Bhel puri भेल पूरी BHEL Pooh ree A puffed rice snack made with grated onion, cholley, tomatoes and sweet + sour sauces Food · Hindi
Bhuno ভুনো BHOO-no A cooking technique in which spices are slowly sautéed until concentrated and aromatic. food · Bengali
Biryani बिरयानी bir-YAH-nee Fragrant layered rice dish with meat or vegetables, slow-cooked with whole spices. food · Persian
Boti বঁটি BOH-tee A traditional curved cutting blade mounted on a wooden base and operated by hand. food · Bengali
Chorchori চচ্চড়ি CHOR-cho-ree A Bengali mixed vegetable dish typically spiced and stir-fried. food · Bengali
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
Dalna ডালনা DAAL-naa A mildly spiced Bengali curry made with vegetables, paneer, or lentil dumplings. food · Bengali
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
Ghonto ঘণ্ট GHON-toh A Bengali vegetable dish made by cooking ingredients together until they are soft and well blended. Food · Bengali
Golgappa गोलगप्पा gohl-GUP-pah A popular Indian street food snack of crispy hollow puris filled with flavored water. food · Hindi
Gondhoraj Lebu গন্ধরাজ লেবু GON-dho-raaj Le-bu An intensely aromatic citrus fruit prized in Bengali cuisine for its fragrance. food · Bengali
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
Kasundi কাসুন্দি KAH-shoon-dee A pungent Bengali mustard condiment made from fermented mustard seeds and spices. Food · Bengali
Kora Pak কড়া পাক KOR-ah PAK A traditional Bengali sweet made from rice flour and jaggery. food · Bengali
Kosha কষা KO-sha A Bengali style of slow-cooking food in a thick, richly reduced gravy. Food · Bengali
Labra লাবড়া LAAB-raa A mixed vegetable dish traditionally served during Bengali religious feasts. food
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
Nolen Gur নলেন গুড় NO-len goor A type of jaggery made from the sap of date palm trees, popular in Bengal. 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
Pora পোড়া POH-raa A Bengali style of roasting ingredients directly over an open flame. food · Bengali
Pulikaaichal புளி காய்ச்சல் Pulikaaichal It's made from tamarind, green chillies, ginger and jaggery Food · Tamil
Radhuni রাঁধুনি RAA-dhu-nee An aromatic spice seed widely used in traditional Bengali cooking. 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
Shukto শুক্তো SHOOK-toh A mildly bitter Bengali vegetable stew traditionally served at the beginning of a meal. 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