I think I’ve read that in Indian cooking, it’s important to have good feelings while doing the work, to realize and internalize the Ideal that what you are doing is to benefit everyone who eats it.
I think that’s why I love soup-making best - it’s a very contemplative kind of cooking/effort.
-JT
My SIL is Indian, well American now.
Brother says he asked her what she puts in the food.
She say Everything
He say what do you mean everything.
She say EVERYTHING in the house!
I presume that means EVERYTHING LOL
I like soup because God lets you take a nap and tells you when its ready. :)
Indian cooking is often tied up with the Hindu religion. In some vegetarian sects, they will not eat tomatoes because the red reminds them of the blood of a slaughtered animal. Very interesting to read about their beliefs.