India Nite 2014

University of Idaho has a big Indian Student population and every year they treat us to a glimpse into their culture with India Nite. The event is so much fun and I look forward to it every year. In fact my parents have started coming over for it, they have said it is tradition now. I love that!

We get treated to several Indian Dances or songs and an amazing authentic dinner. The pictures aren't great at all, but wanted to share them anyway.

The entertainment was as follows:

National Anthems
Indian Student Association President's Speech
Bharatnatyam
Snake Dance
Retro Dance
Bollywood Jugalbandi (Musical Fusion)
Raas Garba and Dandiya
Dinner-see below
Bollywood Dance
Filmy Dance
Star Kid Performance (an amazing 6 year old!!!)
Mass (South Indian) Dance
Fashion Show

This is a song set-the guys had great voices

I can't remember what this dance was sorry

This is a Bollywood Dance

Mass (South Indian) Dance- these guys are amazing!

Dinner-YUMMY!!!!

Diner was the following:

Cutlets (the round thing)- a combination for mashed potatoes, onions, green chilies, carrots, cabbage, spinach, green peas, spices and salt and grilled to perfection.

Chana Masala (Choley) (lower row-middle square)-Garbanzo beans cooked with Indian Spices, onions, tomatoes, and ginger garlic paste.

Puri (lower row, left square)- Deep-fried Indian Bread made from wheat flour.

Aloo Mutter (top right)- Potatoes and green peas cooked in a traditional Indian Curry along with onions and tomatoes.

Butter Chicken (upper row, middle item)- Boneless Chicken marinated with freshly roasted spices and then sauteed and cooked in a hot and sweet Indian Curry.

Jeera Rice (next to the Butte Chicken)- White Basmati Rice cooked with Cumin Seeds.

Gajar Kheer (dessert in small up on top row)- Traditional sweetened milk boiled and served on a bed of fresh carrots sauteed in butter and topped with some dry fruits.

Mando Lassi (tall cup at back)- A refreshing buttermilk and yogurt based drink with mango pulp. Served chilled.

It was all so very good and I could have gone back for more.

We are very lucky to be able to go to this every year and I love that it has become tradition.