What Do Brahmins Eat?

What Do Brahmins Eat?

Many Hindus are indeed vegetarian but many, including Brahmins, eat meat. In fact, for the warrior castes, meat was an important part of their diet, vital in building the physical strength needed for battle. It is the belief of one high-ranking caste, the Kayastha, that vegetarianism is for rabbits.

What kind of food Brahmins Cannot eat?

Choice is very important in a modern democracy. I respect those who don't want to eat beef or mutton. There are two communities who definitely don't eat meat—Brahmins, particularly south Indian Brahmins, and Banias (merchant class).

What do Brahmins eat for dinner?

For dinner, again they have rice or light tiffin. Elderly women who do vrat/fasting generally have only fruits and milk for dinner. Now days the tradition has changed slightly. Most of the Brahmins have started preparing their breakfast in morning instead of having a full course meal.

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