A. India has two main regions, North India and South India, and each has its own traditional recipes and ingredients.   North India includes the cities of Delhi and Jaipur and has a more moderate climate that includes a cool or cold winter and hot summer. That means North Indian food from this region tends to be heavier and richer. Tandoori, palak paneer, and yogurt-based dishes all hail from northern India.   South India has a hotter, more tropical climate and South Indian menus reflect the region with more spice heat and lighter meals that are fish or vegetarian based.