai – This creamy delight with sweet balls made out of milk solids and sweet syrup made out of milk and cream. Its a famous dish loved by sweet lovers all over north region.

• Gulab Jamun – Enjoy the sweet balls made of milk and flour battered and fried in ghee i.e. clarified butter, later dipped in sugar syrup. Famous across the North this delicacy is available in tin cans or loose in almost all places at sweet shops.

• Lassi – Another favourite drink prepared with curd/yogurt, it’s blended curd with added sugar for sweet tooths and pinch of spicies to accompany your meals. A healthy getaway from the scorching heat in the summer it helps sooth your stomach and can be taken with rice or banana for you have that “Delhi Belly” .