Why are Indian and Middle Eastern Cuisine Very Similar? [Student Presentation]

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Student Presenter: Nawal Rasheed, ASC Beirut

Date: December 3, 2022

Nawal explores Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines and the reason behind their similarities. She talks about the origins and connections between these cuisines, and their influence on other countries.

Nawal Rasheed is a Freshman at the American Community School, in Beirut. She is one of the 6 Incredible students who participated in afikra Global Connect 3rd Cohort.

Sources & Future References

• Sami Zubaida | Ethnicity of Arab Food | Matbakh - YouTube

• The Spice Trade & the Age of Exploration - World History Encyclopedia

• Why Indian and Middle Eastern Cuisine Have More in Common Than You Think

• History of Spices - McCormick Science Institute

• Culinary Legacy: Evolution of Indian and Arabian Cuisines

• Food Culture and the Influence of Arab Cuisine In Bangalore | Medium

• Top Reasons Why You Should Eat Indian Food | Royal Spice Indian Cuisine

• Top 3 Health Benefits of Middle Eastern Food - Bar Virage

• Middle Eastern Cuisine Makes its Move | QSR magazine

• Middle East Meets West

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About Global Connect

afikra Global Connect is a one-of-kind 8-week course designed for high school students interested in exploring the Arab World's histories and cultures and connecting with other stellar leading students worldwide. Global Connect is supported by the University of Chicago’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies & the University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies.

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