Diet is the most visible marker of India’s diversity. Approximately 30-40% of Indians are vegetarians—the highest percentage in the world—often driven by Jain, Buddhist, or Hindu beliefs in ahimsa (non-violence). This isn't a niche diet; it has created a culinary universe where paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and lentils ( dal ) are elevated to art forms.
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