Hindu Foods
Rituals and Traditions
"The Kitchen Religion"
No Meat!
Meat is usually shunned by most Hindus and almost all of them avoid meat. Beef is especially looked down upon and not eaten in respect for the cow. Meat is also seen as tamasic (influenced by darkness) This is another reason it is looked down upon. Duck and crab are forbidden in some areas, but not others. Alcohol, garlic, onions, and red colored foods are prohibited as well. Due to the fact that there is not a lot of meat eaten, the Hindu cuisine is mostly vegetarian and consists of a lot of milk products. Strong spices are also very common.
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Rituals and Traditions
Bibliography!
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"Heart of Hinduism: Food and Prasada." Welcome to the Heart of Hinduism. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Mar. 2013. <http://hinduism.iskcon.org/lifestyle/809.htm
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