Surprising origins (2024)

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Indian food has become very popular throughout the U.S., but you may be surprised to find very different food in India. Find out what’s authentic and what dishes are foreign inventions.

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There are absolutely authentic elements to Indian food in America, but what’s important to keep in mind is that India is a vast country so what’s typical varies greatly from region to region. The most common Indian food in the U.S. comes from North India and is more specifically often Punjabi. Also a very large population of the subcontinent is vegetarian, so vegetable dishes are far more common.

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Curry

The most generic and catchall Indian dish, curry, is served in the U.S. with vegetables, chicken, lamb, shrimp or paneer. Curries are absolutely of Indian origin, but in India there is a lot more variation. Each area in India (and often each family!) has their own unique blend of spices to make up those that have become somewhat standardized in the U.S., like curry powder and garam masala. So you will find countless curries across India, but they may not taste quite like the American versions we’re used to and will likely be spicier.

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Chicken tikka masala

Probably the most popular Indian dish in America, it’s considered a national dish of Great Britain, if that gives you any clues as to its origin. Nobody knows exactly where it was invented, but one story claims that a British person was served chicken tikka (marinated chicken medallions cooked in a tandoor oven) and sent the dish back, demanding a gravy. The cook quickly concocted a sauce made with tomatoes and spices, and the Brit was pleased. Chicken tikka masala is served at some restaurants in India these days, but it’s more for tourists and rarely eaten in private homes.

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Lamb vindaloo

Vindaloo is one of the few Indian dishes popular across America that has its roots in the south of the country. It was invented in Goa as an adaptation of a Portuguese dish called “carne de vinha d’ alhos” (Goa was under Portuguese rule for some time), where wine is swapped for vinegar and Indian spices. Today it’s actually quite popular across the country and considered a celebratory dish. Restaurants in the U.S. often include potatoes in the dish, which is not authentic.

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Naan

This fluffy flatbread, which is traditionally baked in a tandoori oven, is very similar in India and America. In America most people eat naan with every Indian meal. In India, on the other hand, it’s more common to make chapatis or rotis (flatbreads made on the stove) in the home.

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Palak paneer

Also often called “saag paneer,” this bright green dish of paneer cubes simmered in pureed spinach sauce, is a popular vegetarian option in Indian restaurants in the U.S. It was likely concocted in a Maharaja’s kitchen some time in the late 19th century, and has been popular in North India and Pakistan ever since. While Indian renditions of this dish, which can also be made with mustard greens, are considered healthy, American versions often add cream to the sauce.

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Samosas

This popular fried, stuffed snack has been a favorite in India for centuries and is one of the more authentic options on Indian menus in the U.S. The typical filling of potatoes, peas and onions is common both in America and India, as is pairing it with chutney of any flavor. The meat-filled versions tend to be more common to Pakistan, where they are also a favorite nibble.

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Kill the boss of the Camp or find a Treasure or whatever) and Yellow Questionmarks mark an importan point like maybe a Story mission / Side Mission, a Special Place for maybe a Quest you have and so on.

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Many everyday phrases are nautical in origin—“taken aback,” “loose cannon” and “high and dry” all originated at sea—but perhaps the most surprising example is the common saying “by and large.” As far back as the 16th century, the word “large” was used to mean that a ship was sailing with the wind at its back.

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The Hidden Ones quest will become available in your quest log once you install the downloadable content (DLC). If you are unable to locate the content, please make sure that the DLC is installed.

How many endings are there in AC origins? ›

How many endings are there in ACO? Only one. There's no multiple branching paths like in Odyssey.

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Are there any gods in AC origins? ›

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Two of the three gods can be fought each week: one god with a "normal" level (level 55 maximum), and one god with a high level (level 58 maximum). Beating one of these gods gives you the reward mentioned in the table below.

What is the secret gear in Assassin's Creed origins? ›

Finding The Isu Armor Set In Assassin's Creed Origins. The 'Isu Armor Set' starts with a side quest called "Baylek's Promise". This quest will take players all over the map as they need to find 12 Stone Circles. After that, players will need to collect 50 Silica, which is a precious resource scattered all over the map.

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Have a good one origin? ›

In the United States, the phrase was first used on a regular basis in the early to mid 1960s by FAA air traffic controllers and pilots. It was subsequently popularized by truck drivers talking on CB radios. Variations on the phrase include "have a good one" and "have a nice one".

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To buy the unicorn, simply head to the store from the main menu and either click on the 'upgrade your mount' tab or use R1 or your right bumper to cycle along to the 'gear' tab. Select the unicorn and it's yours.

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Is there a mystery box in Origins? ›

In Origins, the Mystery Box resembles a stone sarcophagus, glowing with the blue light of Element 115.

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In Assassin's Creed Origins, side quests are opt-in. If I see an exclamation point over someone's head, I can choose to ignore them and go about my business of trying to track down main questlines, beat the game, and move on. The thing is, side quests in Assassin's Creed Origins feel very rewarding to play.

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To perform interrogation missions you will firat need to find the target, easier to highlight them with eagle vision and then tag them. Then you will need to watch/listen to a quick sequence after which you will then need to follow them to a secluded spot and then beat them up.

How do you get the question mark under the Sphinx AC origins? ›

You need to do every rock circle to open the hidden entrence thats on the rock circle map inside the Sphinx. Then you need 50 Silica from Tombs* to put inside the machine. *they say you need to do every tomb inorder to get the Isu armor but thats wrong.

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