U.S.-Indian Relations Under Modi

[Desertfalcon]

If you head up the road to Edison, NJ, it's almost like being in India.

There are even paan shops (beetle leaves) which you chew after a good meal.

Not made from real beetles, FYI.

The beetle.

 

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Not made from real beetles, FYI.

The beetle.

Ummm.... crunchy!

No, they are more like this

although, admittedly, this also looks like an insect's nest in the forest...

 

[Desertfalcon]

...although, admittedly, this also looks like an insect's nest in the forest...

 

[Developereo]

South Asian food tends to be very oily. Paan contains ingredients like coconut and betel nut which soak up the oil. This cleans the mouth after a meal to get rid of the oily aftertaste.