FSTC 300 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Sattva, Paneer, Phalguna
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North indians prefer wheat bread --> influences from middle east and europe. Variety of vegetarian food cooking --> seasoned nuts and dairy. East indians like sweets and fish --> influences from asia. Meal is eaten in arab style --> large platter. South indians prefer rice --> influence of aryan culture. Cooking in mud pots is common in villages. Kerala --> famous for coconut, banana and jackfruit chips. Indians meal is served on a banana leaf --> shape of leaf matters. Guest of honor --> perfect leaf (tapers to one side with straight blunt cut on other) There is an order for serving the food on the leaf. No small portions --> seconds are a must. Take this up if you are hungry to make host happy. If full --> leave small amount of rice or other food on plate. Close banana leaf from back to front --> shows you are satisfied.