7 INDIAN Food Habits The WEST Should Learn

[@trendingtimes7240]

Its amazing to see a girl from the western country is promoting the Indian culture and habits..and also adopting a huge cultural differences..the way u present the video..is superb..

[@JohannaNorth]

Thank you so much! That means a lot because one of my most important goals is to promote a more positive image of india ❤️🇮🇳

[@WranglerDude]

“Promoting Indian culture and habits?”. Its this inferiority complex that these vloggers are preying on. British Raj has left Indians with collective ADHD.

[@kgaur91]

@@JohannaNorth where are you from?

[@elkeschmitt623]

@@JohannaNorth It actually has been a very long time dream of mine to visit India, I am hoping I get to. Namaste.

[@Art.Artistry_2728]

Nice explaination about Indian food and food habits...

[@Hmm19872]

Whenever I eat with spoon it feels like I haven't eat anything but when I eat with my ✋ hand feels like now I am full

[@salmanrifat1375]

Try hot soups using hands.

[@techticalgaming2296]

@@salmanrifat1375 try drinking cold burgers

[@solo_mansjournal]

Very true....

[@Maneeta_2024]

Then why don't you drink soup directly from the bowl...then you won't need spoon .

[@Hmm19872]

@@salmanrifat1375 most of the time I don't use spoon to drink soups 🤣🤣

[@g.bradlee]

The English came to India for the spices.....they must have forgotten that by now. Please don't remind them....they will come back for that again after all these years....haha😀

[@JohannaNorth]

Hahahahaha 😂😂 whoops!!! 🤐

[@ankurranjangogoi6418]

At present time UK is nothing infront of India

[@chidu1880]

Why would they? they don't use them... have you eaten english food? makes me wonder why they wanted the spices in the first place... :D

[@g.bradlee]

@@chidu1880 go through the Indian history...its all there. Eat 90% of English food and know that Indian spices are used. Pepper is a native spice of India and so is garlic.😊

[@iTekLab]

@@chidu1880 actually they traded spices to other countries

[@pranathinagireddy1839]

I am an Indian. I am really proud of our culture and also it is really very nice to see a western girl praising Indian culture

[@quratulainashraf9996]

I’m Pakistani American and I would like to say thank you for recognizing South Asian culture.

[@JohannaNorth]

Thank you so much for your comment! Means a lot, and yes you're right - technically these aren't just Indian habits but very deeply rooted in the whole South Asian culture in Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka... :) I really hope I'll be able to visit Pakistan one day too!

[@_hulk748]

She majorly talked about Indian /hindu methods 🤝

[@irfanss2210]

​@@_hulk748 Pakistan and northiIndia are similar in terms of food(common), geography and culture. South Asia's is mainly related to South India.

[@diptanugoswami4668]

Someone who's really concerned about India!!! Unlike other foreign channels reacting on indian songs/videos only for views irrespective of their interest!!

[@DeepikaAditya]

Recently they were doing tribute videos on Rishi Kapoor like if they have grown up watching his movies but still giving out of context reactions

[@matchbox1275]

@@DeepikaAditya lmao

[@Shivam-kf6mj]

Well the most famous one was Yalgaar even the Chinese and Japanese did the reviewing.

[@calvinizm100]

Please mention the necessity of washing the hands thoroughly before and after eating anything by hand.

[@JohannaNorth]

That's very important, I agree! I've mentioned this in a previous Indian hygiene habits vlog, which is linked both in this vlog and the description 😊 time is always so limited and I could just talk on forever, so I can't always bring up every aspect 😁🤐

[@tardigrade970]

Isn't it obvious ?

[@aadi2456]

Certain practices are passed down generations & come quite naturally to Indians-- bathing everyday & washing hands before & after meals are a couple of such practices.. Plus rinsing mouth with water after meals. Tho urban living is changing many such practices

[@abhijitpodder9916]

Every day before and after eating with ✋ I wash my hand with hand wash.

[@calvinizm100]

@@tardigrade970 isn't it obvious for us to bath almost daily, but it's not for Westerners..

[@rajanrawool]

I am sure that in future your babies will say that “ My mom is the best mom “ 👍🏼😃

[@satpathyrout5657]

70%spices used for medicine in indian home.

[@shrikantkadam6135]

Thank you so much for all the kind words and all praise for India, we really appreciate that. It was a surprise for me someone from a foreign country to say such good things.

[@jstep3427]

No place like my homeland INDIA for me. I absolutely love the vibrancy of life in INDIA. Johanna, thank you for bringing out this topic so well. Unbiased views from you is what I highly appreciate. Keep going & wishing you much success.

[@Polestar828]

You have left two points 1A Indian Thali a lunch is a wholesome nurishment We have rice for carbohydrates, dal for protiens, fibre and vitamin rich vegetables and green leafs, masala is antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant medical mixture, curd as probiotic, rasam as digestion promotier, sweet for pleasentness , taken on a banana leaf which detoxifies food, with a betal leaf to aid detoxification and digestion 2, tinned and preserved food is avoided, only fresh food are cooked , we in South cook veg and non veg only on specific days of the week

[@JohannaNorth]

Those are really interesting specifications! 😊🙏 Obviously I could have gone into much more details and talked about this stuff at loooong length, but the vlog would've been way too long then 😁 just meant to offer a good overall idea!

[@chiraagsoni8909]

that's very informative but i never could understand the not eating of non veg on specific days, to me it was taught that these are the days of god, but as i grew i figured and questioned that all the days are of god then why do we eat on those other days which are of that other god. The understanding that i developed is with these rituals of not eating on half of the specific days of the week we are restricting the amount of meat we consume... But this is what i think please enlighten me if there are any other reasons.

[@Polestar828]

@@chiraagsoni8909 people who pray to shiv and Ganesh never eat nonvdg on Monday, Vishnu lovers on wed and sat, vysya don't eat on Friday or goddess Lakshmi, people fond of their guru on Thursday, other than these pradosam, ekadasi, chaturdasi, ammavasya, பௌர்ணமி,sasti days of moon people fast and whole family avoids non veg

[@JohannaNorth]

@@chiraagsoni8909 As a non religious person this practical perspective would make a lot of sense to me too! This is the only reason why I would implement the pure veg days with my future kids - tho me and my husband anyways have meat (chicken or fish) once or max twice a week, eggs every morning however :)

[@JohannaNorth]

@@Polestar828 Thanks for sharing this! Really interesting to read :) My in-laws have a pure veg day on Tuesdays, which god is that for?

[@addepallibalasubramaniyam7814]

PRANAMS YOU ARE THE REAL INDIAN AMBASSADOR TO THE ENTIRE WESTERN WORLD FOR PROPAGATING THE SANATHANA DHARMA NOTHING BUT "GUEST IS OUR GOD" WITH REGARDS

[@JohannaNorth]

Oh thank you, so kind! 😊🙏

[@onlytruth308]

@@seercreators716 , are you converted? It seems. Why you get irritated about mentioning of your ancestry? Be proud of your ancestry. Or chullu bhar paani me doob maro.

[@kevinxavier4324]

Only Truth I don’t know who you replied to but just saying...Christianity came to India around 1500 years ago and it represents 2.5% of population so yes 99.9% Christians you meet won’t be converted...plus nobody is ashamed of their ancestry but I think calling it Indian culture rather than a hindu or sanathan tradition would be more inclusive and help every person appreciate regardless of faith..peace :)

[@kind_cocoon6465]

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[@BCBaba01]

I liked the video so much and sometimes people from another end of the world may think that habbits like eating with ur hand are dirty but they have some scientific reasons as u explained it is necessary that it comes in front of others...,it was really honest and genuine video ...

[@dineshganyarpawar5441]

Ohh c'mon even in India some people do eat with spoon in North especially Punjab jammu region.

[@BCBaba01]

@@dineshganyarpawar5441 yes, definitely... I am not saying anything about that they want to they can,it was about the people who eat with their hands and that this is not a habit our culture has its own spiritual and scientific reasons .

[@g.bradlee]

There's one thing nice about you, the fact that you find time to respond and answer to every comment that hundreds of people put on your blogs. Now that's really nice. I like that. Not many people even care to respond to their subscribers. You are amazing! ....keep it up!.... I can see India likes you.....and you, India..... enjoy your stay!

[@JohannaNorth]

Thank you so much, you put a smile on my face! :)

[@RoHit-kk9dh]

Do not lie down immediately after eating food ...

[@VijaygKamat]

Eggjaktly (as said by Javed Jaffrey). In the evening eat as early as possible give two hour time frame for food to get digested. I have seen one of my friend die due to sleeping just after having dinner at 10:30PM three years ago.

[@ashwinikumarrath3716]

Bhai... Correct your word. I think you're trying to say don't 'lay' down after eating, nt 'lie'. Right!

[@saurabhmishra9704]

@@ashwinikumarrath3716 lie has two meanings bro.

[@nothingbutnothing6289]

Ashwini Kumar Rath ie2 -verb (used without object), lay, lain, ly·ing. to be in a horizontal, recumbent, or prostrate position, as on a bed or the ground

[@akanshayadav8699]

Damn i always wondered why the food tastes different when my mom used to feed me. Yes she fed me with her hands till long time and even sometimes now i ask her to feed me with her hands🙈. I thought it was just me who felt the food tastes different this way. You cleared it today.. it's the mother's touch!!

[@JohannaNorth]

Thanks for sharing such a beautiful memory! Love it :)

[@sarigachellissery]

Yup, I could eat karela, if my mom fed it to me, even now. I hate karela usually. Nothing beats mom ke hath ka Khanna.

[@computerrfd579]

World : what ? Me : this lady gets it. 10/10

[@rakeshsakral7819]

I can not believe you knew such things in details. We learn it from our childhood as s situations comes and your mother tell you all those things. Cool . Keep it up. ..

[@abtking91]

Ayurveda is the best form of medicine. Its effective, natural and has no side-effects. If you do Yoga everyday, have a balanced diet comprising some dry fruits, fruits and healthy vegetables with less spices, you'll stay fit and healthy forever.

[@Neerajsahil4]

I was so mesmerized watching ur video..that i didn't skip a single second... I loved the way u describe our culture and foods... thank u

[@padmanabha323]

Awesome information you have gotten. All Indian condiments and food words you says properly.

[@pulianinidhi]

Funny, how sometimes it takes a nice vlog to appreciate things that are so much a part of our lives already ❤️. BTW.. love your kurta!

[@JohannaNorth]

I agree! There must be so many special traits about Finnish culture that I don't even realise unless someone comes to me to point those out for more appreciation 🥰 Btw, the kurta is from Libas, one of my favourite brands!

[@realtyfocus4618]

After going through Johanna s comment, I saw she is replying to nidhi, oh it's a girl talk

[@soby123]

I loved your top. Very good selection of colour and design.

[@janhavijoshi6660]

Thnks for appreciate n make aware of indian culture.. 🙏🙏👍👍

[@enbarajchellam7397]

Jackpot ! Thousands of years of food culture, healthy veg. Varieties ,spice home health remedies,well appreciated. Heart goes out to all mothers cooking such food daily.Explore more food options, india will not disappoint you,sister.

[@arunavachatterjee1883]

Like your lovely presentation. Your observation of a child enjoying his mother's shower of love while he eats those small portions so lovingly made by his mother on the thali shall bring tears to whoever reads it. Hats off to you

[@hemanthchandra484]

Yah I totally agree with you... Ah... I'm feeling overwhelmed right now that the world is trying to adopt Indian culture coz it's beautiful and filled with logic as well as science... ❤️❤️❤️ from 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@asthaarya3036]

Superb way of promoting and accepting a fully different culture... 😊 Lots of Love.... Stay safe & Blessed

[@JohannaNorth]

Thanks a lot 😊So sweet of you. Take care!

[@RajKumar-zy8kt]

You summed them up very well.

[@Art.Artistry_2728]

Nice explaination about Indian food and food habits...

[@SohamShivoham]

India is the mother of all civilizations for a reason. When you eat with hand, you are connecting your body & mind directly to your energy of the Food you are consuming.

[@devibyju_]

I'm really happy to see a foreign girl spending so much time in India willingly! Much love Johanna 🥰

[@shanmugamramaswamy9065]

'Spending so much time in India ?' WHY she's India's daughter in law. Where else she can go?

[@amritranjan1435]

*You forgot one thing that we eat food in sitting posture so food can digest properly*

[@meenatiwari3468]

I m Ur new subscriber. Love n respect for u as u have deeply understood the Indian culture , it's food n benefits. Even today's new Indian generation don't have so much knowledge.

[@dorotaross2015]

Fascinating! I am learning so much about India through your videos Thank you 🙏 Blessings ❣️

[@satish13t]

Wow, you studied our culture very well and very deeply. So one thing I just want to share with you, In our Indian culture from the ancient time there is basic rule or a fact is that we cook and eat only the veggies, grains which are grown and oil made with in 30 to 50 Kilometers. It suggested by Ayurveda. Which is good for your health and body.. Thatswhy in india you found a different varieties of foods and oils in different states and villages..

[@JohannaNorth]

Yes! Local food is something we try to follow as much as possible too :)

[@vibin81]

During this time of corona.....world is greeting in Indian way. " NAMASTE" 🙏

[@ManishKumar-sr4nb]

Thanks Johanna for such a well made video on Indian food traditions, here is hoping for more such videos on your Discovery of India !!

[@papiyabose109]

Proud being an Indian and respect for you for promoting Indian cooking and culture. Jai Hind

[@ajithv192]

What a wonderful way of presenting our deep rooted values and culture. Way to go @johannanorth. Lots of love from India ❤️❤️

[@alphonsageorge7677]

Your videos are definitely interesting and fun!! Keep going👏👏

[@VideoDictionary]

Absolutely mesmerized by your knowledge about India and your enthusiasm. Keep up the good work!!!

[@aman_s47]

Use mustard oil for cooking. It is a hot warm kind of oil, keeps body warm.

[@JohannaNorth]

I love using mustard oil, it adds such a unique flavor!

[@nivniv2418]

That masala dosha and tea from indian coffie house.. Oh thats some thing spcl..

[@shapingthoughts1974]

Food in India doesn't only fill the stomach but is mainly medecinal. There is a lot of scientific reason behind every ingredient. So glad that you are spreading the positivity of indian food and Indian people.....bless you!

[@SynthVerseSounds]

Thank you very much maam. The way you represent Indian culture is superb. I wish you and your family a healthy and prosperous life ahead.

[@JohannaNorth]

thank you :)

[@dkidrulz]

Wow! You are more Indian than most of us! Thanks for making this :)

[@eswarapparajasekhar4594]

We cook daily, In USA people Cooks Weekly once, which become stale or very junky instead of being rich or luxurious life. India is Great in everything. Somany in that one especially in Cooking.👍

[@gauravvats6362]

Thanks for all the nice stuff you mentioned

[@kanchanrao675]

You are absolutely right no one in world has variety of food culture like in India. Thanks for appreciating our good habits connecting to food and health which is scientifically designed, teaches you how to live with nature. God bless you. Tc

[@nashandani3024]

Please continue with your blog. We are learning lot about India and your country Finland. You will always get negative comments but overlook them. From Canada

[@ritwiksharan4045]

Amazing observations and everything was spot on. Loved it when you kissed that Ghee.

[@JohannaNorth]

Ghee is THE best 😍😂

[@saumyac4837]

i really liked the depth of the knowledge you have about Indian eating habits, and the way you are using and inculcating in your life is appreciable.

[@Pikachu-pg7ci]

Thankyou soo much for a great video!

[@prashantmore3361]

Great! Really good observation

[@idag071]

Thank you, wonderful information!

[@AndroAmped]

The content of this video is quite spot on. Not trying to unnecessarily please anyone; Kudos!

[@vkd9220]

There's no need to be so overly cautious if you're praising someone's work. It's funny how you have to attach a disclaimer while praising someone. While the hateful commenters just go on spewing hate unabashed. Sad times!

[@AndroAmped]

@@vkd9220 I don't think u understood..I said video itself isn't trying to please anyone...that wasn't for my comment.

[@vkd9220]

@@AndroAmped in that case, please accept my apologies 😔

[@lizf3325]

Thank you! New sub here, happy to find your channel!

[@JohannaNorth]

Welcome! Happy to have you here :)

[@mahekjambusariya4642]

I am Indian but I don't know about my country as much as she knows.... 😂😂 Coz all I knew was mom made food served we had and done ... I am now dumbfounded 😷😨😳😳😳

[@sureshuniverse3339]

Thanks for promoting our culture. When u are eating with hands and Sharing the food gives you an immense joy. Try do a video on the religious ritual like the importance of pooja. How it effectively works on the way of life? Thank you for your time on the Indian culture and heritage.

[@kapilpujjalwar8155]

About sharing food... I think u r absolutely correct.

[@Ingodsowncountry]

Thank you for bringing Incredible India to lime light !!!

[@rahulo2682]

You got a new subscriber, from india 💕💕💕

[@iceberg789]

Eating with hands is fine, as long as the nail is short and the hand is thoroughly cleaned before and after having the food.

[@yinyang.333]

That is basic common sense if you gonna eat Indian way except that Nail should be really cleaned if you don't wanna cut off.

[@heenameenaz845]

You were on exact point. Really must appreciate Your concentration on these tiny things was amazing.

[@sachinbhagat8729]

Very good.. nice to see you anticipate our culture...Thanks 👍

[@sunujoseph9858]

Good to hear that you like the way we live in india. thanks for the information shared by you to the world.

[@JohannaNorth]

😊🙏🇮🇳

[@dinobandhumukherjee3769]

Thanks for Sharing Your Advice, Really appreciate about your experience. Love from India.

[@sanjayjoshi3006]

Liked the way when your hand goes across while expressing, seems more natural

[@bhawnarazdan3148]

Thanx for appreciating INDIAN foods and habits.. Lv that😘😘

[@rajmohan750]

We all Indian love you Johanna North . Your work for India is tremendous .

[@jyotitripathi357]

Johanna you really amazed me by your deep knowledge of Indian food and food habits. I like the way you are saying names of the spices in Hindi. With love, your Indian friend.

[@anithanaicker4189]

Amazing,cos as an Indian from SA we practise most of this,how ever getting our kids to understand all this is a challenge,so great to see a non Indian promoting this.

[@JohannaNorth]

There must be a lot of peer pressure for kids growing up in a foreign country :/ I really hope I'll be able to teach our future kids not only my husband's culture but all the many good things from my Finnish heritage! I hope your kids will slowly grow into appreciating Indian lifestyle more. Good to have you here on my channel! :)

[@anithanaicker4189]

@@JohannaNorth thanks,I guess in India,there's less pressure ,as it's way of life,but I love my Indian heritage, it's amazing.

[@pra2221]

OMG. You really have good understanding of how we eat. I am sure you have acumen for this and you are in company of good Indian people

[@lekscan81]

Of course she is.. daughter in law of northern kerala has to be a foodie...the non veg variety that you get in North kerala is heavenly.

[@pra2221]

Lekshmi Prasad ok. I never knew there is such a distinction between north and south Kerela also.

[@rajeebbarma]

Earthern pots culture have an incredible science of its own. We have different soil ingredients and design techniques for different kinds of food to be cooked, stored or transported.

[@drona9]

10:10 Yeah, we mostly have "ala carte" menu in all restaurants ..with the exception of Thalis of course, which only some restaurants offer :) Also some continental restaurants here still serve western-style menus. I live in Calcutta where there are a couple of very popular continental restaurants that serve "table d'hote" menu, with western-style, individual meal dishes only (very rare in India otherwise i think). Dishes like Chicken Strogenoff, chicken ala Kiev, Steak dishes, sizzlers etc are most popular at these restaurants. So they come as a full meal on the plate, with the side dishes included (baked potato, some saute-ed veggies etc) Anyone from Calcutta would know exactly what I'm talking about (and be salivating right now :D ). If you're a foodie, Calcutta is THE place to visit (especially for street food!) p.s.- thanks for replying to my comment on the hindi video :)

[@indrajeetsonimindia7153]

I appreciate your gained knowledge about the cultural, social, climatic food practices in India.

[@RuleNo2NoNames]

Lady, you absolutely nailed it. I only hope you are having a great stay in India. Namaste 🙏

[@Sai-zu2hy]

We are trying to say this to Western community thanks for understanding our culture 😊👍❤️ in perfectly right way 🙏👍❤️

[@JohannaNorth]

It's my pleasure :)

[@nomadbanda9562]

Your skill of explaining things is great Johanna I must say :)

[@Rightman123]

You are so innocent to explain each and every points.Keep up good work for good health of people.

[@raavibajwa8167]

Sharing food is really an indispensable part of Indian culture....it starts from family,school n carries on...its been 8 months since I came to Canada,n I really miss it....I tried it here but I guess ....others didnt like it much....i remember having lunch break with my colleagues who turned out to be dear friends too....n no one bothered who took whose lunch box....we ate together n laughed together.....I really miss it here.....Canada is a lovely place,People r nice too but still I miss my home town.

[@manojagarwal2163]

You are doing a great to teach every one

[@GTR-93]

INDIAN FOOD SCIENCE & CULTURE VERY WELL EXPLAINED

[@rajivdewan4744]

In Indian ways, you wash your hands, and also after you finish the meal. After a meal you rinse your mouth with water to clean and dislodge food particles. Some people chew fennel after a meal, that leaves a flavorful mouth at the same time fennel had fibers can contribute sort of scrubbing, cleaning effects. Eating with fingers, wow many many nerve endings get stimulated, you can feel the enhanced taste, warmth thermal properties and feel all kinds of textures, some people just by touch can gauge, feel proportions of many spices. Also supposed to be relatively quite while eating to let whole body feel the foods, and not supposed to distract yourself with gadgets or newspaper,etc. on and on...

[@dharshinibabu4732]

Like how accurate and researched this was

[@radhika1970]

Johanna so good to see you embrace and learn the Indian wisdom on diet and food habits...it's endearing to see u use words like haldi and masala for a foreign audience who won't know it's spices and turmeric u are referring to....😍 Very sweet and just for the record I really enjoyed my stay in Finland last year...maybe I should do cross over video

[@amit.D_K]

i use filtered peanut oil , we like the taste of peanut oil bcoz it compliments our food culture which is Gujarati and Maharashtrian ,

[@JohannaNorth]

I must try it too! :)

[@brindatakley9858]

@@JohannaNorth and dont forget sesame oil... That too is superb for specific food

[@anuptejasvi1]

Waoh .. 10/10 on the effort.. that’s some real cultural adaption you did .. Way to go gal !! Go veg .. Go Satvic and meditate as always !! Peace ✌️

[@dimplesharmalyngdoh628]

Wow, great to see your are promoting our indian food, it's really true that we have so much to give the world and we Indians too should appreciate our cultural food habits and not ape the west. Thank you for appreciating our style

[@joancampbell2809]

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[@TerencePetersenAjbro]

Paljon kiitoksia! But our summers (Sweden) are like Indian winters! I have been making Indian food most of my life, I eat chana dhal or aloo palak at least once a week. Making naan bread today to eat with my chickpea/potato curry.

[@jainampunamiya7064]

Thanks for promoting our culture🤗♥️

[@srinivasvijay84]

A perfect factful video from an fabulous person. Lots of love to you & your family sis 🙏

[@sushmasahu9613]

In India (may be south)you got 500ml coconut oil in ₹120 but I got 500ml in ₹150 in central part of India.Means wow amazing 😊

[@nareshsharma759]

Hi, Johanna it is good to know that you have learned so many things for healthy food and utensils. Healthy trendy diets. Art of cooking and secret of healthy lifestyle. Great explanation. Keep it up.

[@shambhala3090]

I get excited too when I eat indian vegetarian food...so good ! 👌🏼video

[@paulascrutchins5325]

Yes true some country use hands with food that respects cultures customs so in USA dont do that use fork and spoon and knife for food eat because different culture dont touch on food unclean for reasons germs if touch food they afraid of that but nothing wrong with that use hands with food is same no different. My native Indian Cherokee (America) USA use hands with food. It is cultures customs almost same India

[@deekk2995]

OMG your skin😍😍😍😍😍 Just love the way you explained all the things with so much love and appreciation.. Just loved it..

[@shahrags]

I am so surprised that you know so much about Indian food habits...and how much you love India...i can see it in how you talk about us

[@JohannaNorth]

😊🙏