what foods were included in the diet of the vedic people
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Food in Vedic period begins with cereals like riceand barley which formed a major part of food in Vedic period. The Vedic literature throws considerable light on the food and drink habits of the people of the ancient India. Among the food grains, the Rig Veda repeatedly mentions barley, particularly fried barley. These were used in preparing sweet cakes which were either dipped inghee before eating or consumed with "Somarasa" prepared with curd and butter which formed a major part of Vedic meal. Along with this the food of the Vedic period include large varieties of pulses,dairy products, meat, salts and spices, sweets and a variety of beverages which reflect the culture ofVedic period that came through the food habits of the Indian people.
Different Food Products in Vedic Period
Food in Vedic period included both vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian food items. The agrarian culture of Indian society allowed the Vedic people to cultivate a number of pulses like masura, masa, arahar, grams, peas and kulattha along with rice,wheat and barley form a major part of food in Vedic society. Among the dairy products, milk formed the principle ingredient of the Vedic society. Generallycow’s milk was consumed after boiling it. Milk was used for preparing some more items in which milk was milked with either with soma juice or messed with grains to create a whole meal of barley. Along with cow’s milk of buffaloes was also included which has been mentioned in Rig Veda and post- Rig Veda period. Largely milk was taken in the form of fresh milk, or boiled milk or with cream. Along with various forms of milk goat milk also formed a major part of Indian society that is mentioned in the Rig Vedas