Foods and Drinks - Indian Food

Here you will learn the names of different Indian foods in English such as "biryani", "dal", and "panipuri".

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Foods and Drinks
biryani [noun]

a South Asian mixed rice dish that typically includes spices, herbs, vegetables, and meat or fish

korma [noun]

‌a dish made with meat or fish and cream or yogurt, originated in South Asia

curry [noun]

a variety of dishes originating from South Asia, typically made with meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in a hot sauce and then served with rice

Ex: He enjoys experimenting with different curry recipes , adding his own twist with unique spice blends and ingredients .

‌a spicy dish of meat cooked in a tomato sauce, originated in South Asia

vindaloo [noun]

a very spicy dish of meat marinated in vinegar and garlic

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

a vegetarian Indian dish made with green peas and paneer cooked in a spiced tomato-based sauce

a popular Indian dish made by marinating chicken in yogurt and spices, then traditionally cooked in a clay oven called a tandoor

a popular North Indian vegetarian dish made with potatoes (aloo) and cauliflower (gobi) cooked with spices

balti [noun]

‌a dish of meat or vegetables cooked and served in a two-handled pan, originated in South Asia

bhaji [noun]

a type of spicy food that consists of vegetables fried in a mixture of liquid and flour, originated in India

dal [noun]

a dish made from lentils or split pulses that are typically cooked with spices, tomatoes, and sometimes vegetables

khichdi [noun]

a South Asian dish made from rice and lentils cooked together with spices

a South Indian dish characterized by a rich, spicy, and tangy sauce

a popular Indian dish made with marinated and grilled chicken pieces cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce

pilaf [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

thali [noun]

a traditional Indian meal that consists of a variety of dishes served on a single plate

nihari [noun]

a slow-cooked stew made from meat (typically beef) and spices

rasam [noun]

a tangy and spicy South Indian soup made from tamarind, lentils, and a blend of spices

kachori [noun]

a deep-fried, savory pastry filled with spiced lentil, pea, or potato filling, often served with chutney or yogurt

bhelpuri [noun]

a popular Indian street food dish made with puffed rice, vegetables, chutneys, and spices

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

phirni [noun]

a creamy, thick rice pudding dessert made with ground rice, milk, sugar, and flavored with cardamom, saffron, and nuts

muthia [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

a popular Indian dish made with paneer (cottage cheese) cooked in a spicy tomato-based gravy

kheer [noun]

a traditional Indian dessert made with rice, milk, sugar, and often flavored with cardamom, saffron, and nuts

kofta [noun]

a Middle Eastern or South Asian dish of meat, fish or cheese mixed with spices and shaped into balls; one of these balls

panipuri [noun]

Indian street food with crispy puris, spiced potato mixture, tangy tamarind chutney, and flavored water

a creamy and rich Indian curry made with paneer, nuts, and spices