similarities between indian food and American food
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India
America
Staple ingredients
Vegetables, spices, coconut, chutney, rice, grains
Meat, savory vegetables, fish
Preferred form of ingredients
Fresh from the farm, natural state
Convenient, processed or artificial, although the health has promoted fresher and healthier options in cooking
Influences
Culture passed along the years form the Indian continent; regional influences
Recipes and methods from around the world; international influences
Common spices
Coriander, black pepper, asafetida, cloves, cardamom, etc.
Salt, pepper, oregano, garlic
Cooking Implements
Wood based on effect, earthenware pots
Gas or electric stoves/ovens, grills, store-bought pots and pans
Frying
Peanut oil, sesame oil, mustard oil
Vegetable oil, sunflower oil, butter
Desserts
Mostly combined or rice-based
Mostly layered, broad range due to various influences
Meat vs. Vegetables
More inclined to vegetables or plant-based foods
Uses vegetables but meat has a large role in American food
Examples
Curry, chatpata, samosa, tandoori chicken, naan
Deep dish pizza, burgers and sliders, grits, clam chowder, apple pie