Molecular Gastronomy and India
Gastronomy is the study of the relationship between food and culture, art of preparing and serving rich or delicate and appetizing food, a style of cooking of particular region, and the science of good eating. In India, gastronomy is perceived to be something completely different from the above definition. Here it means, smoke and some gimmicks to attract customers to have food which has no relation to gastronomy. Molecular gastronomy is much more than just some smoke. It's about mixing of chemicals with food items to make things which we generally can't obtain from the market. It is the art of solidifying liquids and converting solids into powder form. Understanding gastronomy is like understanding mathematics for some people, it's not that easy. The recent developments in India have been quite riveting. People have started accepting gastronomy and what it has to offer. Young India loves food which have gastronomical twist to them. It's delicious and it's ex...