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English spellings of Indian and Hinglish words — with native script, pronunciation and meaning. Curated alongside the daily crossword.

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Andaa

Egg, commonly used in Indian cuisine.

Bhel puri

भेल पूरी

BHEL Pooh ree

A puffed rice snack made with grated onion, cholley, tomatoes and sweet + sour sauces

Bhoj

A feast or banquet, often associated with Indian celebrations.

Bhujiya

भुजिया

A spicy Indian snack made from gram flour and spices.

Bhuna

A cooking technique involving frying spices and meat.

Chaat

A savory Indian snack made with various ingredients and spices.

Chai

Indian tea, usually brewed strong with milk, sugar and spices.

Chatpata

चटपटा

Spicy and tangy flavor profile in Indian cuisine.

Chawal

Rice, a staple grain in Indian cuisine.

Chhaas

A traditional Indian buttermilk drink.

Chutney

A spicy condiment made from fruits, vegetables, and spices.

Dal

A dish made from lentils or other pulses, often spiced.

Dhaan

Unhusked rice or paddy.

Golgappa

गोलगप्पा

A popular Indian street food snack of crispy hollow puris filled with flavored water.

Gujiya

गुजिया

A sweet deep-fried dumpling filled with a mixture of sweetened khoya and nuts.

Jalebi

जलेबी

A popular Indian sweet made from deep-fried batter soaked in syrup.

Kachori

कचौरी

A spicy Indian snack made of deep-fried dough filled with lentils or other ingredients.

Kachumbar

कचूम्बर

An Indian salad made with chopped vegetables and spices.

Kela

A banana; a tropical fruit.

Khaara

A term used to describe something salty or savory.

Lauki

A type of bottle gourd used in Indian cuisine.

Litti Chokha

लिट्टी चोखा

LIT-tee CHOH-kha

A traditional dish from Bihar consisting of wheat balls and spiced mashed vegetables.

Malpua

मालपुआ

A traditional Indian sweet pancake, often served during festivals.

Masala

मसाला

A blend of spices used in Indian cooking.

Mirch

मिर्च

A term for chili peppers used in Indian cuisine.

Mirchi

मिर्ची

A term for chili pepper used in Indian cuisine.

Mithai

मिठाई

Indian sweets or desserts, often served during festivals and celebrations.

Muska

मस्का

Butter of any type

Narangi

नारंगी

An orange, a citrus fruit.

Nashta

नाश्ता

A light breakfast or snack in Indian cuisine.

Pakwaan

पकवान

A term for a dish or food item, often used for festive or special meals.

Pani puri

पानी पूरी

PAH-nee POO-ree

A popular Indian street food consisting of hollow, crispy spheres filled with flavored water and fillings.

Rabri

रबड़ी

A traditional Indian sweet made from thickened milk.

Roti

Round, unleavened Indian flatbread cooked on a hot griddle.

Sabzi

सब्ज़ी

A Hindi term for vegetables or vegetable dishes.

Sattu

सत्तू

A flour made from roasted grains, commonly used in Indian cuisine.

Supari

सुपारी

Betel nut, often chewed in South Asia.

Tadka

तड़का

A cooking technique involving tempering spices in hot oil or ghee.

Thali

A traditional Indian meal served on a platter.