핵심 개념
The author challenges the misrepresentation of Indian food through the oversimplified term "curry" and highlights its colonial origins, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of South Asian cuisine.
초록
The article delves into the controversy surrounding the term "curry" in relation to Indian food. It explores how this umbrella term has been used to homogenize diverse culinary traditions, tracing its colonial roots and impact on cultural perceptions. Various experts and chefs weigh in on the need to move away from this simplistic label and embrace the complexity and richness of South Asian cuisines.
통계
According to Chaheti Bansal, "There’s a saying that the food in India changes every 100 km."
Amirah Islam mentions that curry may have derived from the Tamil word “kari,” meaning spiced sauce.
Anita Mannur states, “Curry is a term that became popularized via colonialism.”
Sana Javeri Kadri notes that North Indian cuisine has dominated the South Asian food scene in the West.
Preeti Mistry highlights how referring to all Indian food as curry devalues its diversity.
인용구
"Curry is a term that became popularized via colonialism." - Anita Mannur
"It does everybody a disservice." - Sana Javeri Kadri
"I took offense because this was someone who knew me and my food, who was still choosing to dumb it down like this." - Preeti Mistry