This attractive information book uses maps, photographs, many illustrations and varied texts to explore food and its relation to religions, festivals and cultures within India. Other titles in this new series are: Caribbean, China, France, Italy, Lebanon, Mexico and Nigeria. Short chapters look at the links between food and a country's history, geography, climate, and agricultural traditions, as well as the role of special foods that have a traditional role in all kinds of rituals, festivals and celebrations. There are detailed recipes for some dishes, a glossary and index.