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INTERNATIONAL FOODS PROJECT INDIA

INTERNATIONAL FOODS PROJECT INDIA. BY: JOSH, MICHAEL, and Dusty. 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

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INTERNATIONAL FOODS PROJECT INDIA

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  1. INTERNATIONAL FOODS PROJECTINDIA BY: JOSH, MICHAEL, and Dusty

  2. Information on IndiaGeneral 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.

  3. Information on IndiaMain 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.)

  4. 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. • GeneshChaturthi- 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

  5. Popular Tourist Attractions • TajMahal • Built from 1632-1653 • Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, MumtazMahal • Height- 73 metres • Location- Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India • TajMahal is directly translated from Arabic and means “crown of palaces”

  6. 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 3rd century Kerala is one of the seven wonders of India

  7. Popular Tourist Attractions • HawaMahal HawaMahal, is a palace in Jaipur, India. Built of red and pink sandstone Height- 15 meters Opened 1799 Was built by Lal Chand Ustad and SawaiPratapSingh in the form of the crown of Krishna the Hindu god.

  8. 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)

  9. Main ingredients used in cooking • -dried beans(mung beans, lentils, chickpeas) • -cardamom • -chili peppers • -cinnamon • -coriander • -ginger • -mustard seed • -garlic • -onion

  10. UNIQUE COOKING METHODS • ZamminDoz • 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

  11. UNIQUE COOKING METHODS • Galavat • Galavat is the use of softening agents like raw papaya paste, pineapple, kachari, etc. to tenderize meat

  12. 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.

  13. 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=zJXWKDQq5so

  14. 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).

  15. 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.

  16. TRADITIONAL DISHES • Modak • A sweet rice or wheat flour dumpling made with coconut, jaggery, nutmeg and saffron. • Can be prepared by steaming or frying

  17. 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.

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