samosa
Spiced potato pocket
A samosa is a fried or baked pastry with a savory filling, typically triangular and made with a thin, crispy shell.
The filling is usually spiced potatoes and peas, though meat versions are common.
Samosas originated in South Asia and the Middle East and are now popular street food and appetizers worldwide: We ordered samosas to start.
Edible underground tuber
- peasEdible pod seeds
- onionPungent layered bulb
- ground meatChopped flesh for cooking
- keemaSpiced minced meat dish
spiced · mashed · seasoned · stuffed · mixture · minced · lamb · chicken
Spiced fruit-based condiment
- pakoraBattered South Asian snack
- dosaFermented flatbread, subcontinental
- biryaniSpiced layered rice dish
- paneerUnaged Indian cheese
naan · dal · lassi · roti · tandoori · tikka · korma · masala
Brittle and snapping
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- deep-friedCooked submerged in fat
- oilSlippery viscous fluid
- gheeButter with milk removed
bubbling · sizzle · crunch · fryer · drain · paper towels · batter · dough
One who sells goods
- stallEnclosed compartment or delay
- chaatSavory South Asian street-snack
- bazaarOpen-air merchant district
- cartVehicle for hauling
hawker · market · kiosk · roadside · takeaway · paper cone · on-the-go · local
Ground aromatic seed
- corianderHerb yielding fragrant seeds
- garam masalaIndian spice mixture
- turmericYellow rhizome spice
- chiliCapsicum pod or stew
ginger · garlic · fenugreek · mustard seed · cardamom · peppery · hot · tangy
Afternoon refreshment hour
- tiffinLight midday meal
- nibbleSmall, tentative bite
- bitePierce with teeth
- treatSomething pleasantly special
afternoon · evening · light meal · hunger · craving · satisfying · comfort food · indulgence
Initiator of action
- hors d'oeuvreSmall savory appetizer
- canapeTopped appetizer bite
- mezzeMiddle Eastern small dishes
- dim sumChinese small-plate tradition
tapas · antipasto · finger food · party platter · buffet · catering · entertaining · passed
potato
Edible underground tuber
- peasEdible pod seeds
- onionPungent layered bulb
- ground meatChopped flesh for cooking
keema · spiced · mashed · seasoned · stuffed · mixture · minced · lamb · chicken · vegetable
chutney
Spiced fruit-based condiment
- pakoraBattered South Asian snack
- dosaFermented flatbread, subcontinental
- biryaniSpiced layered rice dish
paneer · naan · dal · lassi · roti · tandoori · tikka · korma · masala · vindaloo
crispy
Brittle and snapping
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- deep-friedCooked submerged in fat
- oilSlippery viscous fluid
ghee · bubbling · sizzle · crunch · fryer · drain · paper towels · batter · dough · pastry shell
vendor
One who sells goods
- stallEnclosed compartment or delay
- chaatSavory South Asian street-snack
- bazaarOpen-air merchant district
cart · hawker · market · kiosk · roadside · takeaway · paper cone · on-the-go · local · bustling
cumin
Ground aromatic seed
- corianderHerb yielding fragrant seeds
- garam masalaIndian spice mixture
- turmericYellow rhizome spice
chili · ginger · garlic · fenugreek · mustard seed · cardamom · peppery · hot · tangy · aromatic
teatime
Afternoon refreshment hour
treat · afternoon · evening · light meal · hunger · craving · satisfying · comfort food · indulgence · quick bite
starter
Initiator of action
- hors d'oeuvreSmall savory appetizer
- canapeTopped appetizer bite
- mezzeMiddle Eastern small dishes
dim sum · tapas · antipasto · finger food · party platter · buffet · catering · entertaining · passed · bite-sized
folded
Bent upon itself
corners · edges · sealed · shaped · pocket · wrapped · pleated · geometric · distinctive · iconic
- Desi Wordsdesi, namaste, salaam, bhai, beta
- East African foodchapati, injera, pilau, tilapia, chai
- Indianismsbhai, namaste, chai, daal, dal
- cooked dishesbacon, brisket, burger, casserole, fried chicken
- IndiaDelhi, Ganges, Mumbai, Taj Mahal, Punjab
- South AsiaIndia, Indian states, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Hindustan