Food habits of an average Indian living in India are has evolved over the years. India being a land of diversity has unique food consumption practices on the basis of region, religious practices and culture. Staple food of North India is wheat based while of South India is rice based. Such food consumption practices evolved mainly due to the ease availability of foodstuff.

Introduction of modern farming methods, storage facilities, transportation and streamlined supply chain practices has ensured the availability of regional specialties’ all over the country.