India, Jan. 1 -- The way to a happy heart, seems to be through the stomach as far as Chinese astrology is concerned.

And honestly? We're not complaining.

Call it myth, superstition or even lore, it possibly can't hurt to take a little leap of faith - and to the table at that! - one that promises you luck, prosperity and not to mention, a very happy and full tummy on New Years day. These 7 dishes, are believed to ring in luck when consumed at the start of the year, as per ancient Chinese astrology.

In Chinese, the word for fish sounds like the word for 'surplus'. That's why fish is a staple on the Chinese New Year dinner table. Starting the year with a surplus is believed to invite greater abundance in the year ahead, symbolising growth...