The Indian subcontinent is a land of magical landscapes and piping hot foods. You could cleanse your tongue of flaming capsaicin (the chemical that makes peppers spicy) in the holy Ganges, or hide from food in the Eastern or Western Ghats. Whatever you prefer, India has it in stock. Now come, follow the intriguing landscape of the Indians and munch on burning food until the sacred cows come home. Indian cuisine is a complex, spicy blend of foods that Americans can't seem to replicate. The hot food out there starts with a healthy breakfast, with tea and Roti, or an Indian flatbread. As you go to lunch, more flavorful foods come into play. Litti Chokha is a delicious wheat flour cake that is baked and then salted, as well as being filled with delicious crushed chickpea flour. It is also not very hot, so those with a weak palate can enjoy it in complete peace. But if you like heat, try some Kahdi, from Jammu. This spicy dish is a gravy made from chickpea flour, with red-hot vegetarian pancakes called pakoras. To wash it all down, have a divine tea or coffee if you're that kind of person. Then comes everyone's favorite time of the day. Snack time, or evening breakfast for the Indians, or tea time for the English. Baiganee Chop is a popular snack in Jharkhand, prepared with chopped brinjal slices and dipped in various spices and sauces. Finally a layer of besan, which is a flour obtained from chopped chickpea flour and fried in mustard oil. But if you're not a fan of mustard eggplant, have some more roti, the delicious flatbread. Then comes the most important meal of the day, and it's not a desert. It's dinner time! For those who need to make it hot and burn your mouth, try a little... middle of paper... s. This is hot compared to the peaceful and distant Eastern and Western Ghats. These are basically lines of mountains, with some rivers that almost never overflow, as well as slopes and a humid climate. This makes it possible to hide from food and relax at the same time. The food is usually just meat or of course rice. These magical landscapes have the power to kill you, save you from food, or simply amaze you. The Indian subcontinent is a wonderful combination of peppery cuisine and deadly/beautiful landscape. All in all, Indians have learned about food and, even today, are trying to find ways to survive in the Himalayas and Thar Desert. However, Americans are still looking for the secret to consuming food without going to the emergency room. Overall, India is an extraordinary country like no other. Works Cited www.wikipedia.com/Indian_cuisine