Written by Romain A. Singh
India is a nation of stories—woven into its fabrics, etched into its monuments, and simmered gently into its food. With each morsel lies a tale of ancient wisdom, regional diversity, seasonal sensibility, and an unwavering commitment to nourishment. CuisineIndia, established in 2010, stands at the forefront of a national movement to reclaim and reintroduce this extraordinary culinary legacy—not as nostalgia, but as a vital, evolving force that speaks to both tradition and innovation.
The purpose of Cuisine India is not merely to glorify the past but to invigorate the present. In a world that has too often equated wellness with Western practices, Bharat’s own time-tested knowledge systems—rooted in Ayurveda, seasonal cooking, and farm-fresh produce—remain undervalued and underrepresented. It is this imbalance that we seek to address. By bringing India’s cuisine into the spotlight, not as a local curiosity but as a global standard of taste, health, and sustainability, we reaffirm our identity and strengthen our cultural sovereignty.
This platform begins with a singular promise: to educate our own people before we speak to the world. In our cities and towns, the memory of traditional cooking is fading amidst the glare of fast food and processed convenience. The younger generations deserve to know that their culinary roots are not only delicious but deeply scientific, culturally profound, and globally competitive. Our mission is to reignite pride in this knowledge and present it in a form that is both accessible and aspirational.
As you join this journey, we will spotlight restaurants with a legacy, recipes with a story, and ingredients with purpose. We will speak to chefs, researchers, and cultural custodians. Each blog post, each image, and each conversation will become a thread in the vibrant tapestry we are creating—a tapestry that connects kitchens to classrooms, farms to festivals, and the local to the global.
To those who believe that food is simply what we eat, we say: it is also how we remember, how we heal, and how we lead. And as the Ramayana reminds us, “Janani Janmabhoomischa Swargadapi Gariyasi”—Mother and Motherland are greater than heaven. In every spice, every grain, and every meal lovingly prepared, Bharat’s essence endures.
Join me on this journey. And lets rediscover food together.