When I
visited Athens few years ago, I was pleasantly surprised with the influence of
Greek cuisine on Indian preparations. It was obvious that India had assimilated
ideas from everyone who traversed or touched its borders and Alexander the
Great was definitely instrumental in introducing the Greek cuisine to India.
Similar
is the story of American cuisine. As multitudes of cultures assimilate into American
diaspora, they bring with them their foods and are now influencing the American
cuisine.
So as you
celebrate Independence Day and try to stay cool and hydrated with a simple
cucumber and tomato salad or relish a mint-yogurt raita or grill eggplants to
use in Baingan Bhartha, a definite relative of Baba Ghanoush, or just roast peppers,
or make Bamiya style okra curry or Indian style Garbanzo beans curry,
remember the roots of these dishes and thank all the people who have came to
this country and added layers to this great melting pot. Happy Independence
Day!
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