Flies were attracted to rice sold at the store

Indian food culture is rich in diversity, and the variations of curry as its staple food are truly endless. The image that Japanese people generally have of “Indian food = curry and naan” is actually a bit biased. Because naan is baked in a special oven called a tandoor, it does not often appear in the home. Instead, flat breads such as roti and chapatti and rice are widely eaten as staples.

Rice is the main staple food, especially in South India, rather than wheat. The warm and rainy climate is ideal for rice cultivation, and rice dishes unique to the region have developed. For example, dosas and idli made from rice flour are common. On the other hand, in urban areas like Mumbai, rice from all over the country, whether from the north or south, is distributed, offering a wide variety of choices.

A rice shop I passed by in Mumbai had several varieties of rice on display in the storefront. It was interesting to see what kind of rice it was since it was not bagged, but at the same time not without concern for hygiene.Flies gathered around the shining white rice, creating a scene of “local daily life.

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