Anglo-Indian cuisine facts for kids
Anglo-Indian cuisine is a special type of food. It mixes British and Indian cooking styles. This cuisine became popular when the British ruled India, a time known as the British Raj.
Some famous Anglo-Indian dishes include kedgeree, mulligatawny soup, and pish pash. One of the most lasting influences on English cuisine is chutney. Chutney is a sweet and tangy sauce.
People like Colonel Arthur Robert Kenney-Herbert wrote about Anglo-Indian food. He wrote in 1885 to help British women in India, called memsahibs, teach their cooks. The old dictionary Hobson-Jobson also describes many Anglo-Indian food terms.
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How Anglo-Indian Food Began
During the time of British rule in India, British officials started trying Indian foods. They began to mix Indian spices and cooking methods with their own British tastes. This is how Anglo-Indian cuisine was created.
Some of the first dishes appeared around the late 1700s. For example, kedgeree was known by 1790. Mulligatawny soup became popular around 1791.
The first Indian restaurant in England was the Hindoostanee Coffee House. It opened in London in 1809. Cookbooks from that time also show that people cooked Indian food at home.
Popular Anglo-Indian Dishes
Many tasty dishes are part of Anglo-Indian cuisine. These include chutneys, salted beef tongue, kedgeree, and fish rissoles. Mulligatawny soup is another well-known dish.
What is Chutney?
Chutney is a sweet and tangy sauce. It is made from cooked fruit, nuts, or vegetables. Chutney is not usually very spicy. It is similar to jam but often has vinegar for a sour taste. Major Grey's Chutney is a famous example.
What is Pish Pash?
Pish pash is a simple rice soup. It has small pieces of meat in it. This dish was often given to children in Anglo-Indian homes. The name "pish pash" comes from a Persian word meaning "to break."
Anglo-Indian Restaurants
Some of the first restaurants in England served Anglo-Indian food. The Hindoostane Coffee House in London, which opened in 1810, was one of them.
Today, many Indian restaurants in Britain serve a mix of Indian dishes. These are often more familiar to the public.
See also
In Spanish: Gastronomía anglo-india para niños
