India extravaganza: food, tourist attractions, etc.
The Indian subcontinent is an extremely diverse cultural area, with more than 20 official languages, not limited to Hindi and English, and multiple religions such as Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity coexisting, supported by a diverse topography surrounded by mountains and the sea.
During this visit, between lectures and traveling between cities, I had the opportunity to experience some of this diversity. We share our observations and insights from this brief experience.
All spicy, all yellow?
The food culture of the Indian subcontinent varies widely from region to region, and curry is diverse. Even outside of curry, the use of spices is skillful, and the aroma of spices stands out even if they are not spicy.
In the north, wheat culture is deeply rooted, and chapattis, parathas, and pulis as well as naan are popular. The dough and cooking methods vary from region to region, with different aromas and textures. Personally, I prefer paratha, which has a delightful layered texture.
The south is a rice culture, and indica rice, with its light, dry texture, is the mainstay of the cuisine. Wada (unsweetened doughnuts), dosa (thinly baked crepes), and idli (steamed bread) are also widely eaten, along with light, dry Indian curries.
Note that although it tends to look yellow all over in the photo, it is actually an attractive overlap of fragrance and texture.
Also known as Bombay Burger
Spicy croquette sandwiched between bread
Mumbai specialties
Kolkata's biryani with potatoes and boiled eggs is especially delicious! Indian feast
Seafood is eaten mainly in coastal cities.
Seafood dishes are served mainly in coastal cities. Sashimi is generally served only in high-end restaurants with good hygiene. In Delhi, you do not have many opportunities to encounter seafood due to the distance from the sea. Attention should be paid to the sanitary conditions of tap water, and it is recommended that bottled water be used for cooking, drinking, and gargling.
Light and tasty, still spicy.
Thick dessert yogurt
Still sweet, and too rich.
Delhi
Agrarsen ki baoli.
Chennai
The beach is about 400 meters wide in places.
Indian desserts tend to be very sweet overall. King coconut juice, on the other hand, is reasonably priced and has a pleasantly moderate sweetness.
cricket stadium
São Tomé Cathedral
Kolkata
Divided into two buildings, old and new.
One of the landmarks of Kolkata with no piers in the middle and supported from both banks.
Mumbai was full of traffic jams and heavy rain, so there was no room at all...
bookstore
Butter" by Asako Yuzuki is also a hot seller
It is a popular long-seller in the general section, and although it is almost unknown in Japan, many people I have met in India have told me, "I have read IKIGAI! It is a bestseller that many people I have met in India have said, "I have read IKIGAI! Haruki Murakami andIKIGAII felt that many people have a favorable impression of Japan, due in part to the influence of Japan, Toyota, Sony, and other companies.
A text on the wall of Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai that left a lasting impression.
The man who in his work finds silence
and who sees that silence is work
This man in truth sees the light -Krishna
Finding Silence in the Work
Those who understand that silence is their job.
Be the one who truly sees the light -Krishna
Taken from the Bhagavad gita (Bhagavat Gita, one of the sacred scriptures of Hinduism)
This is the last time I will be posting about my India experience.
Thank you for staying with us to the end.
We will continue to work hard to improve the VAD environment in Japan!
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