Bhel puri भेल पूरी BHEL Pooh ree A puffed rice snack made with grated onion, cholley, tomatoes and sweet + sour sauces Food · Hindi
Biryani बिरयानी bir-YAH-nee Fragrant layered rice dish with meat or vegetables, slow-cooked with whole spices. food · Persian
Churan चूर्ण CHOO-rahn A powdered mixture of spices and herbs used in Indian cuisine. food · Sanskrit
Curry KUR-ee A dish with a sauce or gravy, seasoned with spices, originating from South Asia. food · Tamil
Cutting chai Cutting chai A half-serving of tea, popular in Mumbai, served in small glasses. food · Hindi and english
Dosa தோசை DOH-sah Thin, crisp South Indian crêpe made from fermented rice and lentil batter. food · Tamil
Ghee घी GHEE Clarified butter — Indian cooking fat with a high smoke point and nutty flavour. food · Sanskrit
Golgappa गोलगप्पा gohl-GUP-pah A popular Indian street food snack of crispy hollow puris filled with flavored water. food · Hindi
Gujiya गुजिया GOO-jee-ya A sweet deep-fried dumpling filled with a mixture of sweetened khoya and nuts. food · Hindi
Gupchup GUP-chup A popular Indian street food snack made of crispy hollow puris filled with spicy water and other ingredients. food · Hindi (Bihari)
Halwa हलवा HUL-wah A sweet dense confection made from various ingredients like semolina or nuts. food · Arabic
Jalebi जलेबी juh-LAY-bee A popular Indian sweet made from deep-fried batter soaked in syrup. food · Hindi
Kachori कचौरी kuh-CHO-ree A spicy Indian snack made of deep-fried dough filled with lentils or other ingredients. food · Hindi
Kosha কষা KO-sha A Bengali style of slow-cooking food in a thick, richly reduced gravy. Food · Bengali
Laddoo लड्डू LUD-doo A round, sweet Indian confection made from flour, sugar, and ghee. food · Sanskrit
Litti Chokha लिट्टी चोखा LIT-tee CHOH-kha A traditional dish from Bihar consisting of wheat balls and spiced mashed vegetables. food · Hindi
Lobongo lotika লবঙ্গ লতিকা loh-BONG-go loh-TEE-kah A Bengali sweet pastry filled with khoya and spices, sealed with a clove. food · Bengali
Malpua मालपुआ MAHL-poo-ah A traditional Indian sweet pancake, often served during festivals. food · Hindi
Mithai मिठाई mi-THAI Indian sweets or desserts, often served during festivals and celebrations. food · Hindi
Modak मोदक MOH-dahk A sweet dumpling popular in Indian cuisine, especially during Ganesh Chaturthi. food · Marathi
Nimki নিমকি NIM-kee A crispy, savory snack from India, often made with flour and spices. food · Bengali
Pakwaan पकवान puh-KWAAN A term for a dish or food item, often used for festive or special meals. food · Hindi
Paneer पनीर puh-NEER Fresh, unaged Indian cheese — the vegetarian protein of the north. food · Persian
Pani puri पानी पूरी PAH-nee POO-ree A popular Indian street food consisting of hollow, crispy spheres filled with flavored water and fillings. food · Hindi
Paturi পাতুরি pah-TOO-ree A Bengali dish where fish is wrapped in banana leaves and steamed or grilled. food · Bengali
Phuchka ফুচকা FOOCH-ka A popular Bengali street food, similar to golgappa or pani puri. food · Bengali
Rosogolla রসগোল্লা roh-soh-GOL-lah A popular Bengali sweet made from chhena and sugar syrup. food · Bengali
Samosa समोसा suh-MOH-sah Deep-fried savoury pastry filled with spiced potatoes, peas or meat. food · Persian
Sandesh সন্দেশ sun-DESH A traditional Bengali sweet made from chhena (Indian cottage cheese). food · Bengali
Shingara সিঙাড়া shin-GAH-rah A savory Indian pastry filled with spiced potatoes and peas, also known as samosa. food · Bengali
Thekua ठेकुआ THEH-koo-ah A traditional Indian sweet snack made from wheat flour, jaggery, and ghee. food · Hindi/Bihari
Vada-pav वडापाव VAH-dah POW A popular Indian street food consisting of a spicy potato fritter in a bread bun. food · Marathi
Vindaloo विंदालू vin-dah-LOO Goan curry of meat marinated in vinegar, garlic and chillies — usually fiery. food · Portuguese