shahi
Indian royal title
Shahi is a Hindi-Urdu word meaning royal or imperial, appearing in English primarily in the names of South Asian dishes.
Shahi paneer is a rich curry with cream and nuts; shahi korma denotes an especially luxurious version of that braised dish.
The word signals richness and elaborate preparation fit for royalty.
Unaged Indian cheese
- kormaMild, creamy braised dish
- koftaSeasoned ground meat shapes
- biryaniSpiced layered rice dish
- pulaoSpiced rice preparation
naan · kebab · saffron · cardamom · almonds · pistachios · cashews · cream
Male ruler of empire
- dynastySuccessive family rulers
- AkbarMughal dynasty leader
- Taj MahalMarble mausoleum in Agra
- fortressHeavily defended military structure
Delhi · Agra · sultanate · empire · conquest · Persian · miniature painting · harem
Rule by crowned sovereign
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
- sovereignSupreme in power
- regalOf or befitting royalty
- dynastySuccessive family rulers
palace · throne · aristocracy · noble · queen · king · prince · princess
paneer
Unaged Indian cheese
pulao · naan · kebab · saffron · cardamom · almonds · pistachios · cashews · cream · ghee
emperor
Male ruler of empire
fortress · Delhi · Agra · sultanate · empire · conquest · Persian · miniature painting · harem · Peacock Throne
monarchy
Rule by crowned sovereign
dynasty · palace · throne · aristocracy · noble · queen · king · prince · princess · duke
extravagant
Exceeding sensible bounds
decadent · ornate · resplendent · palatial · magnificent · splendid · elegant · grandiose · gilded · baroque