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Smoked meat and bamboo shoot curries are commonly eaten by the non-vegetarians
of North-east Indian valleys. Poi diya bhaat (fermented rice) is a comfort food of the

people of Assam.

smoked meat bamboo shoot curry poi diya bhaat
Plateaus are rich in minerals and have dry climates in some regions. The soil is suitable

for growing millets, pulses and oilseeds. The food is simple, spicy and fulfilling.
Jowar roti and pithla (gram flour curry) are eaten in Maharashtra. Ragi mudde (finger
millet balls) with spicy curries is eaten in Karnataka.

jowar roti pithla ragi mudde

Dhuska (deep-fried rice and lentil bread) is very common in Jharkhand. Whereas, dalma
(dal with vegetables) is a common dish in Odisha.

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Plains are fertile and suitable for growing rice, wheat, sugarcane and vegetables.
Therefore plains are called the ‘food bowls’ of India.

Makki di roti and sarson da saag is the most commonly eaten food in Punjab. Litti chokha
(roasted wheat dough balls with spiced filling) is the comfort food of the people of Bihar.

makki di roti sarson da saag litti chokha

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