Samosa Papri Chaat Gulab Jamun

Help yourself to some South Asian food…
Samosa
With origins in Uttar Pradesh, samosas are a popular appetizer or
snack, and are usually vegetarian, made with spiced potatoes,
onions, peas, and lentils. They are accompanied by mint ‘green’
chutney and tamarind chutney.
Papri Chaat
A north Indian fast food. Chaat is a Hindi word that literally means
lick, and is used to describe a range of snacks and ‘street food’
dishes; papri refers to the crisp fried dough wafers. The papris are
served with boiled potatoes, chick peas, yogurt, and tamarind
chutney, and topped with chaat masala.
Gulab Jamun
A milk-solids based dessert popular throughout South Asia. Milksolids are kneaded into a dough and deep fried. They are then
soaked in a light sugar syrup flavored with green cardamom and
rosewater.
South Indian Food…
Dosa
A fermented crepe or pancake made from rice batter and black
lentils. Common as a breakfast dish, or street food, it can be
stuffed with vegetables and sauces, and is typically served with
vegetarian side dishes, including sambar (vegetable stew), wet
chutney, dry chutney, and Indian pickles.
Dosas are gluten free!
Check out the Dosa Factory in Central Square !
Indian Breads…
North vs. South
Most flatbreads in Northern Indian are made with milled flour, while breads in the South are
made with rice and lentils.
Bhatura
Puri
Chapati/Roti
And others…
Naan
Papadum
Paratha
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Clothing Tips
• Clothing should be:
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– Worth ruining
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Bring good walking shoes & sandals
Cotton undergarments are critical
For females:
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Food & Drink
• Drink sterilized water
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• Always wash hands before eating
• Be prepared to eat with your right
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– Do not use left hand for eating
• Hosts will offer more than you can eat
– Take what you think you can finish
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– Do not throw anything in toilet
• Availability of feminine products
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– Transport may have women-only cars
– Hotels may have women-only floors
• Students of both genders should
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• Avoid taking public transport alone after dark
• Be prepared for unwanted
attention
– Staring & comments
– Crowded spaces
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– Malaria & dengue fever are risks
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• Travelers’ illness
– Bring or purchase oral rehydration salts
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– If something looks sketchy, don’t eat
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Reflective Exercise
“No man steps in the same river
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he's not the same man.” Heraclitus