National Indian Pudding Day
National Indian Pudding Day:
Celebrated annually on November 13th, the National Indian Pudding Day is dedicated to honoring the Native American fall dessert – the Indian Pudding! This tasty and rich dessert that once was very popular, seems to be forgotten for many reasons! Thus let’s remember this perfect winter’s dessert and keep the centuries-old tradition alive!
Year | Date | Day | Where |
2020 | 13th November | Friday | United States |
2021 | 13th November | Saturday | United States |
2022 | 13th November | Sunday | United States |
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Related: Other National Days Celebrated on November 13th:
Why National Indian Pudding Day?
The Indian Pudding is considered to be a variation of the Hasty Pudding in New England. Indian pudding was invented in the 17th century by the English Settlers in New England, who craved for their hasty pudding! The hasty pudding was made using wheat! On encountering Corn in New England, the hasty pudding was made using milk and cornmeal along with molasses and boiled for a long time to get a thick custard texture and the new Indian Pudding was born!
The pudding got the term “Indian” for its reference to the use of Native American Cornmeal! The Indian pudding may not look attractive when you cook it or bake it. But once you taste it, you may never become free of its hook! It is that delicious! The Indian Pudding was very popular in the colonies in New England and before 1900, it was found in most American Cookbooks.
The Indian Pudding is now made using cornmeal and includes various ingredients such as milk and sweetener -molasses or maple syrup. It was also spiced with cinnamon and ground ginger. The recipe can include butter and eggs for better consistency. Adding some apples, nuts, and raisins is a choice if you want it to give you a richer taste!
During the late 19th century, this dessert was a popular Thanksgiving food, now it is only popular in the New England Region. Originally the pudding was boiled, now it is baked for several hours to gain a smooth texture.
Due to its plain texture and the time taken to prepare it, the Indian Pudding was not very popular in the 20th-century kitchens! Eventually, it started disappearing on the Menu. Although a few historic Inns continue to serve it for the locals who still have a delight for the Indian Pudding!
How Can We Celebrate National Indian Pudding Day?
- Eat an Indian Pudding!
One of the best ways to celebrate this day is by having an Indian Pudding! If you happen to be in New England, you might find it on the menu, else find the nearest restaurants that serve Indian Pudding!
- Make an Indian Pudding!
Another great way to celebrate the day is to make an Indian Pudding! You can also use this day to bond with friends and family over the rich and delicious Indian Pudding! Share your Indian Pudding on social media and encourage others to try this traditional dessert!
- Know more about Indian Pudding!
Observe this day by digging more into the knowledge of the Indian Pudding and its centuries-old tradition!
- Share about Indian Pudding on Social Media
The coolest way to keep the Indian Pudding tradition alive is by raising awareness about this dessert and its centuries-old bond with people! Write a blog or make a video and use hashtags #NationalIndianPuddingDay and #IndianPuddingDay to share on social media.
Interesting Facts About National Indian Pudding Day:
Here are a few interesting facts surrounding the Indian Pudding!
- The term “Indian” is given to the pudding due to the use of cornmeal rather than a reference to the Native Americans
- The rise of commercial puddings in the 1920s and 1930s ripped the favor for Indian Puddings in the US. The commercial puddings came in popular chocolate flavors and better texture than that of the Indian Pudding!
- The Indian Pudding is also known as the traditional dessert of New England
- National Indian Pudding Day is dedicated to encouraging people to remember the old traditions and enjoy this tasty pudding!
- Before the 1900s, the Indian Pudding recipe was included in most American Cookbooks!
- Some restaurants serve the Indian Pudding during the Autumn holidays due to the fall traditions!
- The Indian Pudding goes perfectly with whipped cream or vanilla Ice cream!
- The 20th-century cooks were not fond of the Indian Pudding due to its long cooking hours!
History Of National Indian Pudding Day:
The historical details of the National Pudding Day are unknown. There is no one claiming to be the creator of this day and thus the reasons for choosing November 13th to celebrate National Indian Pudding Day remain obscure until further discovery.