Indian cuisine
Masala and naan
Indian cuisine encompasses the cooking traditions of the Indian subcontinent, characterized by complex spice blends, regional diversity, and vegetarian traditions rooted in Hindu and Jain practices.
Staples include rice, lentils, flatbreads, and dishes like curry, biryani, and dal.
The cuisine varies dramatically by region—from creamy Punjabi dishes in the north to coconut-based preparations in the south.
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Spiced layered rice dish
- dalStewed split legumes
- kormaMild, creamy braised dish
- rogan joshBraised meat in red sauce
- vindalooTangy Goan meat curry
saag · tikka masala · butter chicken · makhani · jalfrezi · bhuna · keema · pulao
Unaged Indian cheese
- dalStewed split legumes
- lentilsSmall edible legume seeds
- chickpeasBeige edible legumes
- alooPotato, in Hindi
saag · palak · kofta · thali · legumes · pulses · tofu · soya
Spiced fruit-based condiment
- raitaYogurt-based cooling condiment
- pickleVinegar-preserved vegetable
- achaarSpiced oil-preserved condiment
- papadumThin lentil-flour crisp
salad · dal · rice · jeera rice · ghee · butter · onion · lemon
Aromatic seed pod spice
- cuminGround aromatic seed
- turmericYellow rhizome spice
- corianderHerb yielding fragrant seeds
- fenugreekAromatic legume seed spice
garam masala · saffron · clove · cinnamon · mustard seed · asafoetida · bay leaf · black pepper
Leavened tandoor-baked flatbread
- rotiUnleavened South Asian flatbread
- chapatiUnleavened South Asian flatbread
- parathaPan-fried unleavened flatbread
- puriDeep-fried Indian flatbread
dosa · idli · tandoori roti · aloo paratha · stuffed · leavened · unleavened · griddle
Earthen vessel for cooking
- charcoalBurned wood residue
- skewersPointed rods for cooking
- kebabGrilled food on skewer
- tikkaMarinated meat dish
marination · smoky · chicken tikka · paneer tikka · tandoori chicken · naan
Capsicum pod or stew
- capsaicinChili heat compound
- piquantPleasingly sharp-tasting
- vindalooTangy Goan meat curry
- green chiliMild unripe pepper
red chili · cayenne · fiery · pungent · raita · cooling · lassi · yogurt
Fried dough in rosewater syrup
- barfiMilk-based Indian sweet
- kheerSpiced milk-rice dessert
- halwaDense sugared confection
- rasmalaiSweetened curd in cardamom milk
kulfi · saffron · cardamom · rosewater · silver leaf
Stuffed triangular pastry
- pakoraBattered South Asian snack
- pani puriStuffed crispy Indian snack
- chaatSavory South Asian street-snack
- onion bhajiIndian fried snack
Of the shoreline
- street foodCasual vendor-sold eats
- thaliMulti-dish serving platter
- home cookingMeals prepared at residence
biryani
Spiced layered rice dish
- dalStewed split legumes
- kormaMild, creamy braised dish
- rogan joshBraised meat in red sauce
vindaloo · saag · tikka masala · butter chicken · makhani · jalfrezi · bhuna · keema · pulao · palak paneer
paneer
Unaged Indian cheese
aloo · saag · palak · kofta · thali · legumes · pulses · tofu · soya · mock meat
chutney
Spiced fruit-based condiment
- raitaYogurt-based cooling condiment
- pickleVinegar-preserved vegetable
- achaarSpiced oil-preserved condiment
papadum · salad · dal · rice · jeera rice · ghee · butter · onion · lemon · green chili
cardamom
Aromatic seed pod spice
fenugreek · garam masala · saffron · clove · cinnamon · mustard seed · asafoetida · bay leaf · black pepper · fennel
naan
Leavened tandoor-baked flatbread
- rotiUnleavened South Asian flatbread
- chapatiUnleavened South Asian flatbread
- parathaPan-fried unleavened flatbread
puri · dosa · idli · tandoori roti · aloo paratha · stuffed · leavened · unleavened · griddle · tawa
clay oven
Earthen vessel for cooking
tikka · marination · smoky · chicken tikka · paneer tikka · tandoori chicken · naan
chili
Capsicum pod or stew
green chili · red chili · cayenne · fiery · pungent · raita · cooling · lassi · yogurt · tempering
gulab jamun
Fried dough in rosewater syrup
rasmalai · kulfi · saffron · cardamom · rosewater · silver leaf
samosa
Stuffed triangular pastry
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- thaliMulti-dish serving platter
- home cookingMeals prepared at residence
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