Most of the vegetable in India that are considered of nutritious value such as Avocado, bell pepper,beans are vey expensive. only okara, egg plant, or some form of pumkins are reasonable priced. of course, not to mention the high price of fruits that are considered tasty -plums, seedless or sweet grapes. these are just out of bounds for the average man on 'finance budget.' Only bankers with EMI loans facility are trying this. I am having information on customer habits.
India cuisines is very simple -lentils, dried spices. there is nothing great. Unlike how the scientifically the japanese, taiwanese etc make Tofu or grow crotons or greens for salad, in india there is nothing scientific. No one understands the concept of making suces or seasonings as everything is pickled in oil and put in jar for months eating it as a taste enhancers many indian fans, foodies have got undesired results.
No one understand much about vegetables, growing spices or garden fresh greens. No garden fresh dressing are available similar to jalapenos, paprika etc that you find across other old countries.
most popular dishes are in north india: Mughlai roti, tandoori chicken/kebab.

the Indian Roti bread (made with flour or white flour) is a copy from afghan. and here we dont do a good job of it. Just big talk. I have tried all this in 5 star 7 star hotels from delhi to kerala. so i am saying this with experience. of course the price tag is 5 star.

Lots of fabulous recipes to try out. The only disappointment was that her mother's "Simple Mung Dal" recipe wasn't included in the book, (even though she has included a picture of it on the page that shows "A typical Indian Thali". :(