Tourism module – 3 Cultural Attractions of India

TOURISM
MODULE – 3
Cultural Attractions of India
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Cultural and Heritage
Aspects of Tourism
in India
Notes
vi. Kheer: A sweet rice pudding usually made with rice and milk.
vii. Malpua: A type of pancake made of wheat or rice flour, deep fried and
dipped in sugar syrup.
viii. Rasgulla: A popular sweetmeat, produced by boiling small balls of collage
cheese in sugar syrup.
ix. Sandesh: A sweet made from cheese, kneaded with fine ground sugar and
molasses.
x.
Shrikhand: A creamy dessert made out of strained yogurt, often served with
dried fruits such as mangoes.
xi. Kaju Katli: Similar to Barfi, mainly comprises cashew powder along with
ghee, cardamom powder and sugar.
xii. Rabri: Rabri is a sweet, condensed milk based dish made by boiling the milk
on low heat for a long time until it becomes dense and changes its colour
to pinkish. Sugar, spices and nuts are added for flavour.
BEVERAGES
Non-alcoholic Beverages
i.
Masala Tea
ii.
Indian Filter Coffee popular in Southern India.
iii. Lassi
iv.
Sattu
vi. Chaach, Sharbat and Nimbu Pani (Lemonade)
vii. Badam Doodh and Coconut water
viii. Panner Soda or “Gholi Soda”
INTEXT QUESTIONS 11.4
1.
Why are cuisines unavoidable Tourist attractions?
2.
Name any five food styles of India available to the tourists.
ACTIVITY 11.4
Make a list (region wise) of Indian foods, desserts and beverages and collect
informations about them with their pictures if possible.

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MODULE – 3
 67
Cultural Attractions of India
TOURISM
Cultural and Heritage
Aspects of Tourism
in India
Notes