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  1. 4. Meat slaughtered via a single, swift cut to the neck, ensuring blood drains completely.
  2. 5. A traditional Indian yogurt-based drink that originated in the Punjab region, typically made by blending yogurt (curd) with water, spices, or fruit.
  3. 7. A Sanskrit derived Indian greeting meaning, "I bow to you."
  4. 9. A popular South Asian savory snack consisting of a friend or baked crispy pastry, typically triangular or cone-shaped, filled with spiced ingredients.
  5. 11. A decorative dot or piece of jewelry worn on the center of the forehead, between the eyebrows, by women in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
  6. 13. Known as Jeera, or Jira, in India and refers to the dried, aromatic seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant.
  7. 14. To yoke, join, unite, or concentrate.
  8. 17. A fresh, non-aged, non-melting soft cheese common in India cuisine, made by curdling milk with an acid like lemon juice or vinegar.
  9. 19. A vibrant Hindu spring festival, widely known as the "Festival of Colors" or 'Festival of Love."
  10. 20. A leavened, oven-baked flatbread.
  11. 21. A Westernized, colonial term used to describe a diverse range of Indian, South Asia, and Southeast Asian dishes featuring meat, vegetables, or legumes in a spiced, often sauce-heavy base.
  12. 23. A highly aromatic spice derived from the seeds of plants in the Elettaria and Amomum genera, native to India and Indonesia.
  13. 24. "Action", "work", or "deed."
  14. 26. The community kitchen in a Sikh Gurdwara (temple) that serves free, vegetarian meals to all visitors, regardless of religion, caste, gender, or social status.
  15. 27. A major Hindu "Festival of Lights" signifying the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
  16. 29. Primarily known as kesar in India and refers to the dried, red stigma of the Crocus sativus flower, used as a precious spice, coloring agent, and fragrance.
  17. 30. The informal name for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai (formerly Bombay), India.
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  1. 1. A type of clarified butter originating from South Asia, made by simmering butter from cow or buffalo milk to remove water and milk solids.
  2. 2. An ancient Indo-Aryan language, considered the sacred "language of the gods" (Deva-Vani) and the primary liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
  3. 3. A prominent Indo-Aryan language written in the Devanagari script, which serves as an official language of India and a lingua franca for the northern region. It means "of Hind" or "Indian," or "belonging to Hind (India)."
  4. 6. A traditional garment from the Indian subcontinent, consisting of a long, unstitched piece of cloth - typically 5 to 9 yards long - draped around the body, often with one end wrapped around the waist and the other draped over the shoulder.
  5. 8. A traditional cylindrical clay or earth oven used for baking and cooking.
  6. 10. A Hindy ceremonial act of worship, prayer, or reverence offered to a deity, Spirit, or divine aspect, often in the symbolic form of an idol (murti) of symbolic representation.
  7. 12. A vibrant yellow-orange spice derived from the rhizome (underground stem) of Curcuma longa, a plant in the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) native to the Indian subcontinent.
  8. 15. A mixture of spices used in Indian cooking, commonly appearing as a dry spice blend or a wet paste.
  9. 16. A foundational Indian concept, derived from Sanskrit meaning "to hold" or "support," representing cosmic order, righteousness, duty, law, and virtue.
  10. 18. A savory, spicy, or sweet condiment of Indian origin, traditionally made by grinding fresh herbs, fruits, or vegetables.
  11. 22. A variety of long grain-grain, slender, and highly aromatic rice originating from the Indian subcontinent, specifically the Himalayan foothills.
  12. 25. Dried, split pulses - such as lentils, peas, and beans.
  13. 28. A 5,000-year-old traditional Indian holistic medicine system.