Syllabus

Course Code: CC-BHMCT-9    Course Name: A) Introduction to Indian Cooking (Theory)

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 Indian Cooking
• Introduction to Indian Cuisine,
• Heritage of Indian Cuisine,
• Factors that affect eating habits in different parts of the country,
• Cuisine and its highlights of different states/regions/communities To be discussed: Geographic location,
• Historical background,
• Seasonal availability,
• Special equipment,
• Staple diets,
• Specialty cuisine for festivals and special occasions
2 Menu Planning & Purchasing ,Storing & issuing of food :
• Definition & Menu and its Types
• Factor effecting menu planning and construction of menu
• Purchasing & purchasing procedure
• The purchasing of food
• Receiving of food
• Storing of food
• Issuing of food
3 Masalas, Pastes and Gravies in Indian cooking:
• Masalas and Pastes: Introduction,
• Types, Blending of Spices,
• Concept of Dry and Wet Masalas,
• Pastes used in Indian Cooking,
• Purchasing, Storing Considerations.
• Basic Indian Gravies: Introduction,
• Gravies and Curries,
• Regional Gravies, Gravy Preparations.
4 Indian Food & Safety laws:
• The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954
• The Fruit Products Order, 1955
• The Meat Food Products Order, 1973
• The Vegetable Oil Products (Control) Order, 1947
• The Edible Oils Packaging (Regulation) Order, 1998
• The Solvent Extracted Oil, De oiled Meal, and Edible Flour (Control) Order, 1967
• The Milk and Milk Products Order, 1992
• Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (in relation to food).
• Bureau of Indian Standards
• A Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
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