biryani
/bˌɪɹɪˈɑːni/
noun
a South Asian mixed rice dish that typically includes spices, herbs, vegetables, and meat or fish
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korma
/kˈoːɹmə/
noun
‌a dish made with meat or fish and cream or yogurt, originated in South Asia
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curry
/ˈkəɹi/, /ˈkɝi/
noun
a type of Indian dish made with meat, vegetables, etc., which is cooked in a hot sauce and then served with rice
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rogan josh
/ɹˈoʊɡən dʒˈɑːʃ/
noun
‌a spicy dish of meat cooked in a tomato sauce, originated in South Asia
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vindaloo
/vˈɪndɐlˌuː/
noun
a very spicy dish of meat marinated in vinegar and garlic
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butter chicken
/bʌɾɚ tʃɪkɪn/
noun
a popular Indian dish made with marinated and grilled chicken cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce with a hint of butter and various spices
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matar paneer
/mæɾɚ pænɪɹ/
noun
a vegetarian Indian dish made with green peas and paneer cooked in a spiced tomato-based sauce
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tandoori chicken
/tændoːɹi tʃɪkɪn/
noun
a popular Indian dish made by marinating chicken in yogurt and spices, then traditionally cooked in a clay oven called a tandoor
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aloo gobi
/ɐluː ɡoʊbaɪ/
noun
a popular North Indian vegetarian dish made with potatoes (aloo) and cauliflower (gobi) cooked with spices
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balti
/bˈɑːlti/
noun
‌a dish of meat or vegetables cooked and served in a two-handled pan, originated in South Asia
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bhaji
/bˈɑːdʒi/
noun
a type of spicy food that consists of vegetables fried in a mixture of liquid and flour, originated in India
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dal
/ˈdæɫ/
noun
a dish made from lentils or split pulses that are typically cooked with spices, tomatoes, and sometimes vegetables
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khichdi
/kɪtʃdi/
noun
a South Asian dish made from rice and lentils cooked together with spices
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Madras curry
/mədɹæs kɜːɹi/
noun
a South Indian dish characterized by a rich, spicy, and tangy sauce
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chicken tikka masala
/tʃɪkɪn tiːkə mɐsɑːlə/
noun
a popular Indian dish made with marinated and grilled chicken pieces cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce
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pilaf
/ˌpiˈɫɑf/
noun
a seasoned rice dish that is typically made by cooking rice in a seasoned broth or stock and may include vegetables, meat, or seafood
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thali
/θɑːli/
noun
a traditional Indian meal that consists of a variety of dishes served on a single plate
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nihari
/nɪhɑːɹɹi/
noun
a slow-cooked stew made from meat (typically beef) and spices
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rasam
/ɹæsəm/
noun
a tangy and spicy South Indian soup made from tamarind, lentils, and a blend of spices
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kachori
/kɑːtʃˈoːɹi/
noun
a deep-fried, savory pastry filled with spiced lentil, pea, or potato filling, often served with chutney or yogurt
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bhelpuri
/bɛlpjʊɹi/
noun
a popular Indian street food dish made with puffed rice, vegetables, chutneys, and spices
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laal maas
/lɑːl mɑːz/
noun
a spicy meat curry dish from Rajasthan, India, made with tender morsels of meat (usually lamb) cooked in a rich and fiery red chili gravy
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phirni
/fɪəni/
noun
a creamy, thick rice pudding dessert made with ground rice, milk, sugar, and flavored with cardamom, saffron, and nuts
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muthia
/mʌθiə/
noun
a traditional Gujarati snack made from coarsely ground chickpea flour and spices, shaped into small dumplings or logs, and then steamed or fried until cooked
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chole bhature
/tʃoʊl bætʃɚ/
noun
a popular North Indian dish consisting of spicy chickpea curry (chole) served with deep-fried bread (bhature)
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kadai paneer
/kædaɪ pænɪɹ/
noun
a popular Indian dish made with paneer (cottage cheese) cooked in a spicy tomato-based gravy
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kheer
/kɪɹ/
noun
a traditional Indian dessert made with rice, milk, sugar, and often flavored with cardamom, saffron, and nuts
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kofta
/kˈɔftə/
noun
a Middle Eastern or South Asian dish of meat, fish or cheese mixed with spices and shaped into balls; one of these balls
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panipuri
/pænɪpʊɹi/
noun
Indian street food with crispy puris, spiced potato mixture, tangy tamarind chutney, and flavored water
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shahi paneer
/ʃæhaɪ pænɪɹ/
noun
a creamy and rich Indian curry made with paneer, nuts, and spices
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