MG Wordbook

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

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Origin: All Arabic Bengali English Hindi Kannada Malayalam Marathi Persian Portuguese Punjabi Sanskrit Tamil

Biryani

Fragrant layered rice dish with meat or vegetables, slow-cooked with whole spices.

Soft, leavened flatbread traditionally baked in a tandoor (clay oven).

Fresh, unaged Indian cheese — the vegetarian protein of the north.

Deep-fried savoury pastry filled with spiced potatoes, peas or meat.