Eating Patterns
Etiquette and Manners
Food Preparation Responsibilities
Specific Food Dish from India
True or False
100
What are some staple spices from this country?
Cumin, Clove, Coriander, Turmeric
100
What does a typical table setting look like in this country?
The fork is placed to the left of the plate. Place the knife to the right of the dinner plate and then set the spoon to the right of the knife. Set the water glass in the top right corner, above the knife. The napkin can be placed on top of the dinner plate or beneath the fork.
100
What would a typical kitchen of this country look like?
100
Crisp golden potatoes and cauliflower
What is Aloo Gobi
100
True or false, cows are considered sacred in India
True
200
What meals are eaten? At what times of the day? How often?
They often eat three meals a day. Breakfast, Lunch and dinner.
200
What manners are commonly practiced in this country?
Sharing food is a common practice along with all of the food being served at once and a before meal snack may take place before.
200
Who is primarily responsible for meal preparation?
Indian women and girls who have reached a certain age and have cooking skills are usually in charge of cooking meals.
200
Indian chickpea stew
What is Chana Masala
200
True or false, Indians only consume chicken
False, duh
300
What are some staple foods from this country?
Butter chicken and Naan Bread, Chana Masala, Aloo Gobi, Lamb Vindaloo, Pakora, etc.
300
What cookware and utensils would be used for mealtimes?
The only utensils used are spoons and your fingertips, food is supposed to be torn so using a knife is usually not needed because food is bite sized.
300
Where can people obtain food in this country?
In a 2019 survey, 13% of Indian consumers purchased their foods at online stores, 40% bought their food at corner stores, and 46% bought their food at the supermarket.
300
Meat and rice mixed dish popular in Kashmiri cuisine
What is Biryani
300
True or false, Chenab Bridge is NOT the highest rail bridge in the world.
False
400
What foods are typically included at each meal?
Rice, Whole-Wheat Flour, Lentils, Peas, Beans, etc.
400
What special rules must you follow when dining?
You must eat with your right hand only and wash your hands before and after each meal.
400
What role do supermarkets, specialty stores, restaurants, take-out places and prepared foods play
These are the main sources in which Indian consumers can get their food.
400
A thick, savory curry consisting of meat or vegetables, braised in yogurt, cream, and spices?
What is Korma
400
True or false, Turkey is the spice capital of the world
False, India is the spice capital of the world.
500
How are holiday feasts any different from normal days?
During Indian holidays, foods are more sweet, lavish, and are served in greater quantities. There are also more traditional foods on the table than a normal day in the life.
500
What behaviors/conditions are frowned upon in India while dining?
Eating with your left hand because it is considered unsanitary, eating your food too fast or slow is disrespectful and not finishing all of the food you took or were given.
500
BONUS!
True or false, frogs are married off in India
True, frogs are married off to please the Indian rain gods.
500
BONUS!
True or false, India is NOT where yoga originated.
False, India is known as the birth place of yoga.
500
True or false, India was the second country to mine diamonds.
False, they were the first country to mine diamonds.