Food Crossword
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- 2. Fresh Indian cheese, often used in vegetarian dishes like paneer tikka or paneer butter masala.
- 4. Unleavened flatbread, a staple in Indian cuisine, made from wheat flour and water.
- 7. Creamy curry made with a mixture of yogurt, cream, and nuts, often with meat or vegetables.
- 9. Cooking method using a clay oven (tandoor) to grill marinated meats and bread (naan) at high temperatures.
- 11. Puri: A popular street food consisting of hollow, crispy balls filled with spicy tamarind water, potatoes, and chickpeas.
- 14. Fragrant rice dish, often prepared with spices, meat (chicken, lamb, or goat), and sometimes saffron.
- 15. Traditional Indian tea made with black tea leaves, milk, and a blend of aromatic spices.
- 18. Spicy Goan curry dish, typically made with pork or lamb, and flavored with vinegar and chili peppers.
- 19. Spinach, often used as a base for dishes like palak paneer (spinach and cheese curry).
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- 1. Clarified butter used in many Indian recipes for frying and flavoring.
- 3. A blend of aromatic spices used in various dishes, such as garam masala or tikka masala.
- 5. Sweet deep-fried dessert made from wheat flour, often shaped like a pretzel and soaked in sugar syrup.
- 6. Josh: A flavorful Kashmiri curry made with tender pieces of meat and aromatic spices.
- 8. Thin, crispy rice crepe, typically served with chutney and sambar.
- 9. Small, fried or grilled patties, often made from potatoes and spices.
- 10. Yogurt-based side dish with cucumbers, mint, and spices, often served to cool the palate.
- 12. Small pieces of marinated and grilled meat, such as chicken or lamb.
- 13. Refreshing yogurt-based drink, available in sweet (lassi) or salty (lassi) varieties.
- 16. Triangular pastry filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and sometimes minced meat, then deep-fried.
- 17. A lentil-based dish, often spiced and served with rice or bread.