It is common to finish the meal by chewing Pan as a digestive. Pan is a betel leaf in which are wrapped spices such as aniseed and cardamom. Besides the main dishes, there are also countless irresistible snacks available on every street corner, such as Samosa, Fritters, Dosa and Vada. For the more conservative visitor, Western cooking can always be found. Indeed, the best styles of cooking from throughout the world can be experienced in the major centres in India.
Tea is India's favourite drink and many of the varieties are enjoyed throughout the world.
It will often come ready-brewed with milk and sugar unless 'tray tea' is specified. Coffee is increasingly popular. There is a huge variety of excellent Indian beer. There is also good Indian-made gin, rum, brandy and wine. Restaurants have table service and, depending on area and establishment, will serve alcohol with meals.