french cooking came because of meat shortages due
to the continental blockade, and Paris having a large population without a timely distribution system after the first republic. Meat in paris was a gamey affair and the sauces etc were geared to hide the fact that the grub was well beyond its prime. In the case of India you are correct, but it also was a good way to kill the flavor of tired chicken and beef.
thanx,
bill
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