Interaction with Environment: The smells and tastes of India Unit 2 – India Lesson 3 – Clothing and Food Your Name ______________________________ Period ______________
Essential Questions 1.Describe Indian clothing. You can be general, or choose one or two pieces of clothing to describe. 2.How do Indians eat that is different than how you eat?
How they dress
HOW THEY DRESS 1.Reaction to their environment 2.Light, thin fabric 3.Loose fitting 4.Layers 5.Colorful – since they have the colors
Clothing - men Men can be casual Pyjama Dhoti Kurta
Clothing - men Men can be fancy Sherwani
Choli Clothing - women Sari Salwar Kameez
Indian Clothing Some dress traditional Some dress modern This is a Sari
What is the name of the shirt I’m wearing?
Beggars Even Beggars are dressed in traditional style What is this child beggar wearing?
Sikh turban Modern clothing
A typical “extended” family in India
How they eat
Spices
Spices found in India Turmeric Coriander Cumin Mustard seed Curry Tamarind Cinnamon Cardamom Red chili powder Black pepper
What they DON’T eat 1.Reaction to their religion 2.Most are Hindu 3.Hindus respect life, so many are vegetarians 4.Almost no one eats cows – sacred 5.Reason: cows are giving creatures 6.Result: cows wander everywhere click
Cows are EVERYWHERE Even on the beach! click
The way they eat Eat with their fingers Usually VERY spicy Yogurt to “calm” the spice “Family” style
What they eat Then they’ll add in some curry (spicy sauce) They start with rice Then mix it in with their fingers click
Typical Foods Typical appetizer: samosa Typical dessert: fried cheese with honey With a mint chutney Bread is naan, usually a roti or parantha Or a chapatti
The right way to eat Indian With a mint chutney Your carefully mix, then gently shove it into your mouth Click – the neat way
Favorites at Indian Restaurants Chicken korma Chicken tikka masala Chicken tandoori
Favorites at Indian Restaurants Poppadum Mint chutney Tamarind chutney Masala chai (spice tea) Lassi (yogurt drink)
They also eat fish
Finally… a real question… Why DO Indians eat with their hands?... click