{"id":1260,"date":"2020-08-22T04:46:48","date_gmt":"2020-08-22T04:46:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shannon.wasmer.app"},"modified":"2020-08-22T04:46:48","modified_gmt":"2020-08-22T04:46:48","slug":"india-elephants-rice-chai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shannon.wasmer.app\/?p=1260","title":{"rendered":"India Elephants, Rice, &amp; Chai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><time datetime=\"2020-08-22T00:46:48-04:00\" title=\"Aug 22, 2020\">Aug 22, 2020<\/time><br \/><a><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Taj Mahal\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/archived\/431be54b9ae37d18ca06a4b581e00933.jpg\" style=\"max-height: 500px; width: auto;\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Taj Mahal<\/p>\n<p>Want to know more about India? Are you a lover of travel, geography teacher, homeschooling or involved parent, student, or life-long learner? In an effort to make world geography more meaningful and memorable, I&#8217;ve compiled all you will need to locate India on a map, cook an Indian meal, watch YouTube clips on India, color the flag, create an Indian craft, read a book about India, and more! This is part of a fun series of lessons covering world geography. You can find the links for all the countries at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shannon.wasmer.app\/around-the-world-in-26-letters\">Around the World in 26 Letters<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Map showing India\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/archived\/36cf16a60ecc257eaf452c37a27480fe.png\" style=\"max-height: 500px; width: auto;\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Map showing India<\/p>\n<h2>Where is India?<\/h2>\n<p>Locate India on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.enchantedlearning.com\/geography\/asia\/outlinemap\/\">this map of Asia.<\/a> Use this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.enchantedlearning.com\/asia\/india\/outlinemap\/\">map of India<\/a> to label the capitol, Delhi. Mark other relevant features (rivers, mountains, famous locations, etc.) if desired.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to spend a bit more time researching the country, you can add the language, currency, type of government, religion, and\/or famous landmarks. Write them on the back of the map. You can easily find all this information at <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/India\">http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/India<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"i-is-for-india\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/archived\/b1fd6a14d0b571b715b8cc72ce440ae3.jpg\" style=\"max-height: 500px; width: auto;\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Fun facts about India<\/h2>\n<p>The Indian Ocean is the warmest ocean in the world. However, the warmth of the ocean resists the growth of phytoplankton, except for a few spots here and there, across the water body. Hence, life thriving in the Indian Ocean is limited.<\/p>\n<p>Cows can be found freely wandering the streets of India&#8217;s cities. They are considered sacred and will often wear a tilak, a Hindu symbol of good fortune. Cows are considered one of humankind&#8217;s seven mothers because she offers milk as does one&#8217;s natural mother.<\/p>\n<p>India is the world&#8217;s largest producer of dried beans, such as kidney beans and chickpeas. It also leads the world in banana exports; Brazil is second. It is the world&#8217;s largest tea producer, and tea (chai) is its most popular beverage.<\/p>\n<p>The earliest cotton in the world was spun and woven in India. Roman emperors would wear delicate cotton from India that they would call &#8220;woven winds.&#8221; Mogul emperors called the fabrics &#8220;morning dew&#8221; and &#8220;cloth of running water.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>(<a href=\"http:\/\/lifestyle.iloveindia.com\/lounge\/facts-about-indian-ocean-3538.html\">facts-about-india<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2>Indian Meal<\/h2>\n<p>Prepare and eat Chicken Makhani served over Indian-spiced rice, peas, Kheer (Indian rice pudding), and sweetened chai tea.<\/p>\n<p><a><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chicken Makhani\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/archived\/2b7700efa3171f35038539de35762e8a.jpg\" style=\"max-height: 500px; width: auto;\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chicken Makhani<\/p>\n<p>Prep timeCook timeReady inYields<\/p>\n<p>10 min<\/p>\n<p>30 min<\/p>\n<p>40 min<\/p>\n<p>4-6<\/p>\n<h2>Chicken Makhani<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1 tablespoon oil<\/li>\n<li>1 finely chopped shallot or green onion<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 chopped onion<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons butter<\/li>\n<li>2 teaspoons lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon ginger<\/li>\n<li>2 minced garlic cloves<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon garam masala<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon chili powder<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon ground cumin<\/li>\n<li>1 bay leaf (optional)<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup plain yogurt<\/li>\n<li>1 cup half-and-half or whole fat milk<\/li>\n<li>1 cup tomato puree<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 pinch salt<\/li>\n<li>1 pinch black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon oil<\/li>\n<li>1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-size pieces)<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon garam masala<\/li>\n<li>1 pinch cayenne pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon cornstarch<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup water<\/li>\n<li>cilantro (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Saute the shallot\/green onion and onion until soft, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in butter, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, 1 teaspoon garam masala, chili powder, cumin and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add tomato puree and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in half-and-half\/whole milk and yogurt. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne. Remove from heat and set aside.<\/li>\n<li>Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat and season with 1 teaspoon garam masala and cayenne. Stir in about 1\/3 of the sauce and simmer until liquid has reduced and chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Pour the rest of the sauce into the chicken. Mix together cornstarch and water, and then stir into the sauce. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until thickened. If desired, sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro over the chicken.  (This recipe came from food.com.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"type=text\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/archived\/c91f11c9862f4906de4b80c887293e58.jpg\" style=\"max-height: 500px; width: auto;\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>type=text<\/p>\n<p>Prep timeCook timeReady inYields<\/p>\n<p>20 min<\/p>\n<p>30 min<\/p>\n<p>50 min<\/p>\n<p>8<\/p>\n<h2>Indian Spiced Rice<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/4 cup  sliced green onion<\/li>\n<li>2 teaspoons  butter or margarine<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/3 cups  long grain or basmati rice<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon  salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon  garam masala<\/li>\n<li>1\/8 teaspoon  ground red pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 minced garlic clove<\/li>\n<li>2 2\/3 cups  water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Cook the green onion in butter in a saucepan until tender but not brown.  Stir in the rice, salt garam masala, red pepper and garlic.  Cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute.  Add the water and bring to a boil.  Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.  Remove the saucepan from heat.  Let it stand covered for 10 minutes. (This recipe came from food.com.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Indian Rice Pudding (Kheer)\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/archived\/58af4fcd3dbf73f32884849779ccfa4a.jpg\" style=\"max-height: 500px; width: auto;\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Indian Rice Pudding (Kheer)<\/p>\n<p>Prep timeCook timeReady inYields<\/p>\n<p>5 min<\/p>\n<p>25 min<\/p>\n<p>30 min<\/p>\n<p>6<\/p>\n<h2>Indian Rice Pudding (Kheer)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup  cooked long-grain basmati rice<\/li>\n<li>1 cup  whole milk<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup  heavy cream<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 cup  coconut milk<\/li>\n<li>\u00c2\u00bc cup sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon  ground cardamom<\/li>\n<li>1\/3 cup  golden raisins<\/li>\n<li>1\/3 cup  chopped unsalted pistachios<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>In a large nonstick saute pan over medium heat, combine cooked rice and whole milk. Heat until mixture begins to boil. Decrease the heat to low and cook to a simmer, stirring frequently, until mixture begins to thicken, approximately 5 minutes. Increase the heat to medium, add heavy cream, coconut milk, sugar, and cardamom. Continue to cook until mixture just begins to thicken again, approximately 5-10 minutes. Use a whisk to prevent the cardamom from clumping. Once the mixture begins to thicken, remove from heat and stir in raisins and pistachios. Transfer the mixture to individual serving dishes or a glass bowl and place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Serve chilled or at room temperature. (This recipe came from food.com.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Flag of India\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/archived\/94ba5714137469e9c598d7e1ab8ca591.jpg\" style=\"max-height: 500px; width: auto;\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Flag of India<\/p>\n<h2>India&#8217;s Flag<\/h2>\n<p>Print and color <a href=\"http:\/\/www.activityvillage.co.uk\/coloring_flag_india.htm\">the flag of India<\/a> and learn the history and meaning of it from <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Flag_of_India\">http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Flag_of_India<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Visiting India on YouTube<\/h2>\n<p><a><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Indian Elephant Mask\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/archived\/2f04dda84b3dab20c73beb9afe9b4c00.jpg\" style=\"max-height: 500px; width: auto;\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Indian Elephant Mask<\/p>\n<h2>Indian Elephant Mask<\/h2>\n<p>Make a paper plate Indian elephant mask by following these directions from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.activityvillage.co.uk\/elephant_mask.htm\">activityvillage.co.uk <\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Find more great activity ideas at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.activityvillage.co.uk\/indian_crafts.htm\">activityvillage.co.uk<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dltk-kids.com\/world\/india\/index.htm\">dltk.kids.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Read a book about India<\/h2>\n<h2>Pray for the people of India<\/h2>\n<p>To find out about the religious nature of Ireland and specific ways you can pray for the country, go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.operationworld.org\/country\/indi\/owtext.html\">http:\/\/www.operationworld.org\/country\/indi\/owtext.html<\/a> .<\/p>\n<h2>Other countries starting with the letter I<\/h2>\n<h3>Would you prefer to study a different country? Try one of these.<\/h3>\n<p>Iceland<\/p>\n<p>Indonesia<\/p>\n<p>Iran<\/p>\n<p>Iraq<\/p>\n<p>Ireland<\/p>\n<p>Israel<\/p>\n<p>Italy<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ready to visit other countries?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"i-is-for-india\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/archived\/89faaece5f5a8c0550a181e882cde16e.jpg\" style=\"max-height: 500px; width: auto;\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Go to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shannon.wasmer.app\/around-the-world-in-26-letters\">Around the World in 26 Letters<\/a><\/strong> to find links to all the countries we &#8220;visited.&#8221; Each webpage features a menu, craft, books, video clips, worksheets, and more!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a9 2011 Shannon<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aug 22, 2020 Taj Mahal Want to know more about India? Are you a lover of travel, geography teacher, homeschooling or involved parent, student, or life-long learner? 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