Article: Indians spice up love for Chinese food

Mahendra Ved
New Straits Times
07-23-2007
Indians spice up love for Chinese food
Byline: Mahendra Ved
Edition: Main/Lifestyle
Section: Main Section

THE changing eating habits of Great Indian Middle Class have spawned food-related activities and growth worth millions.

Statistics in April indicate a 55 per cent growth in "food products" compared with a year earlier. Not surprising, considering that at least 300 million people live in cities and/or belong to the vast middle class.
There is a shift towards eating out and a widening of eating choices. Which is saying a lot.

For Indians, by and large, are difficult eaters. They want homemade food even while on tour.

My query, "Why do you leave ...

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