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TOGY4W19 Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Basmati | a variety of rice native to India and Pakistan, notable for its delicate flavor and its long, thin grains which (unlike most rice) are not sticky when cooked |
| Burqa (1) | (or burka) a total-body covering worn over normal household clothing by women in the stricter Islamic regimes for the purpose of modesty (or repression, depending on the commentator). |
| Cumin | the dried seeds (whole or ground) of the cumin plant, a member of the parsley family. It has a warm, pungent, earthy taste and is perhaps the world's second-most-popular spice (after pepper). It is used chiefly in southern Asia and Central/South America |
| Curry (1) | a word that (in various languages) means “sauce," "vegetable in sauce," or "side dish. " Curry is native to India but has now become an ill-defined worldwide genre of dishes. |
| Lentil (1) | the small, flat, lens-shaped seed of the bushy lentil plant, a member of the legume family. Their color may range from yellow to green to red to brown to black. |
| Curry (2) | Curried dishes always involve a masala, a spice mixture which may vary greatly depending on the region, but which often includes turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and red pepper |
| Lentil (2) | The plant is native to the Near East and is widely used on the Indian subcontinent as a cheap source of protein. Because of its nearly complete protein profile and many vitamins and minerals, it is considered one of the world's healthiest foods |
| Saffron (1) | the dried “threads” of the saffron crocus flower, native to southwest Asia. It has been prized for most of history as a dye and food-coloring agent (for its deep yellow hue) |
| Saffron (2) | , a spice (for its bitter flavor), and a medicinal herb (for its health benefits). About 60,000 flowers (a football-field's worth) are required to yield one pound of saffron, making it the world's most expensive spice |
| Burqa (2) | It may be a single piece with a woven grille for the eyes, or the combination of loose body clothing (jilbab), plus head-covering (hijab), plus face-covering (niqab) |
| Sari (1) | the traditional dress of Indian women. It consists of a blouse, skirt, and 18 feet of fabric wrapped around the body with one end, the pallu, left draped over one shoulder (or, less commonly, draped over the head). |
| Sari (2) | The pallu is the most elaborately decorated part, often embellished with embroidery and sequins |
| Tunic | a garment, generally sleeveless, which may be as simple as a sheet of cloth folded over and stitched down the sides, with holes left for head and arms. It falls from the shoulders to anywhere between the hips and the ankles |
| Turban | a long scarf-like cloth wound around the head, common in parts of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. In the West, most turban-wearers are likely to be practicers of the Sikh religion |
| Caste (1) | 1) India's rigid system of social classes; |
| Caste (2) | 2) any of the hierarchical social divisions of traditional Hindu/Indian society. Each caste has required occupations along with duties and privileges, and a person can't change the caste born into. |
| Caste (3) | Because of this system, the wealthy dominate the poor with no chance for change. The caste system was outlawed when India gained independence (1940's), but it continues to be a problem today |
| Independence | freedom from the control, influence, or support of others |
| Parliament | the national legislature of various countries, especially that of the United Kingdom (made up of the House of Lords and the House of Commons) or of its former colonies |
| Poverty | a state of having little or no money, or any means to support one's self |
| Prime minister | the head of the cabinet and often also the head of government in a parliamentary system |
| Protest | a formal objection or complaint (usually public and sometimes violent) issued by a concerned party. |
| Raj | "rule" in Indian; it most often refers to the British Raj (British rule over India 1858-1947) |
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