INDIA AND KOREA Flashcards
INDIA
A variety of regional and traditional cuisines using locally available spices, herbs, vegetables, and fruits. Influenced by religion (Hinduism and Islam) and cultural traditions.
Indian Cuisine
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Characterized by sophisticated use of spices, vegetables, grains, and fruits.
Diverse Cuisine
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Vegetarianism is common among Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains.
Religious Influence
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Cultural Interactions evolved through exchanges with:
Persia, Greece, Mongols, and West Asia
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New World Foods: Chili peppers, tomatoes, and potatoes introduced by:
Arab and Portuguese traders
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Introduced wheat, barley, turmeric, and cumin
Indus Valley (3300-1300 BCE)
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Rice cultivation and blending of Aryan culinary traditions.
Aryan Period (1500-500 BCE)
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Mughal Empire Introduced?
biryanis, kebabs, curries, and refined spice usage
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Saffron, cardamom, cloves, marinating, and slow cooking techniques were from?
Islamic Influence
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British Raj: Popularized _______ and introduced ______________________
tea
potatoes, tomatoes, and chilies
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Indian cuisine fused with global flavors, becoming widely popular.
Globalization
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indian spices
Cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili, cardamom, cloves
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Rich, creamy curries
regional styles in their cuisine
North
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Spicy, tangy flavors
regional styles in their cuisine
South
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Lentils, chickpeas, paneer as protein sources.
Vegetarian Focus
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Staples in India
Rice, roti, naan, chapati
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Creamy tomato-based chicken
popular dishes of Northern India
Butter Chicken
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Fragrant rice with meat or vegetables
popular dishes of Northern India
Biryani
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Marinated, clay-oven cooked
popular dishes of Northern India
Tandoori Chicken
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Leavened flatbread
popular dishes of Northern India
Naan
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Crispy pastries with spiced potatoes
popular dishes of Northern India
Samosas
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Crispy crepes with sambar and chutney
popular dishes of Southern India
Dosa
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Steamed rice cake
popular dishes of Southern India
Idli
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Lentil donuts
popular dishes of Southern India
Vada
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Savory vegetable-topped pancakes
popular dishes of Southern India
Uttapam