R&E exam 3 – Indian food – Flashcards

in India there are ___ states and ___ union territories, each one being unique

what is the major language of trade and politics in India

how many major religions are seen throughout India

what type of social system does India have

for a north Indian wedding, when does it take place

henna

type of dress (wedding dress)

North Indians prefer ____ ____

East Indians like ____ and _____

West Indians prefer ____ and _____

South Indians prefer _____

The people of Northern India are from the ____ _____ so they have influences from Afghanistan, Iran and the Middle East.

____ is a staple food. North Indians like this bread, roti or pita-bread like food. Snack like samosa and veg puffs are based off this

____ is famous bread in North India

this is a popular flat bread

____ impact is also apparent with the creation of new dishes like Chicken tikka masala which is actually a British invention in India

___ ____ has the most variety of vegetarian food cooking mixed with seasoned nuts and dairy products

this is not uncommon in North India

Where are these characteristics located 1. Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, Burma and China heavily influences the dietary customs 2. Unique blend of vegetarian food 3. Lot of seeds are used in the cooking, such as aniseed, mustard, fenugreek seed, cumin seed and black cumin seed.

what is typically added to fish

Where are these characteristics located 1. Roti based diet. 2. Vegetables stuffed in roti and made with spices ‐ PARATHA 3. Renowned for their sweet tasting dishes 4. Usually, a meal is eaten in arab style, on a large platter or plate called Thaali

fish ____ and ____ are very common in coastal areas of India

where are these characteristics located •Rice is the main food •The popular dish is based on Rice with chicken. •The curry is noted for its spicy flavor. •The food style of Southern India is directly from the Dravidian heritage which has influence of Aryan culture.

what are some common South Indian breakfast

rice flour batter cooked under steam

rice flour batter cooked on pan

spicy, flat, round dhal crispies with batter fried in oil

what are some traditional Indian foods

a sweet flat bread made of refined flour and stuffed with a mixture of jaggery, coconut, cardamom and cooked tur dhal

rice seasoned and flavored with raw mango or lime juice

cooking in ____ ____ is common in villages

this is famous for coconut, banana, and jackfruit chips

traditionally, Indian meals are served on waht

The guest of honor always gets a ____ banana leaf

The banana leaf ____ to one side and a _____ blunt cut on the other side

when serving a meal on a banana leaf, the meal is mostly ______

In India, food is eaten with fingers using your ____ hand. This is because all senses should be involved

the ____ person is served first out of respect

the first dish to be sampled during Indian meals is the ____

there are no ___ portions, guests are encouraged to eat to their fill

before meals in India, one must say "Om Ganesha" this is like ____ ____. after a meal traditional Hindus says "Krishnarpanam"

remove your ____ before entering into a house

the banana leaf is closed ____ to ____ after eating which denotes you are satisfied with what you ate, unless, it is a funeral service in which case you do the opposite

____ leaves served with Chunna, a form of edible Calcium and a mixture of Areca nuts along with sweet shredded coconut.

One never says Goodbye, the host says "_____ _____" and the guest replies I will come again

what is the highest religious population in India

Hindus consider ___ as a sacred animal. so they do not eat it

Hindus typically celebrate most ____ with vegetarian foods

Hindus serve food on banana leafs during ____ and ____

Hindus consider ____ auspicious

the hindu society is divided into four classes, this class is mainly the priestly class, the protector of religion they enjoyed much prestige and advantages

the hindu society is divided into four classes, this class is made of the warrior class, who held the political power

the hindu society is divided into four classes, this class is the cultivators, merchant class

the hindu society is divided into four classes, this class is the working class

this food is for the low class diet Heavy Ex. meat and alcohol Not fresh/fresh Promote dullness and inertia Produce feelings of anger, jealousy, and greediness

this food is for the middle class diet Include onions, garlic, salt, spices, and seafood. To excite intellect and passion Thought to interfere with meditation Strong emotional qualities and the sense of contentment

this food is for the high class diet Fruits, vegetables, and grains Promote transcendence, and orderliness Does not irritate the stomach and has a purifying effect on the mind For spiritual development

•Sattvic foods •Eliminate tamasic and rajasic foods Forbidden food: •Meat and meat products •Cow is considered sacred and they strictly avoid beef products •Eggs •Onions, garlic (heat up the body), •Mushrooms (cause they are grown in unclean ground) •Stimulants such as caffeine •Any form of alcohol Diet: •Milk and milk products are permitted •A cheese known as paneer predominates •Fruits, vegetables, grains, beans etc •Fasting are strictly followed once or twice a week •Some drink water and juice, many don't eat anything on that day

-Do not eat pork -Offer a prayer before slaughtering the animal -Eat or buy meat which is marked halal -Fasting is considered important during the Holy Ramadan season. -During this season they take diet only after sun set and before sun rise -Enjoy get together and sharing food with others. -Among Muslims, there is not much variation in diet throughout the world

1. Strictly follows the vegetarian diet, 2. Have restrictions on some plant products. 3. They avoid any fruit or vegetable that grows underground. 4. Non‐violence is the principle of Jainism. 5. They fast every fortnight and even few days after lunar season. 6. During fasting, they restrict themselves to diet on grains. 7. Jainism teaches to avoid over indulgence of food and to avoid food wastage.

1. Dietary customs vary across Sikhism. 2. Some eat meat while some avoids egg, meat and fish. 3. Few practice a vegetarian diet but includes egg. 4. They avoid halal meat and pig products as pig products are considered unclean 5. Vegan Sikhs avoid food cooked or served in utensils or tray with meat products. 6. Some Sikhs even avoid outside food and restrict themselves to just home cooked food.

___ products are said to be favored by Lord Krishna, and so on 'Krishna Jayanti' (Krishna's birthday), food and sweets prepared from milk predominates

Similarly for Muslims, there are special foods such as '_____' (sweet vermicelli cooked in milk) prepared on special occasions such as Eid.

The word "_____" means "rows of lighted lamps" or "array of lamps," and the celebration is often referred to as the "Festival of Lights"

1. Lord Krishna killed Narak, the demon king with help of his wife Satyabhama. 2. In North India, Diwali is celebrated to rejoice over the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile with Sita and Lakshman after killing the Ravana, a demon king. 3. On the second day of Diwali the Lakshmi Puja is performed. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity, will visit well‐lit homes on this day.

this is the festival of colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival, it is celebrated at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month Phalguna (February)

____ are lit the day before Holi