The way Indians eat still retains some traditional habits. Although in more formal occasions, people use forks and spoons to eat, at home, it is more enjoyable to grasp them with their hands: everyone puts a big plate in front of them, puts rice on it, then pours dishes and soup, then mixes them with their hands a little, kneades them into a ball, and grabs them and sends them to their mouths. In street food stalls, snack bars and temples, people usually use a plate made of dried leaves to hold food, and some restaurants give everyone a fresh big leaf to hold food such as rice, which is very environmentally friendly.

There is also a rule for Indians to eat. No matter adults or children, they must eat with their right hands, pass food and tableware to others, and even use their right hands. This is because people think that their right hand is clean and their left hand is dirty. This is related to another habit of Indians. Indians, like toilets, do not use toilet paper to wipe them, but use water to flush them. When flushing, they use their left hand instead of their right hand. When eating in restaurants and Indian homes, when the meal is almost finished, the host often brings everyone a small bowl of warm water with a piece of lemon floating on it. This water should never be drunk. It is used for washing hands. After the meal, a plate of green wheat-like spices will be served for everyone to chew to eliminate the peculiar smell in the mouth.