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Bakarkhani
Bakarkhani or Baqerkhani are a type of layered bread from Bangladesh and Kashmir, similar to parathas or phyllo breads.
Bakarkhani or Baqerkhani are a type of layered bread from Bangladesh and Kashmir, similar to parathas or phyllo breads.
Basmati
Basmati is a variety of long grain rice grown in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, notable for its fragrance and delicate, nuanced flavour.
Basmati is a variety of long grain rice grown in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, notable for its fragrance and delicate, nuanced flavour.
Bengal potatoes
Bengal potatoes is a dish in Indian cookery.
Bengal potatoes is a dish in Indian cookery.
Bengali cuisine
Bengali cuisine is a culinary style originating in Bengal, a region in the eastern South Asia which is now divided between the Indian state of West Bengal and the Republic of Bangladesh.
Bengali cuisine is a culinary style originating in Bengal, a region in the eastern South Asia which is now divided between the Indian state of West Bengal and the Republic of Bangladesh.
Biryani
Biryani, biriani, beryani or beriani is a set of rice-based foods made with spices, rice and meat, fish, eggs or vegetables.
Biryani, biriani, beryani or beriani is a set of rice-based foods made with spices, rice and meat, fish, eggs or vegetables.
Boti
Boti is a cutting instrument, most prevalent in Bengal, a region in the eastern South Asia which is now divided between the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura, and Barak Valley of Assam and t...
Boti is a cutting instrument, most prevalent in Bengal, a region in the eastern South Asia which is now divided between the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura, and Barak Valley of Assam and t...
Chaat masala
Chaat masala (Hindi चाट मसाला, Urdu چاٹ مصالہ; also spelled chat masala) is a masala, or spice mix, used in Indian and Pakistani Cuisine.
Chaat masala (Hindi चाट मसाला, Urdu چاٹ مصالہ; also spelled chat masala) is a masala, or spice mix, used in Indian and Pakistani Cuisine.
Chadachadi
Chadachadi is a unique char-flavored vegetable dish of Bangladesh and India, found primarily in Odia and Bengali cuisines.
Chadachadi is a unique char-flavored vegetable dish of Bangladesh and India, found primarily in Odia and Bengali cuisines.
Cham cham
Cham cham or Chum chum (চম চম) is a traditional Bengali sweet that is popular in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
Cham cham or Chum chum (চম চম) is a traditional Bengali sweet that is popular in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
Charchari
A charchari (চচ্চড়ি) Oriya:ଚଡଚଡି is a unique char-flavored vegetable dish of Bangladesh and India, found primarily in Oriya and Bengali cuisines.
A charchari (চচ্চড়ি) Oriya:ଚଡଚଡି is a unique char-flavored vegetable dish of Bangladesh and India, found primarily in Oriya and Bengali cuisines.
Chaunk
Chaunk (Hindi: छौंक); sometimes spelled chhaunk, chounk, chonk, chhounk, or chhonk; also called tarka, tadka, bagar...
Chaunk (Hindi: छौंक); sometimes spelled chhaunk, chounk, chonk, chhounk, or chhonk; also called tarka, tadka, bagar...
Chhena
Chhena or Oriya: ଛେନା or Chhana is fresh, unripened curd cheese widely used in India and Bangladesh.
Chhena or Oriya: ଛେନା or Chhana is fresh, unripened curd cheese widely used in India and Bangladesh.
Chicken tikka masala
Chicken tikka masala (চিচ্কেন টিক্কা মসলা; चिकन टिक्का मसाला; مرغ تکہ مصالحہ) is a dish of roasted chicken chunks (tikka) in a spicy (masala) sauce.
Chicken tikka masala (চিচ্কেন টিক্কা মসলা; चिकन टिक्का मसाला; مرغ تکہ مصالحہ) is a dish of roasted chicken chunks (tikka) in a spicy (masala) sauce.
Chutney
Chutney refers to a wide-ranging family of condiments from South Asian cuisine that usually contain some mixture of spice and vegetable and/or fruit.
Chutney refers to a wide-ranging family of condiments from South Asian cuisine that usually contain some mixture of spice and vegetable and/or fruit.
Citrus macroptera
Citrus macroptera commonly called "Melanesian papeda", "wild orange", "cabuyao" or "satkara" is a semi-wild species of citrus native to Malesia and Melanesia.
Citrus macroptera commonly called "Melanesian papeda", "wild orange", "cabuyao" or "satkara" is a semi-wild species of citrus native to Malesia and Melanesia.
Curry
Curry is a generic term primarily employed in Western culture to denote a wide variety of dishes originating in Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Thai or other Southeast Asian cuisines.
Curry is a generic term primarily employed in Western culture to denote a wide variety of dishes originating in Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Thai or other Southeast Asian cuisines.
Curry chicken
Curry Chicken is a common South Asian cuisine dish popular in South Asia, Bangladesh, East Asia, Malaysia as well as in the UK, Canada and the Caribbean.
Curry Chicken is a common South Asian cuisine dish popular in South Asia, Bangladesh, East Asia, Malaysia as well as in the UK, Canada and the Caribbean.
Dal bhat
Dal bhat (दालभात) is a traditional Nepali or Indian staple food consisting of cooked or steamed rice or sometimes other cereal bhat and lentil soup Dal.
Dal bhat (दालभात) is a traditional Nepali or Indian staple food consisting of cooked or steamed rice or sometimes other cereal bhat and lentil soup Dal.
Fish curry
Malabar matthi curry, also known as fish curry, is an Indian dish with Chinese roots.
Malabar matthi curry, also known as fish curry, is an Indian dish with Chinese roots.
Fish head curry
In Malaysia and Singapore, Fish head curry is a dish where the head of an Ikan Merah, is semi-stewed in a Kerala-style curry with assorted vegetables such as okra and brinjals and usually se...
In Malaysia and Singapore, Fish head curry is a dish where the head of an Ikan Merah, is semi-stewed in a Kerala-style curry with assorted vegetables such as okra and brinjals and usually se...
Fried cauliflower
Fried cauliflower, also known as Zahra Mekleyah (Arabic الارنبيط المقلي, زهره مقليه), is a Levantine vegetarian dish served cold or hot, consisting of fried cauliflower, often accom...
Fried cauliflower, also known as Zahra Mekleyah (Arabic الارنبيط المقلي, زهره مقليه), is a Levantine vegetarian dish served cold or hot, consisting of fried cauliflower, often accom...
Ghee
Ghee is a class of clarified butter that originated in South Asia and is commonly used in South Asian cuisine and ritual.
Ghee is a class of clarified butter that originated in South Asia and is commonly used in South Asian cuisine and ritual.
Ghugni
Ghugni is an evening snack in Eastern India.
Ghugni is an evening snack in Eastern India.
Gosht
Gosht is the transliteration for the Persian word گوشت, meaning meat or flesh, which has been adopted by other South Asian languages.
Gosht is the transliteration for the Persian word گوشت, meaning meat or flesh, which has been adopted by other South Asian languages.
Gulab jamun
Gulab jamun is a popular dessert in countries of the Indian Subcontinent such as India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh.In Nepal it is widely known as Rasbari, served with or without ...
Gulab jamun is a popular dessert in countries of the Indian Subcontinent such as India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh.In Nepal it is widely known as Rasbari, served with or without ...
Halva
Halva refers to many types of dense, sweet confections, served across the Middle East, South Asia, Central Asia, West Asia, North Africa, the Horn of Africa, the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Malta a...
Halva refers to many types of dense, sweet confections, served across the Middle East, South Asia, Central Asia, West Asia, North Africa, the Horn of Africa, the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Malta a...
Hilsa
Ilish (ইলিশ Ilish) (ଇଲିଶି Ilishii) is the most popular fish to Bengalis.
Ilish (ইলিশ Ilish) (ଇଲିଶି Ilishii) is the most popular fish to Bengalis.
Jalebi
Jalebi, or Imaratee or Jilawii is a sweet popular in Persia and countries of the Indian Subcontinent such as India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
Jalebi, or Imaratee or Jilawii is a sweet popular in Persia and countries of the Indian Subcontinent such as India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
Joha rice
Joha is a variety of rice grown in India, notable for its aroma, delicate and excellent taste.
Joha is a variety of rice grown in India, notable for its aroma, delicate and excellent taste.
Khichdi
Khichṛī, alternate spellings khichdi, khichri, khichdee, khichadi, khichuri, khichari, "kitcheree", "kitchree", and many other variants, (खिचड़ी khicṛī, کھچڑی khicṛ...
Khichṛī, alternate spellings khichdi, khichri, khichdee, khichadi, khichuri, khichari, "kitcheree", "kitchree", and many other variants, (खिचड़ी khicṛī, کھچڑی khicṛ...
Korma
Korma is a PRETEND CURRY originating in South Asia or Central Asia which can be made with yogurt, cream, nut and seed pastes or coconut milk; it is usually considered a type of curry.
Korma is a PRETEND CURRY originating in South Asia or Central Asia which can be made with yogurt, cream, nut and seed pastes or coconut milk; it is usually considered a type of curry.
Laddu
Laddu or Laddoo is a ball-shaped sweet popular in South Asian countries including India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh as well as countries with immigrants from South Asia.
Laddu or Laddoo is a ball-shaped sweet popular in South Asian countries including India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh as well as countries with immigrants from South Asia.
Luchi
Luchi (ଲୁଚି),(লুচি) (লুচি) is a deep-fried flatbread made of wheat flour that is typical of Oriya, Assamese, Maithili and Bengali cuisine.
Luchi (ଲୁଚି),(লুচি) (লুচি) is a deep-fried flatbread made of wheat flour that is typical of Oriya, Assamese, Maithili and Bengali cuisine.
Malabar matthi curry
In India, Fish curry is a dish where the body of a Sardine, is semi-stewed in a Kerala-style curry with assorted vegetables such as okra and onions and usually served with either rice or bre...
In India, Fish curry is a dish where the body of a Sardine, is semi-stewed in a Kerala-style curry with assorted vegetables such as okra and onions and usually served with either rice or bre...
Malapua (Dessert)
Malapua or Amalu is an Indian pancake served as a dessert or a snack.
Malapua or Amalu is an Indian pancake served as a dessert or a snack.
Malpoa
Malpoa is an Indian pancake served as a dessert or a snack.
Malpoa is an Indian pancake served as a dessert or a snack.
Malpua
Malpua are fritters or pancakes served as a dessert or a snack in the Indian subcontinent.
Malpua are fritters or pancakes served as a dessert or a snack in the Indian subcontinent.
Masala chai
Masala chai is a beverage from the Indian subcontinent made by brewing tea with a mixture of aromatic Indian spices and herbs.
Masala chai is a beverage from the Indian subcontinent made by brewing tea with a mixture of aromatic Indian spices and herbs.
Mishti doi
Mishti Doi or মিষ্টি দই (Bengali) or Mitha Dahi (Oriya) is a sweet dahi or sweet yogurt.
Mishti Doi or মিষ্টি দই (Bengali) or Mitha Dahi (Oriya) is a sweet dahi or sweet yogurt.
Pakora
Pakora is a fried snack found across South Asia.
Pakora is a fried snack found across South Asia.
Panch phoron
Panch phoran, also found transliterated as panch puran, panchphoran, panch phutana, is a whole spice blend used in Bangladesh and Eastern India, especially in Mithila, Bengal...
Panch phoran, also found transliterated as panch puran, panchphoran, panch phutana, is a whole spice blend used in Bangladesh and Eastern India, especially in Mithila, Bengal...
Panipuri
The golgappa (also known as panipuri पानीपूरी, pānīpūrī, pani ke bataashe, पाणीपुरी pāṇīpurī, પાણી પુરી, term used in Western India, phuchka (ফুচকা, or gup chup (...
The golgappa (also known as panipuri पानीपूरी, pānīpūrī, pani ke bataashe, पाणीपुरी pāṇīpurī, પાણી પુરી, term used in Western India, phuchka (ফুচকা, or gup chup (...
Panta bhat
Panta bhat (পান্তা ভাত; Pàntà bhàt) is a lightly fermented rice-based dish consumed in Bangladesh and West Bengal.
Panta bhat (পান্তা ভাত; Pàntà bhàt) is a lightly fermented rice-based dish consumed in Bangladesh and West Bengal.
Paratha
A paratha/parantha/parauntha is an Indian flat-bread that originated in the Indian subcontinent.
A paratha/parantha/parauntha is an Indian flat-bread that originated in the Indian subcontinent.
Paripu
Dal or Parippu (also spelled dahl, dhal, or daal) (Nepaliदाल daal Hindi दाल dāl, Bangla ডাল dāl, Kannada ಬೇಳೆ bēḷe, Malayalam പരിപ്പ് parippu, Marathi...
Dal or Parippu (also spelled dahl, dhal, or daal) (Nepaliदाल daal Hindi दाल dāl, Bangla ডাল dāl, Kannada ಬೇಳೆ bēḷe, Malayalam പരിപ്പ് parippu, Marathi...
Pilaf
Pilaf is a class of rice dishes, most commonly referring to rice cooked in a seasoned broth with meat and/or vegetables.
Pilaf is a class of rice dishes, most commonly referring to rice cooked in a seasoned broth with meat and/or vegetables.
Pitha
Pitha, or pithe is a type of cake or bread common in Bangladesh and India, especially the eastern states of Assam, Orissa, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and the northeastern region.
Pitha, or pithe is a type of cake or bread common in Bangladesh and India, especially the eastern states of Assam, Orissa, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and the northeastern region.
Puri (food)
Puri, is an unleavened Indian bread, commonly consumed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and other countries of South Asia.
Puri, is an unleavened Indian bread, commonly consumed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and other countries of South Asia.
Raita
Raita is an Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi condiment made with yogurt and used as a sauce or dip.
Raita is an Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi condiment made with yogurt and used as a sauce or dip.
Ras malai
Ras Malai is a sweet dessert originating in Persia and popular throughout the Indian subcontinent.
Ras Malai is a sweet dessert originating in Persia and popular throughout the Indian subcontinent.
Rasgulla
Rasgulla (ରସଗୋଲାrasagola ; Sanskrit:रसगोलकम्) rasagolakam ; রসগোল্লা rôshogolla; रसगुल्ला rasgullā) is a very popular cheese-based, syrupy sweet dish originally from the Indian ...
Rasgulla (ରସଗୋଲାrasagola ; Sanskrit:रसगोलकम्) rasagolakam ; রসগোল্লা rôshogolla; रसगुल्ला rasgullā) is a very popular cheese-based, syrupy sweet dish originally from the Indian ...
Rohu
Rohi or Rohu is a fish of the carp family Cyprinidae, found commonly in rivers and freshwater lakes in and around South Asia and South-East Asia.
Rohi or Rohu is a fish of the carp family Cyprinidae, found commonly in rivers and freshwater lakes in and around South Asia and South-East Asia.
Roti
Roti is generally a South Asian bread made from stoneground wholemeal flour, traditionally known as atta flour, that originated and is consumed in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Roti is generally a South Asian bread made from stoneground wholemeal flour, traditionally known as atta flour, that originated and is consumed in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Samosa
A samosa is a fried or baked pastry with a savory filling such as spiced potatoes, onions, peas, lentils, ground lamb or chicken.
A samosa is a fried or baked pastry with a savory filling such as spiced potatoes, onions, peas, lentils, ground lamb or chicken.
Shami kebab
Shami kebab or Shami Tikka is a popular Pakistani and North Indian, specifically Awadhi kebab, that is composed of small patty minced mutton or Beef, ground chickpeas and spices.
Shami kebab or Shami Tikka is a popular Pakistani and North Indian, specifically Awadhi kebab, that is composed of small patty minced mutton or Beef, ground chickpeas and spices.
Sharbat
Sharbat or Sherbet is a popular Middle Eastern and South Asian drink that is prepared from fruits or flower petals.
Sharbat or Sherbet is a popular Middle Eastern and South Asian drink that is prepared from fruits or flower petals.
Shondesh
Shondesh (or Sandesh, etc. spelled variously, সন্দেশ in Bangla) is a dessert or snack made from sugar and dairy.
Shondesh (or Sandesh, etc. spelled variously, সন্দেশ in Bangla) is a dessert or snack made from sugar and dairy.
Siri Paya
Siri paya is a traditional breakfast dish of Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Siri paya is a traditional breakfast dish of Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Tandoor bread
Tandoor bread(Təndir çörəyi, Tandır ekmeği, نان تنوری naan-e-tanuri, тандыр нан tandyr nan, tandir non, тандыр нан tandyr nan, تونۇر نان, tonur nan, тонур нан) is a type of bread bak...
Tandoor bread(Təndir çörəyi, Tandır ekmeği, نان تنوری naan-e-tanuri, тандыр нан tandyr nan, tandir non, тандыр нан tandyr nan, تونۇر نان, tonur nan, тонур нан) is a type of bread bak...