Indian food
Naan and curry
Indian food is the cuisine of India and its diaspora, characterized by complex spice blends, curries, rice dishes, and flatbreads like naan and roti.
Regional variations are vast—from creamy North Indian dishes to the coconut-based cooking of the South.
In Western countries, Indian food often refers to the restaurant style featuring tikka masala, vindaloo, and samosas: Let's order Indian food tonight.
Aromatic South Asian dish
- biryaniSpiced layered rice dish
- dalStewed split legumes
- samosaStuffed triangular pastry
- dosaFermented flatbread, subcontinental
idli · vindaloo · rogan josh · korma · tikka masala · butter chicken · palak paneer · chana masala
Ground aromatic seed
- corianderHerb yielding fragrant seeds
- turmericYellow rhizome spice
- cardamomAromatic seed pod spice
- garam masalaIndian spice mixture
fenugreek · saffron · asafoetida · mustard seed · clove · cinnamon · bay leaf · nutmeg
Leavened tandoor-baked flatbread
Earthen vessel for cooking
- charredBurned until black
- skewersPointed rods for cooking
- marinationSoaking food in seasoning
- yogurtFermented milk product
smoky · chicken tikka · seekh kebab · tandoori chicken · paneer tikka · naan · grilled · mustard oil
Unaged Indian cheese
Spiced fruit-based condiment
- raitaYogurt-based cooling condiment
- papadumThin lentil-flour crisp
- pickleVinegar-preserved vegetable
- acharIndian preserved condiment
mint chutney · tamarind chutney · coconut chutney · mango pickle · lime pickle · tomato chutney · coriander chutney
Capsicum pod or stew
- spicyHaving strong heat
- hotHaving much warmth
- piquantPleasingly sharp-tasting
- capsaicinChili heat compound
vindaloo · ghost pepper · green chili · red chili · fiery · pungent · warming · black pepper
curry
Aromatic South Asian dish
dosa · idli · vindaloo · rogan josh · korma · tikka masala · butter chicken · palak paneer · chana masala · aloo gobi
cumin
Ground aromatic seed
garam masala · fenugreek · saffron · asafoetida · mustard seed · clove · cinnamon · bay leaf · nutmeg · mace
naan
Leavened tandoor-baked flatbread
- rotiUnleavened South Asian flatbread
- chapatiUnleavened South Asian flatbread
- parathaPan-fried unleavened flatbread
puri · dosa · tandoori roti · aloo paratha · garlic naan · puri
clay oven
Earthen vessel for cooking
- charredBurned until black
- skewersPointed rods for cooking
- marinationSoaking food in seasoning
yogurt · smoky · chicken tikka · seekh kebab · tandoori chicken · paneer tikka · naan · grilled · mustard oil · charcoal
paneer
Unaged Indian cheese
chutney
Spiced fruit-based condiment
achar · mint chutney · tamarind chutney · coconut chutney · mango pickle · lime pickle · tomato chutney · coriander chutney
chili
Capsicum pod or stew
capsaicin · vindaloo · ghost pepper · green chili · red chili · fiery · pungent · warming · black pepper
gulab jamun
Fried dough in rosewater syrup
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