Chicken and goat are the two main types of meat available in India. In coastal areas fish abounds, but in our inland city chicken is the most common type of meat. The shop in this photo is typical. The customer picks a chicken from the cage, and the butchering is done while the customer waits. The tree stump sitting on top of the concrete table serves as the chopping block.
Cost: approximately $1.55 per pound.
Cost: approximately $1.55 per pound.
The cow and the water buffalo are sacred animals to Hindus, so beef is rarely sold in India. Goat meat (called mutton) is common, although too expensive for most families. On special occasions we buy mutton to share with friends. This photo shows freshly butchered goats.
Cost: approximately $3.00 per pound.
[We apologize to all our vegetarian friends for including this post!]
Cost: approximately $3.00 per pound.
[We apologize to all our vegetarian friends for including this post!]
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