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International Cooking: A
Culinary Journey, 2E
Chapter 14
India
History
Huge Culinary Impact from Religions
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Muslims
Hindus
 Buddhists
 Jains
Sikhs, Zoroastrians, Christians, and
Jews
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Many Invaders throughout
History
Greeks
Arabs
Huns
Moghuls
British
Many more came for
spices
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Topography
North
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Himalayan Mountains, the world’s
highest mountain range
East
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fertile plains
coastline
abundant rainfall
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South
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called Deccan
plateau in the center
mountains on the east and west
coastal plains between the mountains
and coast
West
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hot, arid land
desert conditions
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Cooking Methods
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Early days: grilled over an open fire
or cooked in pot placed in the fire’s
embers
Stir-fry and deep-fry
North: bake in tandoor oven
South: steam
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Regions
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densely populated nation
second largest population of any
country
diverse topography and climate
varying dietary laws from religious
groups in India caused pronounced
effects on the cuisine
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North
 Flatbreads
 Milder dishes
 Lots of meat
South
 Rice
 Spicy dishes
 Fish and seafood, less meat
 Many vegetarian dishes
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Cuisine
Religious Culinary Restrictions
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many vegetarian dishes - many
Hindus are vegetarians
Muslims do NOT eat pork
Hindus do NOT eat beef
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Basis of Indian Diet
Rice
 Wheat
 Grains
 Legumes
 Yogurt
 Fresh fruits
 Pickles and chutneys
 Abundant spices and herbs
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