Pecans in India?

Gardener972 · Jul 1st, 2008, 08:01

I didn't see pecans anywhere in India. Are they not used? If I took some to people, do you think they would like them?

irfan.in.tx · Jul 1st, 2008, 09:21

Growing up in India, I never saw pecans being sold or used in India. Peanuts are used in recipes across the board, and cashews too. Almonds and pistachios were always expensive, and treated as a luxury, but are found in recipes. Walnuts were available more commonly in the north, and were consumed as a snack by those who liked them and could afford them.

Pecans may now be available in premium 'dry fruit stores' in the major cities. If you presented pecans to Indians, I suspect they would be a curiosity and would probably be used for snacking.

costaguana · Jul 1st, 2008, 10:40

I've tried explaining the delights of pecan pie to my Indian wife, and she seemed more than a little intrigued...

But no, I haven't managed to find pecans in India either!

wonderwomanusa · Jul 2nd, 2008, 08:17

I don't think pecans grow in India, so it might be a nice gift. How about those big bags (2 pounds, I think) from Costco!

Gardener972 · Jul 2nd, 2008, 10:45

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Originally Posted by wonderwomanusa

How about those big bags (2 pounds, I think) from Costco!

How much are they?

dzibead · Jul 2nd, 2008, 11:23

This website for a trade association for the Southern United States says pecans were first introduced to India at a press conference in January 2006. http://www.susta.org/press/insight_s...6.h tml#india

I guess they're still not readily available there.

I think a big bag of them at Costco is about $10-$12.

jyotirmoy · Jul 2nd, 2008, 11:28

No they are not available.

jyotirmoy · Jul 2nd, 2008, 11:31

A simple job with pecans:
5 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
* 1 ounce raisins
* 1 ounce chopped pecans
* 1/4 cup butter, melted
* 1/2 cup rose syrup
* 1/2 cup water

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with raisins and chopped pecans.
3. In a small bowl, mix the butter, syrup and water. Pour the mixture over potatoes.
4. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven 50 to 60 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender.

dzibead · Jul 2nd, 2008, 11:39

Except for the rosewater, that sounds like a classic American Thanksgiving Dinner dish.

wonderwomanusa · Jul 3rd, 2008, 13:20

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Originally Posted by Gardener972

How much are they?

I haven't checked the price since last year, but probably around $12-14. You know what's happened to prices lately. <sigh>

Here's a place that has the really fancy ones: www.sunnylandfarms.com

wonderwomanusa · Jul 3rd, 2008, 13:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by costaguana

I've tried explaining the delights of pecan pie to my Indian wife, and she seemed more than a little intrigued...

But no, I haven't managed to find pecans in India either!

I've used the pecan pie recipe and walnuts instead of pecans; it makes a lovely pie. PM me if you need a recipe.

Jul 1st, 2008, 08:01	#1
Gardener972 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas USA Posts: 293	Pecans in India? I didn't see pecans anywhere in India. Are they not used? If I took some to people, do you think they would like them?

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irfan.in.tx Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Spring, TX, USA Posts: 13	No pecans Growing up in India, I never saw pecans being sold or used in India. Peanuts are used in recipes across the board, and cashews too. Almonds and pistachios were always expensive, and treated as a luxury, but are found in recipes. Walnuts were available more commonly in the north, and were consumed as a snack by those who liked them and could afford them. Pecans may now be available in premium 'dry fruit stores' in the major cities. If you presented pecans to Indians, I suspect they would be a curiosity and would probably be used for snacking.

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Jul 1st, 2008, 10:40	#3
costaguana a vagabond of sorts Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: India Posts: 70	I've tried explaining the delights of pecan pie to my Indian wife, and she seemed more than a little intrigued... But no, I haven't managed to find pecans in India either!

Jul 2nd, 2008, 08:17	#4
wonderwomanusa Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 3,256	I don't think pecans grow in India, so it might be a nice gift. How about those big bags (2 pounds, I think) from Costco!

Jul 2nd, 2008, 11:23	#6
dzibead Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,979	This website for a trade association for the Southern United States says pecans were first introduced to India at a press conference in January 2006. http://www.susta.org/press/insight_s...6.h tml#india I guess they're still not readily available there. I think a big bag of them at Costco is about $10-$12.

Jul 2nd, 2008, 11:28	#7
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,386	No they are not available.

Jul 2nd, 2008, 11:31	#8
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,386	A simple job with pecans: 5 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed * 1 ounce raisins * 1 ounce chopped pecans * 1/4 cup butter, melted * 1/2 cup rose syrup * 1/2 cup water DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). 2. Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with raisins and chopped pecans. 3. In a small bowl, mix the butter, syrup and water. Pour the mixture over potatoes. 4. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven 50 to 60 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender.

Jul 2nd, 2008, 11:39	#9
dzibead Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,979	Except for the rosewater, that sounds like a classic American Thanksgiving Dinner dish.

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