How Jamaica's East Indian Culture Created The Best Food On Earth

Discover how over 36,000 Indians shaped the local economy, cuisine, and culture, from introducing ganja and curry powder to celebrating cultural fusion in events, explore the fascinating Indian influence that helped shape modern Jamaica.
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[@carolfarquharson-smith3650]

Out of many one people Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@shermede1986]

YES INDEED

[@IslandGirl40]

Wow!!! I didn't know that. One Love Jamaica! ❤️ 🇯🇲

[@shermede1986]

Big up

[@kurlenegordon8277]

Out of many I’ve people ❤️🙏

[@shermede1986]

Truly Indeed. tx

[@dadsgrant209]

As a Jamaican I've always let Indians I come across know their curry is the bestest!!!!!! 😋 ❤

[@shermede1986]

@@dadsgrant209 yep, there's so many different kinds of curry, not like the ones you buy at a regular grocery store.

[@annmariebusu9924]

Callao is originally from West Africa. It was on the island way before the arrival of Indians, documented in 1696. African can to Jamaica 1517. John canoe is of african origin. There are other influence not mentioned. Mango is from India but it was brought by whites. I believe they brought Ganga and curry.

[@shermede1986]

Thanks for your comment! You're right-callaloo in Jamaica was on the island way before the arrival of Indians, but it has roots in multiple cultures. While it mainly refers to the African amaranth species, the term also covers various leafy greens, "can only put so much in a 60 second short". Indian labourers brought plants like taro leaves in the 19th century, adding to the mix. So, today's callaloo is a blend of African, Asian, and indigenous influences, reflecting Jamaica's rich agricultural heritage. Out Of Many One People.

[@allwayzbizee7633]

Big time liar dis

[@shermede1986]

@@allwayzbizee7633 big up for the shout out

[@allwayzbizee7633]

@@shermede1986 Move ya self invader

[@caljensandie365]

How did the slaves transport Callaloo from Africa to Jamaica. Did they tell the slave catcher wait as I pick the Callaloo. Did slave know to preserve for the long voyage

[@charlenestewartson5940]

Ganja, mangoes., curry and tangerine were already in Jamaica before the Indians.

[@shermede1986]

Thanks for your comment! Jamaica's rich agricultural history is fascinating. Ganja, mangoes, curry, and tamarind have long been a part of Jamaican culture. The Indian community did, however, contribute significantly to popularizing and integrating these elements into Jamaican cuisine and culture in unique ways. Thanks for watching.

[@georgehenry2196]

Do you even know why your favorite mango is call east Indian mango because they came from India...

[@shermede1986]

Thanks for sharing that! Even though I researched the topic, the comment above made me second-guess myself. The East Indian mango does have a rich history connected to India, and it's interesting to see how our favorite foods often have such deep cultural roots. Thanks for the reminder!

[@ArchangelJay]

Everyone knows Curry was brought from India smh! And the very word “ganja” is Indian! Lol! Named after the “ganges river” in India! 🇮🇳

[@shermede1986]

Absolutely, curry is well-known, but the origin of "ganja" surprised me too! Thanks for the comment-I learned something new about "ganja" being named after the "Ganges River" in India! 🇮🇳 Thanks for watching.

[@kennethlee8550]

Thank You , 😊

[@shermede1986]

You're welcome 😊

[@juliebless1594]

DATS out of many one unity

[@shermede1986]

@@juliebless1594 that can gwan too

[@caljensandie365]

It not one unity in the motto please don’t try changing what you don’t know but can easily google

[@Shansia-i6w]

I think Jamaica is the Isle of Patmos.

[@shermede1986]

It's even better,.... but then again I have never been to Greece. Tx for the comment

[@caljensandie365]

These narrative of groups being food items, etc to Jamaica is repeated but within thing how is this possible. Slaves, indentured individuals where allowed time to pick these plant life and then transport on ship for 3-6 months(England took 2-3 months and is closer). Where items preserved. Then Ganja vs Ganges the words are never direct translation additionally they write in symbols. What was Bombay name before name changed. Everyone wants this “my people created this in Jamaica or brought this to Jamaica”.

[@shermede1986]

Thanks for taking the time to comment, check out my other videos too 😄

[@sallyhogan-hernandez9214]

I thinkk somethings not right here

[@shermede1986]

@@sallyhogan-hernandez9214 like what ?

[@nycg801]

Jamaicans don’t make roti that would be Trinidad.

[@shermede1986]

Thats what you think ! but thanks fi di comment