Transcript of INTERNATIONAL FOODS PROJECT INDIA BY: JOSH, MICHAEL, and Dusty.
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- INTERNATIONAL FOODS PROJECT INDIA BY: JOSH, MICHAEL, and
Dusty
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- Information on India General info. India is the seventh largest
country by area. It is approximately 3 287 590 square kilometres.
The population of India is over 1.2 billion people. The most
commonly spoken language is Hindi India has a total water surface
of 360, 400 square kilometres. The main religions of India are
Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism.
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- Information on India Main Industries India is home to the third
largest fishing industry. Has mining of coal, iron, magnesium as
well as oil reserves. India is also involved in : -the automobile
industry -computer technology -textile -animal husbandry(
management and care of animals for profit; e.g. livestock such as
cattle, pigs, chicken, etc.)
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- The Culture of India India is a very diverse country with each
district having different cultures Some main celebrations are
Diwali- a five day celebration that represents the start of a new
year. Genesh Chaturthi- an eleven day festival that honors their
god. Holi- a two day festival that celebrates victory over evil.
India also has some dances such as Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, and
Kathak. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =bhDVzJj3lKA
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- Popular Tourist Attractions Taj Mahal Built from 1632-1653
Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife,
Mumtaz Mahal Height- 73 metres Location- Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Taj Mahal is directly translated from Arabic and means crown of
palaces
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- Popular Tourist Attractions Kerala aka Keralam Keralam, is a
state in the south-west region of India on the Malabar coast. Was a
prominent spice exporter from 3000 B.C.E. to 3 rd century Kerala is
one of the seven wonders of India
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- Popular Tourist Attractions Hawa Mahal Hawa Mahal, is a palace
in Jaipur, India. Built of red and pink sandstone Height- 15 meters
Opened 1799 Was built by Lal Chand Ustad and Sawai Pratap Singh in
the form of the crown of Krishna the Hindu god.
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- The food of India Food locally grown in India are -rice -tea
-grains(wheat, sorghum, millet, barley, corn, naan, roti, bhakri;
etc.) -jute -coffee -fruits( mangoes, bananas, jackfruit, papaya,
starfruit) -Many of the same food we locally grow( carrots,
potatoes: etc)
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- Main ingredients used in cooking -dried beans(mung beans,
lentils, chickpeas) -cardamom -chili peppers -cinnamon -coriander
-ginger -mustard seed -garlic -onion
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- UNIQUE COOKING METHODS Zammin Doz A style of cooking in which a
hole is dug in the ground and the ingredients, placed in a clay
pot, are put in the hole then covered with mud and burning
charcoals This process of cooking takes about six hours to
complete
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- UNIQUE COOKING METHODS Galavat Galavat is the use of softening
agents like raw papaya paste, pineapple, kachari, etc. to tenderize
meat
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- UNIQUE COOKING METHODS Dum Dum literally means to steam. It is
a method of cooking on a very low flame, with the ingredients
inside a dough which then placed in a pot with the steam entrapped
in the sealed container. This method of cooking allows for all of
the flavors of the ingredients to come out.
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- TRADITIONAL DISHES Biryani Biryani is a dish of rice based food
made with spices, basmati rice, meat, fish, eggs, and/or
vegetables. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJ XWKDQq5so
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- TRADITIONAL DISHES Tandoori Chicken A chicken dish marinated in
yogurt, seasoned with tandoori masala, and cooked at very heat.
Tandoori chicken is a highly popular Indian dish, traditionally
cooked in a Tandoor(clay oven).
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- TRADITIONAL DISHES Kebabs A dish consisting of marinated meat
threaded on a skewer and grilled. Any kind of meat may be used;
cubes of fruit or vegetables are often threaded on the skewer as
well.
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- TRADITIONAL DISHES Modak A sweet rice or wheat flour dumpling
made with coconut, jaggery, nutmeg and saffron. Can be prepared by
steaming or frying
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- THE FOOD PATTERNS OF INDIA A typical Indian will eat two full
meals a day with substantial snacking in between. Only the right
hand is used in dining Breakfasts include rice or bread, a pickled
fruit or vegetable, and a dal dish Snack foods consist of food
similar to breakfasts and are consumed with coffee or tea Dinner is
the main meal of the day and usually includes at least one rice
dish, a curried vegetable or meat dish, a baked or fried bread, a
pickled fruit or vegetable, and a yogurt. Dessert is usually served
with fruit Common beverages include water, milk, buttermilk,
sugarcane juice, fruit juice and soda. All courses of the meal are
placed on the table at the same time Guests are served first at
mealtime.