Originally Posted by
vasantn
To Indians, it is as absurd as throwing some rosemary, oregano, thyme and basil together, bottling the mixture, and calling it "Italian powder," to be used in making pasta, veal and fish alike, as though any dish would become Italian by the use of this mixture.
Italian seasoning - indeed how absurd!
Just as bad as those who would throw together some paprika, cayenne, oregano and cumin, calling it "Cajun", or mix some lavender, fennel, thyme, basil and friends, into a "Provencal" seasoning...
And don't even get me started on "Chili powder"...
