The Surprising Origins of Punjabi-Mexican Cuisine: A Cultural Blend

Key Points Punjabi men migrated to California in the early 1900s, settling in areas like the Imperial Valley, Yuba City, and Fresno. These men met Mexican women who had immigrated after the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920), leading to a unique cultural blend. The fusion of Punjabi and Mexican cultures resulted in new traditions, including combined culinary dishes like roti quesadillas and the blending of Sikh and Catholic religious practices. Legal and social challenges, including anti-Asian immigration policies, impacted these unions, and some faced…

By Vishal Kumar

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