Question to non-Indian-descent Americans to settle a bet. Ever tried jaljeera? If so did you like it? (it's a cumin-flavored cool beverage)
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yes, I have made it many times - salty cold drinks are obvious for rehydration, everybody has them but us (dhoog, badam milk etc.)
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yes - "salty cold drink" is one of those rare non-meat-related food taboos for americans I think
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From my polling, I think maybe 1/3 Americans who try Indian food will like it, so I think it's a taboo that can be broken.
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