Given the range of diversity in soil type, climate and occupations, these cuisines vary significantly from each other and use locally available ingredients such as: herbs, vegetables and fruits.
The dishes are then served according to taste in either mild, medium or hot.
Indian food is also heavily influenced by religious and cultural choices.
Some ingredients commonly found in Indian dishes include: rice, wheat, ginger, garlic, green chillies and spices.
The North-East of India includes Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh.