Everything you need to know to get started confidently!

By Petrina Verma Sarkar, About.com Guide to Indian Food

Welcome to the delicious world of Indian food. This exotic, multi-layered cuisine with its rich textures, flavors and aromas will always leave you longing for more.... Once you've got the basics sorted, you can confidently build on them!

1. Get to Know Indian Food
2. Get Equipped
3. Tips and Techniques
4. Eating Out

Get to Know Indian Food

Before we dive into the depths of Indian cooking, let's get to know it a little better.

• Discovering Indian Cuisine
• The Cuisine of North India
• The Cuisine of South India
• The Cuisine of East India

• The Cuisine of West India
• Misconceptions About Indian Food
• Frequently Asked Questions About Indian Food
• Demystifying Indian Cuisine

Get Equipped

From ingredients and cookware to cookbooks and online grocery stores...

• Stocking Your Pantry
• Cookware to get started
• Glossary of Ingredients and Cooking Terms

• Cookbook Reviews
• Shopping Online
• Photo Gallery of Indian Daals and Beans

Tips and Techniques

These quick, helpful hints will go a long way when you're cooking Indian food!

• Quick Tips
• Techniques and How-tos

Eating Out

Some handy help for navigating the sometimes confusing world of Indian food in restaurants!

• How to Find a Good Indian Restaurant
• How to Order in an Indian Restaurant
• Print & Carry Guide to Ordering Indian Food