Indian cuisine is inspired by a blend of cultures from all over the
region, and the dishes and even table manners can vary from area to
area. Follow the basic rules of etiquette when you eat Indian food in
the traditional manner and you shouldn't go wrong.
Instruction
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1
Wash your hands thoroughly prior to the meal with
plenty of anti-bacterial soap. When you sit, place a large napkin over your lap
to catch stray pieces of food. If this is your first time to try eating with
your hands, lean slightly over the table so your mouth is positioned directly
over your plate.
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2
Order a selection of sauce-rich foods, such as a
curry or masala, and then add dry accompaniments. Traditional naan breads,
papadams and rice or biryanis are all good choices to combine with your messier
dishes to mop up the sauce.
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3
Use only your right hand throughout the meal and
never touch any food with your left hand. In Indian culture, many people see
the left hand as "unclean" and are offended when Westerners use it to
touch their food and mouth.
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4
Break off small pieces of bread with your hand
from the communal plate and dip them into the sauces and chutneys on the table.
Only touch what you take for yourself and never redip the same food after it
has touched your mouth.
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5
Make a small pile of rice blended with sauce on
your plate and pick this up with your fingers only so that your thumb is free.
Bring the food to your mouth and hold your fingers containing the food to your
bottom lip. Use your thumb to push the food into your mouth and avoid touching
your fingers inside your mouth.
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