Indian Culture: Portuguese Influence On Indian Food

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INDIAN CUISINE Portuguese Influenced Indian cooking

The Portuguese established a colony in India at the beginning of 16th century. Portuguese started ruling India from Cochin and then Goa. After 4th centuries the Portuguese had control in various parts of India mostly they had control in the west coast of the country, but also in northwest in Bengal. The Portuguese influenced the India cuisine in two ways – first they introduce spices that are now essential part of Indian food today – and second by introducing Portuguese dishes that were adapted to Indian culinary techniques and tastes. The most Portuguese influence was of course in Goa, which Portugal ruled until 1961. Portuguese influence …show more content…

Indian food was introduce to a huge compilation of cooking. When Portuguese started trading ,the Portuguese brought various spices and assortment of vegetables in the country.not only the Portuguese effect the food but also effected the whole indian culture. The influence on indian food was seen since he decade in 1498,when vasco da gama entered india. After the entry of Portuguese it led a significant change in the culinary art of goa. The food of goa reflects the Portuguese influence on indian food. The food involves taste such as tangy, spicy, and delicious delicacies. The Portuguese introduce prawns balchao and pork vindaloo which has taken over the goan cuisine since that period till the present time. The cooking style of goan is similar to the Portuguese. The Portuguese also influenced the cooking style. The 3 major communities that live in goa is the hindu ,Christians and …show more content…

Maharashtra is a huge state with its fame capital Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay).This large region has five star hotels and restaurant and every possible thing which is needed. . Eastern states such as West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, and Jharkhand are quite different from each other. In bengali cusine fish and rice is the main diet. The order of a Bengali meal begins with a mixed vegetable dish with a bitter flavor and ends with a rich milk-based sweet dessert that Bengali is famous for. Bihar and jharkhand enjoy their vegetables and pulses.However they also eat beef,pork,goat and

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