Having our Hindu neighbours for a meal

[geordiegirl1]

Our new neighbours who are Hindu are coming to us for a meal. They seem easy going but we do not want to upset them by serving anything they would not like, or do anything to unsult them or their religion. Can anyone give me advice?

Thanks in advance

[Nosha123]

I have no idea - but what a nice thought.. why dont you ask them.. if there is anything they particularly dont like or wouldnt eat.. that way you wont have to worry on the night!

[ummmm]

Have you tried asking them. If they are close enough to come for a meal surely they are close enough to ask what is off limits for them.

Same as veggies...when I've had some round for dinner I ask what kind of veggie they are. Do they eat gravy...etc. It's good manners to ask and I'm sure they will appreciate it.

[snags]

Many - not all - Hindus are vegetarians so you might want to check that out with them...

[craft1948]

I'd ask any new neighbour, regardless of religion or ethnicity if there was anything they couldn't/wouldn't eat............

[Rev Sermon]

This might sound facetious but why not just ask them in a tactful manner if there's anything you should avoid.

[brionon]

Beef is taboe I should think. Try Veggie,it can't be wrong !

[LoftyLottie]

It would be OK to ask them if there is anything they don't like. It's normal if people haven't eaten with you before. If there is anything they can't eat because of their religion they will tell you they don't like it.

[LoftyLottie]

We all think alike :o)

[ummmm]

Yes...everyone was more or less posting at the same time.

[mibn2cweus]

Given the title of this thread, this is the first thing that came to my mind:

http://shriekster.com...04/cannibals-soup.jpg

[LoftyLottie]

Hindu not Voodu!!

[LoftyLottie]

Sorry 'Voodoo'

[LoftyLottie]

Oh I see what you mean, sorry. he he!!

[McMouse]

"Having our Hindu neighbours for a meal"
What do hindu's taste like?

[saxy_jag]

As Brionon suggests, Beef is a no-no, because the cow is sacred to Hindus. That includes anything cooked in or with beef products, e.g. suet and one or two other facts. I have one Hindu colleague who will not eat eggs, either.

Vegetarian is always a good, safe option if you can find a nice dish to cook.

And, as one or two have suggested, just ask them - I'm sure they won't be offended. I would advise, however, against trying to emulate Indian food, because you'll never get it to the quality that a good Indian home-cook can produce.

[morn]

avoid beef; but lamb would be ok unless they're vegetarian