1. Food Culture of India By: Hayley Fennessy Guest: Shamu

2. Where is India?

3. Culture of India  Respect one another Respect one another  Elders are the most respected people Elders are the most respected people  Nature is revered and respected Nature is revered and respected  To greet a friend: Namaste, “When the god in meets the god in you, we are one”. To greet a friend: Namaste, “When the god in meets the god in you, we are one”.

4. Religion of India  Buddhism- began in India  Guatama Buddha- 500 BC  Break free from cycle of Reincarnation  Meditation  Islam came to India from West Asia  Hinduism-polytheistic  Reincarnation- born into other bodies after death  Karma- what goes around comes around

5. Sri Lanka Culture  Tea- one of the largest tea producers in the world  Ceylon tea- served everywhere  Rice & Currry  Todon- special alcohol from palm tree sap

6. Food Culture  Pittu (fresh rice meal mixed with grated coconut, steamed in bamboo mould).  Rice  Wheat flatbread  Spicy vegetarian sauce  Yogurt  Curry  Cinnamon  Mostly vegetarian- belief in reincarnation, against cruelty to animals

7. Types of Indian Food Bengall Food- 5 essential spices: mustard, cumin seed, aniseed, black cumin seed, fenugreek seed Gujarati Food- mostly vegetarian high nutritional value Kashmiri Food- cooking originated Central Asia Mughlai Cuisine- one of most popular Punjabi Food- vegetarian and non vegetarian Rajasthani Food- very spicy South Indian Cuisine- rice based, light dishes

8. Regional Variations  Northern India  Wheat  Meat dishes (fish, chicken)  Southern India  Rice  Mostly Vegetarian

9. Sri Lanka Food Variations  Let’s ask Shamu about his favorite Sri Lankan food!!  What are the main differences between food from Sri Lanka vs. Northern or Southern India?

10. Fasting  Abstaining from food and drink  Religious Reasons  Political Reasons  Ghandi

11. Questions  When did you move to the U.S.?  Is there anything you find difficult adapting to in American culture?  When was the last time you have been to Sri Lanka?  What is your favorite Sri Lanka food?  Do you plan on going back sometime soon?  Is there anything else you would like to share with us about your culture?

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