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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.