First, always remember to wash your hands thoroughly. This is obvious, but crucial. Using your right hand (don’t try touching the plate with your left hand — sorry, lefties), scoop the food (usually, curry, veggies or meat) onto flatbread (naan, roti or chapati) with a twist of your wrist. Using your fingertips, bring the food to your mouth. Things to remember: don’t bring the plate to your mouth — lower your head instead — take small amounts of food each time, make sure the food does not touch your palms and don’t put your fingers into your mouth. The secret? Use your thumbs to push the food inside. While some think eating with your hands makes the food taste better (you’re able to mix the food to a consistency you like), others believe it feeds your mind, not just your stomach, by offering a personal connection with your food.