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Halal
"Lawful" meat that has been slaughtered according to Islamic ritual - this includes uttering the name of God, Allah, when killing an animal. Pork meat, alcohol, carnivorous animals and any blood products are also not halal, but "haram" or impure.
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How to tell your steak is cooked
You can use palm of your hand to help determine how your steak is cooked. Gently bringing together your index finger and thumb, and pressing the mound on your palm below the thumb will feel similar pressing a raw steak; the middle finger and thumb is like medium rare; and onwards to the pinky will feel like a well-done steak.
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Lassi
A traditional Indian drink that used to be made from buttermilk with salt added to combat dehydration in the hot climate. These days it is made from thin yoghurt, with salt or sugar.
